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Waiting for a "gold plated" tunnel option to replace the endangered Alaskan Way Viaduct would be "irresponsible," says City Councilman David Della.

After a resolution was adopted in support of Mayor Greg Nickels' preferred tunnel option…MORE

Eric Winiecki trusts his son Leo. But it's his bubbly and inquisitive toddler Eva that could pose a risk to his newly finished replica of Sandro Botticelli's famous painting, "The Birth of Venus." (See photo, Page 1)

"I know it's just a…MORE

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

Freed from the myriad responsibilities of running a city, former Burien City Manager Gary Long plans to engage in two popular hallmarks of retirement -- boating and traveling.

Long envisions owning a "weekender" boat -- something he can…MORE

The Highline Times/Des Moines News and Federal Way News began the New Year by relocating their offices.

Located in the lower level of the Burien Elks building, the new address for the Robinson Newspaper publications is 145 S. 140th St.,…MORE

Could ethnic foods become a big deal at lunch time in Highline schools?

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