The annual Seafair Weekend runs through Sunday, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators to this regional summer festival to catch the parades, hydroplanes, air shows, boat racing, Blue Angels and more. Visit www.seafair.com to learn all you need to know about schedules and parking for this weekend’s events at Genesee Park.
FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy) held its 18th annual summer fundraiser on Aug. 3 at Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way. Click here to view a photo slideshow from the event.
Award-winning singer Garrison Doles will present a free summer worship concert Aug. 14 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 345 S. 312th St., Federal Way.
The weather gods smiled down on Federal Way for the 55th annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake, held July 29 at Steel Lake Park, 2410 S. 312th St. Click here to view a photo slideshow.
Wild Waves Theme Park officially unveiled a new water ride called The Riptide.
Fashion show: Summer Fest 2011 3rd Annual Fashion Show will run 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 23 at The Commons Mall in Federal Way. This is an outreach project for the community to come out to support young people ages 14-25, who will model clothes from various vendors in the local community. Hosted by Pastor Joyce Carter — Upon The Rock Ministries and Sisters in Action. Contact: (253) 205-4914 or sistersinactionministries@yahoo.com.
We first met this mother during an interview for a vacancy in a unit belonging to FUSION (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent, Oppressed and Needy).
Three years ago, Misty Bjorland, 25, was homeless, unemployed and trying to survive another day on the streets. She had dropped out of school at age 16, was in and out of abusive relationships, and turned to drugs and alcohol to cope.
July is national Parks and Recreation Month, and Federal Way is celebrating with the start of its summer concert series, Summer Sounds at the Beach.
The first Slavic Literature and Culture Day, a full day of entertainment, activities and food, will run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 9 at Saghalie Middle School, 33914 19th S.W.
Federal Way’s annual Red, White and Blues Festival is free and open to the public. The event starts at 6 p.m. July 4 at Celebration Park, 1095 S. 324th St. The festival concludes with a 22-minute fireworks show.
In March 1989, Jeff Do and six cousins left Vietnam on a boat, heading toward a better life. Two days later, pirates from Thailand hijacked the vessel.
Federal Way Symphony’s 12th annual Garden Tour features six landscaped private gardens in Federal Way along with artisans, unusual plants, master gardeners from Washington State University and music.
After a fairy tale wedding and honeymoon, Jason and Debby Coleman quickly ran into trouble.
Created with Executive Order 10924 on March 1, 1961, by president John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year.
Jazz LIVE at Marine View features The Bernie Jacobs Quartet at 5 p.m. June 12 at 8469 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma. Jacobs is a multi-talented musician/vocalist, best known for his flute and saxophone work.
Nearly 18 months ago, Michael Delk left Federal Way behind for a career in Hollywood.
It has been called at the same time a frivolous toy and the most powerful tool on the Internet. Twitter is responsible for revolutions, both political and social, and responsible for blurring the line between public and private like never before.
The King County Fair will see its 149th year in July, thanks to a cooperative partnership between the city of…
For 19-year-old Federal Way resident Ashley Vacanti, pain has been a constant companion in her young life. Diagnosed at two and a half months old with neurofibromatosis, Vacanti has spent a lifetime in doctors’ rooms and surgery wings, battling this common but mostly unknown disorder.
