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While we wrap up another memorable year in Federal Way, the staff of the Federal Way News decided to look back on a prosperous year in the city's history and sift through the archives of our stories from 2005. From the city's decision to buy 80-…MORE

When Tacoma-area Boy Scouts had nowhere to go, William Kilworth bought them a new home.

During the Great Depression, Kilworth, a Tacoma Rotarian and a strong supporter of Scouting, purchased the land that encompasses the camp from Dr.…MORE

"There's a story in the numbers," said Anne Ricker, a market analyst who recently completed a three-month, in-depth study of Federal Way's economic climate.

The good news is that the story she tells sounds generally uplifting.

And…MORE

After a resolution was adopted last year in support of Mayor Greg Nickels' preferred tunnel option to replace the damaged Alaskan Way Viaduct, some Seattle City Council members are now leaning towards the alternative rebuild option.

"In…MORE

As Chris Gamache and Judy Fleissner made their way up the Washington Supreme Court steps earlier this year to argue for their right to marry as a same-sex couple, the Ballard residents wanted more than anything to shield their two children, 5-…MORE

For more than a year now, commuters and tourists who travel the ferry between Fauntleroy and Vashon or Southworth have happily consumed food provided by Sound Food Cafe, located on Vashon. Now that service is in doubt.

The local eatery…MORE

Bruce Carlson recently notched his 400th career win as coach of the Seattle Lutheran High School girls basketball team and quickly tacked on additional victories.

His 403rd victory came Dec. 20 in a home game with University Prep. The Lady…MORE

The Burien City Council decided to postpone further consideration of annexing North Highline until early January, after its newly elected members are sworn into office.

The council has been considering declaring North Highline a "potential…MORE

In 1998, Shawna Timmons, then 22, was on a flight home from Georgia where she had attended her grandfather's funeral.

A group of women devoted to embroidery and art forms using the knitting needle have been meeting as the Northwest Needle Arts Guild since 1972. Each December, members make caps, scarves, blankets and other gifts to donate to Seattle Cancer Care…MORE