Federal Way Farmers Market Opens May 10 | | The 2025 City of Federal Way Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 10, 2025, the Saturday before Mother’s Day. The market will be held at the Commons each Saturday from May 10 to Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | | Seven Officers Take Oath of Office at April 1 City Council Meeting | | |
At the Federal Way City Council meeting on April 1, seven police officers took the oath of office administered by Mayor Jim Ferrell.
Two of the officers, Officers Geoffrey Parker and Allyson Manns, are lateral police officer hires, joining the Federal Way Police Department (FWPD) from other agencies. Parker previously worked as an agent for the Utah State Bureau of Investigation specializing in narcotics. Manns was an officer for a large police agency in King County and has been a police officer since 2021.
The other five officers are new to the profession. Officers Tommy Wall, Luis Cardozo, Linae Coughlin, Steve Figueroa, and Bryce Siguenza are entry-level police officers who recently graduated from the Police Academy.
"These officers are quality individuals and people of integrity, and we are fortunate to have them as part of our team and serving our community," said FWPD Chief Andy Hwang.
| | Ukrainian-American Fellowship Event Hosted March 30 | | The grand opening of the Ukrainian-American Fellowship was held at the Federal Way Community Center on March 30. The event was well attended and featured cultural performances. Ukrainian-American Fellowship events are an opportunity for Ukrainian residents of Federal Way and supporters to gather and converse on important local issues. | | Mayor Ferrell Attends Chamber Luncheon | | |
Last week, Mayor Jim Ferrell attended the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Performing Arts and Event Center along with members of the City Council. Laith Wardi, President and Founder of Executive Pulse, Inc., was the speaker.
He discussed the power of simple and sustainable economic development.
| | Free Mattress and Tire Recycling and Paper Shredding Event on April 12 | | | | |
Join us for our free Drive-Thru Mattress and Tire Recycling and Document Shredding event at the South King Tool Library (1700 S. 340th St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.
Mattress Recycling
- Residents can drop off up to three mattresses or box springs for recycling.
- All sizes and conditions allowed.
Tire Recycling
- Only car and truck tires accepted.
- Tires can be on or off rims.
Document Shredding
- Limit five file boxes or paper bags per event.
- No pre-shredded paper.
| | Download the Free Eyes on Federal Way App | | |
You can download the Eyes on Federal Way app for free from the App Store or Google Play. This app allows you to report non-emergency issues such as a shopping cart on the sidewalk, a pothole in the road, or trash on the streets.
We appreciate you working with us to keep Federal Way clean!
| | Food Waste Prevention Week | | |
In Washington alone, 1 million tons of food waste is generated each year. April 7-13th is Food Waste Prevention Week, but we encourage you to follow these tips year-round.
1. Make a plan before you go grocery shopping
2. Keep food fresher longer through smart storage
3. Donate food if you can’t use it
4. Turn food scraps into compost
Join us Thursday, April 10, for a free webinar on food waste prevention or visit Use Food Well for more tips and tricks!
| | Road Construction Updates | | |
Construction continues in various locations throughout the city. Please use extra caution and slow down when driving through construction work zones! Click the links below for more information on current projects:
Current Work:
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S. 320th Street/21st Avenue S. Pedestrian Signal: The City’s contractor continues to pour signal foundations and complete related sidewalk work for a new signalized pedestrian crossing on S. 320th Street at 21st Ave S. Work is expected to continue through spring 2025. Temporary lane closures will be required.
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2025 Overlay Program: Starting in April 2025 and continuing through the summer, the City’s contractor, ICON Materials, will be completing pavement overlays in several locations throughout the city. Click on the project information link for maps of the overlay areas.
Upcoming Work: Please see our Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Web Page for upcoming projects.
| | April 1 City Council Meeting | | |
Other Recent Meetings:
What’s Next: The Federal Way City Council meets Tuesday, April 15, 2025, for a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
How to Attend: Attend in person at Federal Way City Hall, 33325 8th Ave. S. or watch live on Zoom, the City's YouTube channel, or FW Channel 21.
| | Upcoming Events and Opportunities | | Free Financial Literacy Classes | | | | |
The City of Federal Way is partnering with community volunteers and the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University to offer a free nine-week course teaching financial skills for Federal Way residents.
The classes will be held every Thursday from April 16 through June 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Federal Way Community Center.
Free child care is available for class participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
| | Spring CERT Basic Course Begins April 9 | | | | |
The Greater Federal Way Community Emergency Response Team will host its Spring CERT Basic Course Wednesday evenings from 6-8:30 p.m. from April 9 through June 4.
CERT teaches residents disaster preparedness and planning, first aid, use of fire extinguishers, and search and rescue.
Training is free! To sign up, email Sharon Green at sharon.green@federalwaywa.gov.
| | Youth Commission Car Wash April 12 | | | | |
The City of Federal Way Youth Commission is hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, April 12, at the Federal Way Community Center (FWCC) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All proceeds will support the FirStep Scholarship, established in 2019 to help youth access recreational activities they otherwise couldn't afford.
The scholarship funds one recreational program or a three-month FWCC membership for eligible students in grades 6-12.
Car washes are $8 for cars and $10 for trucks and SUVs.
Come get your vehicle sparkling clean while making a meaningful difference in a young person's life!
| | Parks Appreciation Day April 26 | | | | |
Join us for Parks Appreciation Day on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon.
We will be hosting volunteer events at three different locations, so grab your gloves and help with planting, weeding, and cleanup to make a lasting impact in our green spaces.
Plan to pitch in at one of the following sites:
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Site 1: Brooklake Blueberry Farm (726 S. 356th St.)
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Site 2: Steel Lake Annex (2645 S. 312th St.)
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Site 3: Celebration Park (1095 S. 324th St.)
Pre-register online if you plan to attend!
| | Free Senior Lunch Program at Federal Way Community Center | | | | |
FREE! SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Lunch served at noon)
Second Wednesday of each month.
Seniors are invited to drop in for a FREE monthly lunch—no registration required! Enjoy a nutritious meal in partnership with Steel Lake Presbyterian Church and the Federal Way Community Center.
Upcoming 2025 Dates: April 9, May 14, June 18, July 16, August 20.
Located at the Federal Way Community Center.
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Free Online Food Preservation
Workshop April 10
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Join us for a free online workshop to learn tips for saving food and cutting costs on Thursday, April 10 from 6-7 p.m. This fun, interactive class will cover:
How to store food to make it last longer
Purchasing tips
How to read date labels
The instructor will include a live demo to make a recipe using food scraps and share resources to help with food preservation.
Registration is required.
| | Community Clothing Swap May 10 | | | | |
Join us for a free community clothing swap on Saturday, May 10, at the South King Tool Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drop off your adult clothing, accessories and shoes and take home amazing and new-to-you items while helping reduce textile waste.
Items should be clean, usable, and seasonably appropriate (for Spring/summer). Items on hangers appreciated. Donations are not required to shop, and all items not claimed will go to local non-profits for reuse and recycling.
| | Senior Health and Resource Fair on May 15 | | | | |
The Senior Advisory Commission is hosting a free Senior Health and Resource Fair on Thursday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Performing Arts and Event Center.
The event will feature more than 50 vendors from local organizations with special ties to the senior community. All ages – especially seniors – are welcome.
Watch the video recap of last year's event for more information.
| | Earth Day Celebration at the PAEC April 19 | | | | |
The Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC) is hosting All the World's a Stage, a free Earth Day Celebration, on Saturday, April 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The event is a fun, family-friendly celebration of nature and creativity with hands-on crafts, exciting entertainment, and more!
Bring the whole family and celebrate the beauty of nature, art, creativity, and community.
Paid vendor spots are still available.
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The Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC) puts on a wide variety of events year round. Upcoming events include:
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April 13: Federal Way Symphony's Lose Yourself in Music
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April 17: BYU-Idaho Symphony Band Presents "Symphonic Soundscapes"
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April 19: All the World's a Stage - Community Earth Day Event
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April 26: State of Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's Swan Lake
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April 30: Living the Braveheart Life: An Evening with Randall Wallace
Visit the PAEC event calendar page for a full list of upcoming events.
| | Trouble in Mind at Centerstage Theater | | | | |
Centerstage Theatre is putting on "Trouble in Mind" March 28 through April 20 at the Knutzen Family Theater located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd.
Taking place entirely in a rehearsal space in an old New York theatre, "Trouble in Mind" brings us up close and personal with a group of artists working to open a new Broadway show. Themes of race, class, gender, and whether and when to separate the art from the artist are as poignant and critical now as they were when the show was first written.
General Admission Tickets are $36 in advance (online or over the phone) and $39 at the door. Student, Military, and Senior Ticket discounts are available. More details available online or by phone at 253-661-1444.
| | Fermín’s Great Book of Dreams at Centerstage Theater | | | | |
Centerstage Theatre is putting on "Fermín’s Great Book of Dreams" April 5-19 at the Knutzen Family Theater located at 3200 SW Dash Point Rd.
"Fermín’s Great Book of Dreams" is an original play by local playwright Julieta Vitullo. It tells the story of a young boy who struggles with belief when he doesn’t receive a visit from Ratón Pérez, a mouse that visits children after they lose a tooth and exchanges the tooth for a gift.
Tickets are $15 in all ages (online or over the phone). More details available online or by phone at 253-661-1444.
| | Federal Way Symphony Season | | | | |
Established in 1983, the Federal Way Symphony has provided our community with high-quality, professional music for more than 40 years.
Performances are held at the Performing Arts & Event Center. The Federal Way Symphony is currently inviting those interested to buy a ticket to attend performances for their current season, titled "Cosmic Melodies."
Visit the Federal Way Symphony website to view their full calendar listing and to purchase tickets.
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