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.
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.