City of Federal Way Launches Community Survey to Improve Language Access and Services
The City of Federal Way has launched a survey to hear directly from residents who speak languages other than English. The goal is to ensure all community members can access City information and services no matter what language they speak.
This short survey is a key step in improving how the City communicates and serves its diverse population. Feedback collected will help shape future efforts to:
Mayor Jim Ferrell and City Council Expand Senior Farmers Market Voucher Program
At the Aug. 12 Federal Way City Council meeting, Mayor Jim Ferrell and the City Council approved additional funding to expand the Federal Way Farmers Market’s Healthy Seniors Voucher Program, increasing both the number of weekly vouchers available and the value of each voucher.
The City will contribute $2,224 from the Senior Advisory Commission’s restricted fund and $2,000 from the Mayor’s budget to provide 60 free vouchers each week on a first-come, first-served basis. That’s an increase of 24 vouchers weekly.
Federal Way Community Center Activated as Cooling Center Ahead of Expected High Temperature on Aug. 12
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Western Washington through Tuesday, Aug. 12. Mayor Ferrell is proactively preparing for the dangers of the forecast, which calls for temperatures to exceed 90 degrees on Tuesday.
City of Federal Way Installs Plaque Honoring Gold Star Families
The City of Federal Way installed a plaque honoring Gold Star Families at the Veterans Memorial next to the Performing Arts and Event Center this week.
King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer spearheaded and led the efforts to acquire the funding to make this plaque a reality.
A Gold Star family is a designation indicating the family has experienced the loss of a loved one—an immediate family member—who died as the result of active-duty military service.
Federal Way Completes Purchase of Steel Lake Property
The City of Federal Way has completed the purchase of a portion of land on the northwest section of Steel Lake. The property consists of five-and-a-half acres, which sits on the shoreline of Steel Lake and stretches to S. 304th Street.
The majority of the land, including the portion on the lake, is wetlands and is being purchased as a conservation property. Funding for the property came from funds managed by Public Works and Parks and Recreation.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter through Saturday, Feb. 15. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter through Saturday, Feb. 8. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Monday, Jan. 27. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Friday, Jan. 24, through Monday morning, Jan. 27. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Thursday, Jan. 23. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way Community Center Warming Center Open During Daytime Hours
The Federal Way Community Center (FWCC) is now serving as a warming center for residents during periods of extreme cold weather.
Located at 876 S. 333rd Street, FWCC will immediately serve as a warming center for residents during the day. The FWCC warming center is available until the weather improves.
FWCC is open during the following hours:
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 22. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 21. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 14. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Monday, Jan. 13. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Crime Rates Down Citywide in Federal Way for 2024
The Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) released preliminary data this week showing that crime rates in the City of Federal Way have decreased more than 11% compared to this time last year.
Year to date, most categories of crime are down in Federal Way, including, most notably:
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 3. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Federal Way to Activate Overnight Severe Weather Shelter in Response to Freezing Temperatures
Mayor Jim Ferrell is working with FUSION to help keep the Federal Way community warm due to extended cold temperatures.
The City of Federal Way is partnering with FUSION to activate a severe weather shelter tonight, Monday, Dec. 2. FUSION’s shelter will temporarily accommodate homeless individuals based on availability at 1505 S. 328th Street, Federal Way, 98003.
Weekend Road Closures: Portions of I-5 and Southbound SR 167 in Kent and Federal Way for Roadwork and Detours
I-5 overnight closures
Both directions of I-5 between SR 18 in Federal Way and 54th Avenue East in Fife will be closed overnight on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. Northbound lanes are closed by 10:30 p.m. and southbound lanes by 11 p.m. Lanes begin reopening at 7 a.m. on Saturday with all lanes open by 11 a.m. On Sunday, lanes begin reopening at 8 a.m. with all lanes open by noon.