In Federal Way, almost one out of three single parents are likely to live in poverty.
Set to debut in January, the ad features two hometown celebrities who pitch a new marketing message: “Think smart. Move fast. Think Federal Way.”
A third place can be anything from a coffee shop to a church to a library — any place that expands your social, cultural or intellectual horizons.
When arriving at any scene with a camera, some people react like you’re packing an M-16.
Aside from being a fitness facility, Bally was embraced by the Federal Way tennis community as a social hub for friends and families.
Will Federal Way see light rail in the next 20 years? No. Will Federal Way still pay for light rail? Yes.
After 16 years, Dini Duclos will retire as CEO of the Multi-Service Center, which is one of Federal Way’s largest and most influential human service organizations. Under her tenure, the Multi-Service Center has expanded from assisting 5,000 people a year to nearly 58,000 people last year across South King County.
• Taurus (April 20-May 20): A romantic encounter awaits between you and Federal Way’s well-kept roads, which make more loyal and dependable companions than Seattle’s streets. Admire the smooth skin of Pacific Highway South, which is wrapping up construction after nearly a decade.
In May, the city’s “unfit building” code was amended to include unfit premises. Federal Way code enforcement will apply this revised ordinance for the first time to a foreclosed property at 3304 SW 340th Place.
A community fundraiser will increase the reward for information leading to the suspect accused of killing a Des Moines woman.
More than 100 students gathered Tuesday morning at Decatur High School to protest the district’s new Standards Based Education system.
Federal Way’s newest tattoo parlor is serious about art. All Hope Aside Tattoo plans to unveil a public art gallery in January and showcase local artists.
There is a movement brewing in Federal Way to build a monument for U.S. veterans. What do you think?
The Federal Way Mirror recently published a special section on local military veterans. Also, throughout the fall, The Mirror has profiled Federal Way veterans. See their photos in an online slideshow.
The small fellowship expects to feed more than 150 people (at least 44 families) for Thanksgiving.
What are the most important needs of Federal Way’s seniors, and how can the city meet those needs?
The Occupy Wall Street bandwagon, driven by thousands of protesters nationwide, finally reached Federal Way.
Since 2003, Patti Mullen has been president and CEO of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce. She will replace Tom Pierson, who left the Federal Way Chamber in June to head the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.
Federal Way City Councilwoman Linda Kochmar has announced her candidacy for District 30 state representative. The position is held by Democrat Mark Miloscia, who is forgoing re-election to the Legislature in order to run for state auditor in 2012.
