News
8 firefighters honored for saving mother from burning Auburn home
South King Fire and Rescue crews responded to reports of a mother, baby trapped in a burning home…
News
Sound Transit seeking public comment on Federal Way Transit Center station design
Future Federal Way Link Extension station design is 60% complete.
News
Federal Way father of slain daughter, 8, claims he was wrongfully accused | Update
The father was arrested by Federal Way police and booked for unlawful possession of a firearm, domestic-violence assault.
News
Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 1
The year’s market is relocated to another part of The Commons mall parking lot.
News
Federal Way superintendent joins Chiefs for Change
The national education leadership nonprofit works to provide safe schools, education access and pathways to postsecondary opportunities nationwide.
Northwest
Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike
As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.
News
Christian Faith Center voices opposition to Sound Transit facility at Federal Way site
A Federal Way church wants to stop the train.
News
Bezos Academy preschool for low-income Federal Way families to open in fall
The tuition-free Bezos Academy preschool will serve 40 students.
News
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Auburn, Kent clinics
Appointments available through April 26, says Public Health – Seattle & King County.
News
Federal Way mayor on Chauvin verdict: ‘This was the right decision’
City’s police department has made policy changes in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
News
Man saved from car after driving into water off Redondo Beach boat launch
South King Fire rescue swimmer pulled the man from the sinking car around 12:30 a.m. April 16.
News
Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Tammy Campbell stepping down in June
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer appointed as incoming superintendent starting July 1, 2021.
Life
March of Diapers collects more than 305K diapers for local nonprofits
The seventh-annual event included donations from local businesses, nearby cities, and dozens of generous individuals.
News
Black Education Strategy Roundtable receives grant to advance racial equity
Federal Way-based organization aims to create equitable educational opportunities for Black students.
Business
Crumbl Cookies to open Federal Way store in early June
A weekly rotating menu of gourmet, fresh-baked cookies to be available soon.
News
Multiple apartments, vehicles struck in shooting at Federal Way complex | Police blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log April 7-13.
News
Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect
Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…
News
Man jumps to death from freeway overpass near Federal Way
Incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. April 12 near the S. 375th Street overpass.
News
Construction of Federal Way Link Extension’s first elevated track segments begins
First girders going up at the future light rail Kent/Des Moines Station.
News
High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.