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Federal Way man pleads not guilty in toddler’s death

Ron Wallace Jr. was arraigned Dec. 16 and pleaded not guilty to a charge of second degree murder…

Advancing Leadership Youth class of 2011 will plan and implement its team project

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Big boost for Advancing Leadership Youth class of 2011

The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce’s Advancing Leadership Youth (ALY) program has two new sponsors for the 2010-11…

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DUI campaigns: Law enforcement cracks down on impaired drivers

Through the new year, law enforcement is targeting drivers who tipped back too many alcoholic beverages.

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Unleashed pit bulls roam Safeway | Federal Way crime blotter

At 6:22 p.m. Dec. 9 at 28719 Military Road South, a man and his son were getting a…

Tony Moore

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Federal Way School Board wants more Moore

The Federal Way School Board voted to retain president Tony Moore at Tuesday’s meeting, but the vote was…

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Federal Way offers utility tax rebate

Federal Way is accepting applications for its utility tax rebate program from Jan. 1 through April 30.

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MLK art contest in Federal Way | Enter today

The city's Diversity Commission is sponsoring an art contest in correlation with Martin Luther King Jr. Day and…

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It turns out that you, in fact, can’t take it with you — unless the publisher grants you…

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Beamer vs. Broadway: School cancels ‘You Can’t Take It With You’ over production rights

It turns out that you, in fact, can’t take it with you — unless the publisher grants you…

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Washington schools lose lawsuit over special education funding

The state Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against the Alliance for Adequate Funding of Special Education, a consortium…

Letters to Santa are being collected in a festive envelope at the Twin Lakes post office in Federal Way. They will be responded to via Operation Santa.

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Santa’s little postal helpers: Volunteers respond to kids’ letters

Written on paper generously decorated with glitter and hand-drawn artwork, Jayda asked Santa for a purple dress, new…

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Suspect stabs bus rider in the arm | Federal Way crime blotter

Stabbing: At 10 p.m. Dec. 6 in the 2500 block of South 317th Street, it was reported that…

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Federal Way police arrest suspect in hit and run

About 1:40 a.m. Dec. 10, a pedestrian was injured following a hit and run.

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Federal Way takes part in regional education ‘road map’

A Seattle-based education advocacy organization wants to ameliorate the “shockingly poor” education results in South King County and…

Sam Mitchell

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Federal Way icon Sam Mitchell dies | Memorial service Dec. 17

Sam Mitchell, a longtime educator, coach and volunteer in Federal Way, died Dec. 8 at age 80.

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A Seattle-based education advocacy organization wants to ameliorate the “shockingly poor” education results in South King County and…

Pictured with Gov. Chris Gregoire and First Mike: Symone Bolden

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Federal Way family shares Christmas treats with the Gregoires

On Dec. 3, Symone Bolden, a student at Green Gables Elementary School in Federal Way, was invited to…

Bomb threat written on a bathroom mirror. Photo courtesy of Federal Way police.

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Behind the bomb threats: Felony mischief lingers in Federal Way schools

The student scribbled a bomb threat on the wall of the bathroom in black ink because he apparently…

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Kids left alone after mom jailed | Federal Way crime blotter

At 10:14 a.m. Dec. 4 in the 31400 block of 4th Avenue South, police responded, at the request…

The city is working to purchase the old Toys 'R' Us site

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Federal Way faces legal tango in property deal | Proposed arts center now called civic center

It's official: The former downtown Toys "R" Us property will be the future home of a performing arts,…