Kathy Luksan’s class at Panther Lake Elementary School in Federal Way was treated to goodies by Star 101.5 after she was named teacher of the week.

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Panther Lake teacher named Star 101.5 Teacher of the Week

Kathy Luksan, a teacher at Panther Lake Elementary, was recognized as the Star 101.5 “Teacher of the Week”…

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Semi-truck strikes pedestrian on I-5

Washington State Patrol reports a fatal accident occurred at 10:15 p.m. Thursday along I-5 in Federal Way.

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Citizen petition ballot measure passes in Federal Way | ELECTION 2013

Passing with nearly 76 percent of the vote, Proposition No. 1 will restrict the submission of all citizen…

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State Rep. Freeman hosts town-hall style community gatherings

State Rep. Roger Freeman (D-District 30) will hold Community Social Gatherings from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 9…

The proposed Performing Arts and Conference Center (PACC) is expected to cost close to $32 million and would be the most expensive public project in Federal Way history. The project is slated for the abandoned Toys R' Us site on 20th Avenue South near the Federal Way Transit Center.

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PACC fundraising group gains ground, schedules donation rally

Joann Piquette, a member of the Federal Way Coalition for the Performing Arts (FWCPA), updated the Federal Way…

Jim Ferrell hugs his son

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Election night in Federal Way | PHOTOS

Scenes from election night gatherings on Nov. 5, 2013, in Federal Way.

Seattle Sounders FC player Lamar Neagle is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal Way.

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City honors Sounders’ Lamar Neagle for charity work

Federal Way native and current Seattle Sounders player Lamar Neagle was honored during the city council's Nov. 5…

Marijuana was legalized in Washington after a statewide vote in November 2012.

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Federal Way reinstates moratorium on marijuana-related activities

The Federal Way City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on marijuana-related businesses and activities within city limits…

South King Fire and Rescue commissioner Bill Gates awaits the election results Tuesday at Scoreboard Pub in Federal Way.

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Gates leads for SKFR commissioner; Miller leads for Lakehaven commissioner | ELECTION 2013

In the race for South King Fire and Rescue commissioner, incumbent Bill Gates is leading with about 57.1…

Pictured left to right during an election night gathering at Poverty Bay Coffee: Federal Way School Board candidates Carol Gregory and Geoffery McAnalloy

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McAnalloy and Gregory lead races for school board | ELECTION 2013

The Federal Way School Board will likely see two new faces as Geoffery McAnalloy and Carol Gregory lead…

Federal Way City Councilmember Kelly Maloney

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Maloney, Burbidge and Moore lead city council races | ELECTION 2013

Early election results show Jeanne Burbidge, Kelly Maloney and Martin Moore leading their respective races for Federal Way…

Jim Ferrell reacts to the initial election results that show him leading Skip Priest in Federal Way's mayoral race Tuesday night. His campaign gathered at Time Out Alehouse.

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Ferrell leads race for Federal Way mayor | ELECTION 2013

Election results show Jim Ferrell winning the race for mayor of Federal Way.

Federal Way resident Sandy Allnock founded Operation Write Home to help overseas military send cards to their loved ones. Since 2007

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2.5 million cards and counting: Operation Write Home reaches U.S. troops worldwide

Sandy Allnock founded Operation Write Home to help overseas military personnel do just that — send cards to…

Federal Way High 1980 graduate and author Marla Martenson

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FWHS grad Marla Martenson earns award for memoir

Federal Way High 1980 graduate and author Marla Martenson is drawing praise and acclaim throughout the world for…

The Federal Way Police Department is located at 33325 8th Ave. S. Call (253) 835-6700.

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Man fires shots in parking lot | FW crime blotter

At 6:57 p.m. Nov. 2 in the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, witnesses reported seeing a man…

The Federal Way Community Caregiving Network (FWCCN) hosted its annual Souper Supper Fundraiser on Oct. 24 at Steel Lake Presbyterian Church. The event raised $26

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Souper Supper raises $26,500

The Federal Way Community Caregiving Network (FWCCN) held its 14th annual fun-filled Souper Supper fundraiser Oct. 24 at…

Jade Winslow-Fuentez holds two pieces of paper: one that confirms a positive test for meth residue in her former apartment

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Mom discovers meth-tainted apartment in Federal Way

A Federal Way woman is seeking answers after her apartment tested positive for methamphetamine residue.

The ballot dropbox is located in front of City Hall at 33325 8th Ave. S.

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Election 2013 info and upcoming coverage in Federal Way

General election ballots were mailed Oct. 16. Deadline for voter registration was Oct. 28. The election is Nov.…

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TJ students team with Australia as part of Global Learning Initiative

Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) "Global Learning Initiative" was on display during the school board's Oct. 29 meeting,…

Dr. Angela Davis

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Uproar over Angela Davis sparks district’s review of Intercultural Speaker Series

The Federal Way School Board requested a review of the district's "Intercultural Speaker Series" after some questioned the…