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Hanneke Supply and Martijn Rijerse won gold in the doubles competition with 'Distance Gives Perspective.'

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Sand sculpting competition will return to Federal Way in 2011 | Organizers tackle debt without city money

Despite an outstanding debt of nearly $50,000 from this year's event, the World Championship of Sand Sculpting will…

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Christmas House seeks donations | VIDEO: Bikes for Kids

The annual Christmas House runs the third week of December (by appointment only) at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church,…

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Law will reshape student nutrition in Federal Way schools

Congress passed a law that will eventually affect Federal Way residents who have children that eat a school-provided…

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Thief flees into oncoming traffic | Federal Way crime blotter

At 1:34 p.m. Nov. 30 at 1804 S. Commons, a suspect stole $195 worth of merchandise from Famous…

In this December 2009 photo

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Where is Federal Way’s official Christmas tree?

Last year, The Dash Point Merchants Association set out to give Federal Way its own holiday tree lighting.…

State Rep. Katrina Asay officially took over the duties of representing residents of the 30th Legislative District. She was sworn-in by Supreme Court Justice Susan Owens at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 in the House Chambers in Olympia.

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Asay begins duties as new District 30 state representative

State Rep. Katrina Asay officially took over the duties of representing residents of the 30th Legislative District.

Sam Schumer in his debate classroom at Thomas Jefferson High School. Schumer will travel to UCLA in January to represent Federal Way in a national debate tournament.

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Here comes the argument: Student debater is Federal Way’s best

Sam Schumer started debating at the end of his freshman year at Thomas Jefferson High School, and he…

The entrance at Dumas Bay Centre features dozens of pavers inscribed with people’s names.

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Park memorials in Federal Way: Strict policy delays donation of bench

H. David Kaplan has waited since last spring to donate a bench in memory of a loved one…

The city is adding its third set of speed enforcement cameras in a school zone. A 30-day warning period for cameras near Panther Lake Elementary

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Federal Way adds speed enforcement cameras near Panther Lake Elementary

Federal Way drivers beware: The city is adding its third set of speed enforcement cameras in a school…

Water to Go co-owner David Payne shows refillable water jugs. Between June 1 and Thursday

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Washington state says goodbye to bottle and candy taxes

Washington residents were boiling mad enough over taxes on bottled water, gum and candy to repeal them on…

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Gun found near Steel Lake Park trash bin | Federal Way crime blotter

At 2:23 p.m. Nov. 27 at 2410 S. 312th St., a subject found a gun wrapped in a…

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Federal Way police teams up with Grace Church to feed families

Federal Way Police Department has partnered with Grace Church this year for their annual Adopt-A-Family Program. The church…

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Federal Way Mission Church donates $2,000

The Federal Way Mission Church, located at 405 S. 312th St., is donating $2,000 to the Federal Way…

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Blood supplies hit critical lows in Puget Sound area

Puget Sound Blood Center is encouraging blood donations as supplies in Washington have reached critically low levels.

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Hate crimes decline in Federal Way and Washington state

Hate crimes are on the decrease across the nation and locally, but noticeable trends persist.

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Ear bitten off during assault | Federal Way crime blotter

At 4:34 a.m. Nov. 20 in the 27200 block of Pacific Highway South, it was reported that a…

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Federal Way commuters spend less time in traffic

Federal Way residents who commute to Seattle on Interstate 5 saw a 12-minute decrease in their morning commute…

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Federal Way police seek shooter

According to Federal Way police, a man was shot about 2:30 a.m. Sunday while walking with two friends…

The Federal Way School District’s transportation department exceeded its collection goal during the “Stuff the Bus” food drive.

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Stuff the Bus stocks food bank’s shelves

The Federal Way School District’s transportation department exceeded its collection goal during the “Stuff the Bus” food drive.…

Deputy Eric White with Thomas Jefferson High School’s mascot

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Federal Way school patrol: Hidden cost of King County’s budget cuts

Last week at Thomas Jefferson High School, a student approached King County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric White to give…