Federal Way’s location and demographics played a role in being selected as a site for the non-profit public university. Many of Troy’s students are likely to work full-time jobs while completing coursework.
The anti-corporate protest started by Occupy Wall Street in New York City has spread across the country to include cities like Seattle, Tacoma and now Federal Way.
Starting Nov. 17, the Federal Way Mirror will require a Facebook account to post online comments.
For the 2011 general election in Federal Way, early results show newcomers Susan Honda and Bob Celski winning seats on the city council, with incumbent Dini Duclos earning re-election to the council.
The annual sand sculpting championship is expected to return in 2012, likely at a new location in Federal Way.
Who’s the best boxer in the Northwest? Federal Way heavyweight Vincent Thompson is making his case.
As an army helicopter pilot in Vietnam, Gene Krueger had nerves of steel — or as he would say, he was young and stupid.
On Oct. 31, students at Nautilus K-8 made a pledge to combat bullying and not become one themselves.
What do veterans and food trucks have in common? Both have the power to bolster Federal Way’s community pride and economy.
The original Federal Way Walmart officially opened a full grocery section.
Dianne Zoro and her children lived in an apartment near 272nd Street and Pacific Highway South — a Federal Way intersection notorious for prostitution activity. Months before vanishing, Danica began dating a man she met on the bus. He was rumored to be a pimp, Zoro learned, and Danica was starting to hang out with “the wrong people.”
A community action team has formed to address human trafficking — which refers to sex slavery and forced labor — in the Federal Way area.
• Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your charisma as a candidate is charming and seductive. For more votes, wave your campaign signs in downtown Federal Way. For more honks from passing drivers, wave the signs while wearing your birthday suit.
Helen Van Winkle, a resident of Foundation House in Federal Way, will celebrate her 100th birthday today. What’s her secret to longevity?
Elwin Hart will speak at the second annual Honoring Our Own, a program that pays tribute to veterans in the Federal Way area. Hart served 33 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and recently published a book about his life in the military.
Craigslist apparently played matchmaker for the new owner of a Federal Way pizza shop.
When surfing the Internet at King County libraries, adult patrons have the right to access anything they wish – including porn.
South King Fire and Rescue announced the layoff of four employees in a move that will save nearly $300,000 annually. The cash-strapped fire district still faces an annual budget shortfall of $2.3 million — and is running out of options to maintain its current level of emergency services.
The failure of 2010’s proposed service benefit charge (also known as Prop. 1) shaped much of the conversation during the Oct. 12 candidates forum at Federal Way High School’s little theater.
Candidates for Federal Way School Board attended a public forum Oct. 12 at the Federal Way High School little theater. There is now just one contested race: Claire Wilson and Gail Crabtree are vying for position 2, which is being vacated by current board member Suzanne Smith.
