The Laurel Mountain energy storage project in West Virginia is a fully-integrated portion of the Laurel Mountain Wind Farm

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Energy storage: Northwest’s largest battery coming to Federal Way?

Here's a bit of business buzz: An energy storage company has proposed building one of the world's largest…

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Legislature heads toward special session | Gov. seeks consensus on state budget

With state legislators unable to meet their March 8 deadline to pass a budget within the allotted time…

The Cottage at Mirror Lake is a cottage housing development proposed at 604 SW 312th Street in Federal Way. The craftsman-style bungalows will measure roughly 1

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Cottage housing trend spreads to Federal Way as architect seeks investors

A local architect hopes to pioneer a type of housing for singles and empty nesters in South King…

Erin Jones is the new equity and achievement director for Federal Way Public Schools.

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FW schools hire new equity and achievement director

Federal Way Public Schools will have a new equity and achievement director, beginning March 12.

The city is holding a free recycling event on March 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Park and Ride on 21st Avenue SW.

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Federal Way hosts free recycling event March 17

Outside of branches and limbs, the city will accept appliances, tires, mattresses, fluorescent light tubes and other items…

Pictured: Federal Way City Councilwoman Linda Kochmar; FW Lions president Roger Hershey; Lions member Carolyn Harestad; Fire Chief Al Church.

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Helen Keller Basketball Challenge: Firefighters win buzzer-beater for charity | PHOTOS

A good crowd sat on the edge of their bleacher seats during the last three minutes of the…

The fourth annual Federal Way Farmers Market Chili Cook-off

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Federal Way allows banners across roads to advertise events

With the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials coming in June, the Federal Way City Council fast-tracked a set of…

Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest delivers his State of the City Address on March 7 at the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon

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State of the City: Federal Way needs transformative projects

Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest outlined local government's past achievements and present challenges in his 2012 State of…

Nandell Palmer introduces Federal Way Mayor Skip Priest during the I Celebrate You event held in November 2011.

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City honors I Celebrate You founder Nandell Palmer

The Federal Way City Council announced that its Volunteer Spotlight for the month is I Celebrate You, the…

In this 2009 file photo

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South King Fire levy will stabilize emergency services | Special election

In an April 17 special election, South King Fire and Rescue will ask voters for a levy that…

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open for the 2012 season on May 12 at The Commons Mall's southwest corner

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Federal Way Farmers Market returns to mall location in 2012

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open near its original location for the 2012 season.

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Dispute leads to gunfire, smashed car in Federal Way

A dispute between two estranged lovers led to gunfire and a K-9 search Saturday night in Federal Way.

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State budget: Republican ‘political stunt’ rattles Olympia

The budget passed by the Washington State Senate has set the stage for a political showdown in Olympia.

Federal Way Police Department

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Man masturbates at playground | Federal Way crime blotter

According to the report, the mother noticed a man across the playground with his hands down his pants,…

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Federal Way parents and teachers surveyed on controversial grading policies

Teachers and parents at Sherwood Forest Elementary recently shared their thoughts and concerns over Federal Way Public Schools'…

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Tire socks gain traction in Washington

Washington drivers will now have another traction device to choose from when traveling over one of the state's…

Wynn Loiland

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Critically-injured South King firefighter ready to leave hospital

A South King Fire and Rescue firefighter who was critically injured in late November will be discharged from…

This 40-foot gray whale skeleton hangs from the ceiling of Highline Community College's MaST Center in Redondo.

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Gray whale skeleton exhibit opens in Redondo | PHOTOS

Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) has announced the arrival of its newest resident, a…

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Budget still murky for Federal Way schools

As for the Federal Way Public Schools budget, many things are still unclear because of the state Legislature’s…

The 1994 Honda Accord was the most stolen vehicle in 2010

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Auto theft: State law allows more time for investigation

State Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way) said this bill was needed, especially for areas like South King County,…