Sports
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts
Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.
News
King County announces purchase agreement of Federal Way hotel
Hotel and two additional Seattle properties to become part of county’s Health Through Housing homelessness program.
Northwest
Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting of Federal Way father near Alki Beach
Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.
News
King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
Life
Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system
Eileen & Callie’s Place is hosting Celebrate 18!, a celebration and resource event, Saturday, July 17.
News
First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18
ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.
Northwest
Local artists wanted to design limited-edition ORCA Cards
Applications due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.
News
King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches
UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as…
News
Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31
Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.
News
US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment
Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.
Life
Season’s tweetings: Christmas Bird Count returns
Rainier Audubon Society encompasses the South King County areas of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redondo, Renton…
Business
Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…
News
Fred Hutch seeks volunteers of color for COVID-19 study
Research company recently released a Spanish-language version of the website for accessibility, inclusivity.
News
I-5 closures near Federal Way this week for Sound Transit construction
Two lanes of I-5 will be closed overnight Sept. 9 and 10.
News
South King County cities win lawsuit over changes to inquest hearings
Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.
News
Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says
Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…
News
Sound Transit breaks ground on Federal Way Link Extension
The $3.1 billion project includes three new stations near Kent/Des Moines, South 272nd Street and the Federal Way…
Sports
WIAA delays start dates for fall sports
Football practices to begin Sept. 5, all other sports planned for Sept. 7.
News
Human remains in West Seattle identified
Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.
News
King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure
Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.