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Federal Way Mayor Michael Park announced today that the City Council has evaluated the performance of new City Manager Neal Beets and found his first five months of work to be positive.

"Since Neal Beets joined the City five months ago, he…MORE

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

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

A former TV weatherman helped SeaTac lawmakers get ready for their upcoming television close-ups during a special city council meeting Jan.

The Saltwater Park Bridge on Marine View Drive in Des Moines is expected to be closed for six months. During the big December windstorm, a tree fell onto the south approach retaining wall causing significant damage. Traffic is being detoured…MORE

The Highline School District took another step on Jan. 10 towards requiring a third year of high-school math for graduation.

Board members accepted the first reading of the requirement change. They will vote on it at a later meeting.

Burien council members began the new year by focusing on the city's response to last month's major windstorm that left most Highline residents without power for days.

Lawmakers, who heard from Burien/Normandy Park Fire Chief Mike Mars and…MORE

Police in Des Moines received criticism when they convinced the city council to adopt an ordinance that limits their response to local burglar alarms.

But new data shows the changes have greatly reduced false dispatches and, as a result,…MORE