Jason Puracal, the Seattle area man who is serving 22 years in a Nicaraguan prison for drug-trafficking charges, has taken another step in attempting to gain his freedom.
All in all, Federal Way Public Schools and its facilities fared well during the recent winter storm that led to power outages across the city late last week and through the weekend.
A Federal Way man was among 20 people arrested and charged for drug trafficking Wednesday as part of coordinated raids by the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies in the Seattle and San Francisco Bay area.
A four-week-old baby suffered burns after laundry detergent was allegedly dumped on her face by a baby-sitter.
Puget Sound Energy reports that 1,209 customers in Federal Way still had no power as of Tuesday afternoon — compared to a peak of nearly 30,000 in the city last week. PSE estimates those remaining Federal Way customers will have their power restored by Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Federal Way High School will host the inaugural Licari Legacy Event from 2 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. All the proceeds from the event will benefit the family of 21-year Federal Way High School teacher/coach Jean Licari, who passed away after a short battle with cancer on Jan. 8.
Due to last week’s winter storm, garbage collection was postponed in Federal Way. According to the city, Waste Management will collect double loads at no extra charge on this week’s regular service dates.
According to Barovic, coyotes prowl his property, killing and eating his livestock. The 84-year-old Barovic has spoken to the council before regarding this issue, requesting clarity on how he can defend his livestock if he’s not allowed to use a firearm.
State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen (D-Camano Island) announced her support of Senate Bill 6239, the bill aimed at legalizing same-sex marriage in Washington.
At 3:08 p.m. Jan. 16 in the 34000 block of Pacific Highway South, a business owner reported finding a bag in one of his dumpsters full of other people’s mail.
As of 12:30 p.m. Friday, State Route 18 has been reopened between Interstate 5 and State Route 167.
By noon Thursday, multiple neighborhoods and downtown businesses had gone dark, including The Commons Mall. Puget Sound Energy predicts several areas will remain without power through the weekend and possibly beyond.
The fire occurred at the Cedardale Apartments, 33627 25th Place SW.
• Burning down playground equipment: At 10:29 p.m. Jan. 14 in the 33000 block of 45th Way South, a witness observed three men setting fire to a piece of playground equipment.
The Todd Beamer High School dance team, which is the current state hip-hop champion, is hosting the Beamer Breakdown at Todd Beamer High School at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, and Saturday, Jan. 21.
As snow turns to freezing rain Thursday, Federal Way Public Works and police are responding to a growing number of weather-related emergencies. Crews are removing fallen trees, addressing darkened intersections and working to re-open closed roads.
On Jan. 17, the city council unanimously approved a letter to Olympia that addresses Sound Transit’s apparent lack of transparency and forthcomingness regarding light rail.
The National Weather Service reports that parts of Federal Way received up to 5.5 inches of snow by mid-afternoon Wednesday.
More details are emerging in a fatal police shooting last week in Federal Way.
With more snow expected this week, city crews are working to keep roads clear during inclement weather. Public works and parks maintenance crews have been working 12-hour shifts since Saturday to be able to respond quickly to weather-related problems, according to the city.