Staying strong and steady: How older adults can prevent falls

Every 11 seconds, an older adult in the United States is treated in an emergency room for a fall —…

By Tammy Dziak, Contributing writer • December 3, 2025 3:35 pm
Federal Way’s Zamarie Tellez signs with Eastern

The two sport athlete sets sights to Cheney after a much anticipated track season in the spring.

By Benjamin Ray • December 3, 2025 3:32 pm
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm
‘South Hill rapist’ residing in Federal Way dies

Convicted rapist Kevin Coe dies at age 78.

By Joshua Solorzano • December 3, 2025 10:05 am
Family continues to hope for missing Federal Way man’s return

According to his sisters, what makes the situation so strange is that Curtis Crockett is not contacting his kids.

By Joshua Solorzano • December 2, 2025 4:54 pm
2025 NPSL all-league football teams

Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

By Benjamin Ray • December 2, 2025 1:20 pm

Valley Cities Crisis Program Manager Jessica Rosado, Recovery Place Kent Director Teri Hardy, and Federal Way Police Department Officer Sarah Montjoy. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. Sponsored
September 29, 2025 6:00 am
Right, Kim Sanchez, owner of Comfort Keepers Federal Way. Left, Kim’s parents, and her grandfather, the inspiration for the family business. Sponsored
September 22, 2025 6:00 am
Gail Thompson, owner of Junebug’s Sauce, sets up shop at the Kent Farmer’s Market. Madison Kirkman/Comcast photo Sponsored
September 8, 2025 6:30 am
Sequins, feathers and powerhouse piano – audiences rocket into Elton’s unforgettable universe. Photos courtesy of Moon Coin Productions Inc. Sponsored
September 8, 2025 6:00 am
Meet Ed Plumlee: From South King Fire to Kiwanis and...

Plumlee spent much of his career involved in public safety, including his time as chief of King County Medic One.

By Joshua Solorzano • November 29, 2025 11:30 am
MSC celebrates this year’s wins, braces for growing community needs

Multi-Service Center (MSC) helps residents of South King County who are most vulnerable to accessing food, affordable housing, employment, energy…

By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 30, 2025 7:30 am
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am
Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

By Steve Hunter • November 25, 2025 5:58 pm