The Federal Way City Council rescinded a request made earlier this year by residents of Belmor Park to have the city’s planning commission develop a specific zoning type for mobile home parks.
Sometimes as many as nine sex offenders were on a deck at the residence, whistling and causing problems with neighbors, according to one resident.
Residential burglaries have declined in Federal Way, while commercial burglaries have increased, according to recent statistics provided by the police.
City staff will give a full report to members of the Land Use and Transportation Committee (LUTC) on Oct. 7 regarding the city code dealing with goats as domestic pets in the city.
New laws regarding health care, alcohol and marijuana are changing the face of substance abuse and recovery.
The Federal Way Rotary Club received notice that their application for a $9,000 matching grant to help fund the purchase of a Disabled Access “Ability Whirl” toy at Steel Lake Park had been approved by Rotary District 5030.
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) officials Ron Mayberry and Dave Davis gave the school board a brief update on the district’s grade book software, saying that teachers were getting the necessary training this week to ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Federal Way Public Schools implemented a new student information system over the summer, and the system went live in late July.
Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Superintendent Rob Neu gave his 2013-14 “outlook” during the school board meeting on Aug. 27, outlining a bold vision for the district for this year and the foreseeable future.
For Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS), the results were a mixed bag. The district saw strong gains in high school scores, but had some difficulties at the middle school and elementary levels.
E-cigarettes are gaining in popularity as more smokers look for a “healthier” alternative to their habit.
Whether it’s a hospital, a nursing home, or schools, duos like Evans and Jasper bring an unmeasurable amount of happiness to those who find themselves struggling to see the good in their situation.
The U.S. Department of Education extended Washington state’s waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) — also known as No Child Left Behind in recent years — for the upcoming school year.
The Federal Way Parks and Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety committee approved an agreement for the making and installation of a number of “monument” signs throughout Federal Way parks.
A number of basketball and other courts will get a facelift in the near future, after the Parks and Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety committee approved the go-ahead for a resurfacing project for approximately $49,600.
Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson got approval from the Parks and Recreation/Human Services/Public Safety committee for approximately $44,000 in grant money from King County as a means to support the city’s “check up” program on registered sex offenders who live inside the city.
This certification and alignment is the end game of several years of work, according to Christine Baker, principal at Totem Middle School.
The Federal Way City Council, during its Aug. 6 meeting, approved a change to its school zone enhancement plan.
At the time, city attorney Pat Richardson cited the council’s rules regarding conduct at the public comment podium. However, for resident Norma Blanchard, the apology was not enough.
With a 4-3 vote, the Federal Way City Council approved moving forward with the application process for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 loan program.
