News
Sound Transit announces further delays to Federal Way Link, other extension projects
Sound Transit is working to redesign a part of the light rail route near South 259th Place due…
Northwest
Woman dies in early morning crash in Federal Way
Thursday, Dec. 15 at intersection of SW 356th Street and 8th Avenue SW
News
Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies into suitcases
In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were…
Sports
Federal Way schools to pay $5.25M settlement after student athlete’s death
Allen Harris, 16, died during a summer football workout in 2018.
Northwest
Federal Way Discount Guns faces lawsuit for illegally selling high-capacity gun magazines
State Attorney General’s Office alleges owner, sales clerk threw away receipts after selling items to investigators.
Northwest
Federal Way City Council outlaws pushing shopping carts on the sidewalk
The new ordinance makes pushing or possessing a shopping cart in any city right-of-way a Class 3 infraction.
Northwest
Man killed in shootout with Federal Way police
Police have not yet determined if the man was struck by police gunfire
News
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race
Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.
Business
Dick’s Drive-In breaks ground in Federal Way
Restaurant chain, which has Kent location, expects to open in summer 2023 near South 320th Street
News
WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access
Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.
News
On the hunt for the perfect pumpkin at Carpinito Brothers Farm
The pumpkin patch and corn maze are open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk in Kent.
News
Kent man faces endangerment charge after child overdoses
The 13-month-old child was taken to the hospital and in stable condition after being given Narcan, charging documents…
News
Kent Reporter newspaper earns General Excellence, individual awards at WNPA
The Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) Better Newspaper contest awards were held in Bellingham on Oct. 8.
Northwest
Man, 57, charged with murder in Federal Way rock-throwing incident
A man, 33, died four days after he was struck in the head with a rock during an…
Northwest
Federal Way officers justified in 2017 fatal shooting, according to inquest
Robert Lightfeather, 33, was killed after he pointed a gun at police.
News
King County participatory budgeting to fund 45 community projects
Over $11 million invested into unincorporated urban areas of Federal Way, Renton, White Center and more.
News
Sound Transit Link extension projects face delays
Federal Way line expected to open in 2025 rather than 2024 due to ground instability issues.
Northwest
Man killed in Federal Way road-rage shooting identified
Ignacio Travis Santos, 25, of Federal Way, died of gunshot wound in Aug. 8 incident
Northwest
Federal Way officer receives suspension for posting controversial TikTok video
Officer Breanna Straus was suspended pay for one shift.
Business
Amazon Fresh opens for business in Federal Way
The grocery store is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.