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Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

FWPS to celebrate the opening of two new schools

The community is invited to tour the new Star Lake Elementary and Evergreen Middle School buildings on Oct. 12.

 

Federal Way Public Schools headquarters. File photo

Department of Commerce awards $350K to Federal Way Public Schools for upgrades

With the funds, 18 schools will receive energy efficiency improvements.

 

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South King Tool Library earns Recycler of the Year honors

The South King Tool Library was recently named the nonprofit Recycler of the Year by the Washington State Recycling Association. Federal Way’s local nonprofit tool… Continue reading

 

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WSP looking for witnesses to a shooting on Highway 18

Shots fired at truck April 29 in Auburn

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On the far right side of the photo, Shamso Issak, director of Living Well Kent, with her staff and the diapers and baby wipes that Kent-AM Kiwanis donated to their organization. Courtesy photo

Local Kiwanis Clubs collect over 23,000 diapers for families in need

More than 23,000 diapers for families in need were collected at a local Kiwanis Club diaper drive last month. The diaper drive was hosted by… Continue reading

On the far right side of the photo, Shamso Issak, director of Living Well Kent, with her staff and the diapers and baby wipes that Kent-AM Kiwanis donated to their organization. Courtesy photo
Backed by her family, Kathleen Strickland addresses the protest in front of the Auburn Justice Center on Aug. 6, 2020, and on behalf of her late son, Enos Strickland Jr., pleads for change at the Auburn Police Department. (Sound Publishing file photo)

State Senate OKs restrictions on police tactics and gear

Staff reports The Washington State Senate has approved a measure restricting certain police tactics and gear, including the use of neck restraints and tear gas,… Continue reading

Backed by her family, Kathleen Strickland addresses the protest in front of the Auburn Justice Center on Aug. 6, 2020, and on behalf of her late son, Enos Strickland Jr., pleads for change at the Auburn Police Department. (Sound Publishing file photo)
A portion of State Route 99 will be closed this weekend as crews work on Sound Transit's Federal Way Link Extension.

Sound Transit to close portion of State Route 99 this weekend

All lanes between S. 204th Street and S. 208th Street closed Friday night to Sunday night; detours available.

A portion of State Route 99 will be closed this weekend as crews work on Sound Transit's Federal Way Link Extension.
La Quinta Inn gets $5.5 million renovation | Photos

La Quinta Inn gets $5.5 million renovation | Photos

Federal Way Chamber, elected officials celebrate with ribbon cutting.

La Quinta Inn gets $5.5 million renovation | Photos
The race for Washington’s 9th Congressional District is between two Democrats, incumbent Adam Smith (left) and political newcomer Sarah Smith. File photo

Congressman Adam Smith leads re-election bid for WA’s 9th District

The district spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma

The race for Washington’s 9th Congressional District is between two Democrats, incumbent Adam Smith (left) and political newcomer Sarah Smith. File photo
The race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District is between Kim Schrier (D) and Dino Rossi (R). File photo

Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

Candidates compete for seat vacated by Republican Dave Reichert

The race for Washington’s 8th Congressional District is between Kim Schrier (D) and Dino Rossi (R). File photo
Highline College welcomes new president John Mosby

Highline College welcomes new president John Mosby

Highline College officially welcomed new president John Mosby with a reception July 12 at the campus, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines. Mosby previously served… Continue reading

Highline College welcomes new president John Mosby