Federal Way sponsors community bicycle ride
Federal Way will have the city’s first community bike ride April 17. The 8.2-mile ride is open to all cyclists. Cycling enthusiasts and the police department’s bike squad are joining together for the...
View ArticleFederal Way council lashes out at Sound Transit
Federal Way City Council members voiced anger, dismay and disappointment Tuesday night that Sound Transit plans to postpone expanding light rail to Federal Way from 2023 to as late as 2040. Council...
View ArticleInternet safety will be topic at Federal Way school
Protecting children against online predators and objectionable online content will be some of the topics covered at the Internet Safety Night Monday night at Lakota Middle School in Federal Way. A...
View ArticleFederal Way leaders take stand against light-rail delay
Federal Way city leaders have said they strongly oppose Sound Transit’s projected delay in bringing light rail to Federal Way, setting up a showdown with the transit agency’s board Thursday. The...
View ArticleSound Transit to study transit options from Federal Way to Tacoma
Sound Transit’s board decided today to study whether there are less costly options that could extend light rail to Federal Way sooner than projected. Board members were sympathetic to concerns voiced...
View ArticleFederal Way approves more money for sand-sculpting event
Federal Way city leaders have approved spending more money on a sand-sculpting competition. The City Council voted 5-1 Tuesday night to spend another $25,000 from the city’s hotel-motel tax, or lodging...
View ArticleFarewell reception slated for Federal Way councilmen
Federal Way is inviting the public to say goodbye and share a piece of cake next week with two City Council members and former mayors who have a combined 28 years in their elected offices. The...
View ArticleFederal grants support South Sound school communities
Eight South Sound schools will benefit from federal grants aimed at providing academic and enrichment opportunities for kids in high-need neighborhoods. State education officials announced Tuesday that...
View ArticleSouth Sound students take a bite out of hunger
Federal Way High School students are coordinating a Halloween “We Scare Hunger Campaign.” Students from more than 21 area high schools – including students from the Puyallup, Tacoma, Auburn, Kent and...
View ArticleSouth King County schools part of bid for federal dollars
A grant application written jointly by seven King County school districts is among 61 finalists for the federal Race to the Top competition, the U.S. Department of Education announced. The region’s...
View ArticleWashington ranks second for new board-certified teachers
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announced Tuesday that Washington state is continuing its role as a leader in national teacher certification. It said Washington ranked second in...
View ArticleMilton approves joint resolution with Fife, Edgewood that rejects Pierce...
The Milton City Council unanimously approved a joint resolution with Fife and Edgewood that rejects Pierce Transit’s plan for cuts to service in the three cities and proposes an alternative to soften...
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