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Federal Way passes 1-year moratorium on data centers

Federal Way joins Seattle, Burien and other Washington cities, which have passed similar moratoriums. The Federal Way City ...

Family seeks answers in Federal Way police shooting that hospitalized man

According to family members, a 19-year-old Federal Way man was experiencing suicidal ideation when he called 911 and was ...

Federal Way, WA police shoot 19-year-old man during mental health crisis

A 19-year-old Federal Way man remains in critical condition after being shot by a Federal Way police officer during a mental ...

Federal Way police shooting leaves 19-year-old critically wounded

Caution Mann's family says he called 911 during a mental health crisis. Investigators say officers spent nearly ten minutes ...

Federal Way reports overall crime down 25%, but homicides double in past year

Crime data released by the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) indicated the city’s overall crime has dropped by 25% over the last year, although homicides have doubled. Between August 2024 and 2025, ...

Sound Transit is building a bridge it will bury before Federal Way Link extension opens

A bridge under construction on Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension is a marvel of technology and engineering. Few will ever get to see it. The bridge — also called a guideway — will span a ...

Officer who claimed she ‘can drive 90mph’ sparks new criticism after only getting one-shift suspension

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Federal Way father was reported for suspected abuse before 5-year-old daughter's death

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Investigators allege a Federal Way father admitted to severe physical abuse while he disciplined his 5-year-old daughter before her death on Thursday. Woo Jin Hanh, 29, is being ...