Seattle and other local agencies will participate in a yearlong demonstration project testing the performance of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in an urban area.
The money will come from the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory, matched by funding from program participants.
Seattle and other local agencies will participate in a yearlong demonstration project testing the performance of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in an urban area.
The money will come from the U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory, matched by funding from program participants.
Raccoons are common visitors to Federal Way backyards. Our abundance of trees and green spaces create excellent habitat for all kinds of creatures, from deer to coyotes.
If you're feeling creative, grab your digital camera and capture some photographs of Federal Way's wildlife and send it to us. We'll publish the best submissions in future issues. Email entries to fwnews@robinsonnews.com.
Do you know a teenager interested in Law Enforcement?
The Explorer program is in association with the Learning for Life Organization and it offers the youth of Federal Way an opportunity to look into the world of law enforcement as a possible career choice.
These young adults are presented with training and exposure to associated law enforcement activities throughout the year.
Explorer scouts are between the ages 15 and 21.
Most are high school students with an interest in Law Enforcement.
On October 23, at approximately 4 p.m., Federal Way Police were monitoring traffic near South 317th and Interstate 5 Northbound ramp in Federal Way. The officer made contact with a motorist for a HOV violation.
The suspect, a male in his 30s, was apprehended for DWLS (Driving While License
Suspended.) The officers searched his pickup after arresting him.
Posters, essays and poetry wanted for annual MLK celebration
Students in grades K through12 are invited to submit posters, essays, or poetry for Federal Way's annual Martin Luther King Community Celebration.
Entries should incorporate this year's theme, "Triumph...in a World of Possibilities."
Winning entries will be incorporated into the Martin Luther King Community Celebration on Jan.
The City Council has announced new appointees to fill vacant positions on the Diversity Commission and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee.
The Diversity Commission advises the Council and staff on policy matters involving the community's cultural and ethnic differences, ensuring that these differences are considered in the decision-making process.
The Commission is well known for its community involvement and cultural events. Appointed to the commission are:
Jaye Zern
Jaye Zern, a Minister of Community Outreach at Community of Christ-St.
Todd Beamer standout Josh Waller breaks towards the sideline to escape a tackle attempt by Kentlake's Kyle Schaefbauer. Waller, a senior, played his last home game in a Titans uniform at Federal Way Stadium last Thursday. For more photos from the game, click on the Photo Gallery link. Photo by Seth Bynum
Am I alone in the universe when it comes to odd happenstance?
When something unusual happens to you, do you ever wonder if anyone else has had the same experience?
I'll tell you about a few things that I have experienced and maybe you can relate.
I stop by the store on the way home to pick up some bread, bananas and fake beer.
It's busy, but not too busy, and I push my cart towards the middle of the store.
My usual habit is one where I try to maximize my efficiency and get in and out of the store, so I park the cart in the least busy place
On October 29, at approximately 4:20 a.m., Federal Way police officers were dispatched to a stabbing in the 2500 block of South 317th Street at the Chelsea Court Condominiums in Federal Way.
When officers arrived on scene they found two female victims suffering from stab wounds and one male suspect lying on the back porch semi-conscious with a ligature around his neck.
Officers released the ligature and the male revived.
Initial investigation indicates that the male suspect physically attacked his wife or girlfriend inside the condo.
