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In a swift 3-0 vote at its January 9 meeting, the Federal Way School Board ignited a fire among students and parents.

After a short debate with little initial public comment, the board effectively placed a moratorium on the highly-…MORE

The Federal Way Transit Center has become a hub of activity in the heart of the community. Buses, passenger vehicles and pedestrians milled around the downtown site last Thursday during the 5 p.m. commute. The city hopes to build a series of…MORE

Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. announced it is donating $550,000 for a flurry of construction in June to make more use of White Center Heights Park.

The park is about 5.5 acres largely hidden on Seventh Avenue Southwest, south of 102nd…MORE

West Seattleites will get a chance after all to vote on how best to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct but no one knows whether state officials will heed the message.

Two questions will be on the March 13 ballot: Should the Alaskan Way…MORE

For the next few weeks, the Seattle School District will try to convince voters to approve $887 million in school bonds and levies, of which, more than $125 million would fund projects in West Seattle.

Up for approval in a special election…MORE

Former salesmen at Huling Bros. Auto Center, one of West Seattle's largest businesses, were charged last week with breaking into a customer's apartment last summer, stealing $70,000 in cash and laundering the money to cover up the crime.

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Enough fluffly white stuff fell from the sky last week to cancel school and provide enough material to make a snowman. In this photo, a walk enjoys an afternoon stroll through the snow near North Lake. Photo by Scott Anthony

After co-chairing an eight-month-long bipartisan task force to address the ever-growing crime of auto theft, Rep. Skip Priest, R-Federal Way, today announced that he is co-sponsoring the Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority bill for the…MORE

The City of Federal Way Parks Department closed the West Hylebos Wetlands Park today - for the first time in its history - in order to repair damage from the recent winter storms.

The boardwalk has been damaged by falling and leaning trees…MORE

Proposition 1 and 2 would replace expiring levies passed by voters in 2001 and 2004; a $398 million capitol bond and a $338 million education and operations levy.