Laird Thornton leads the Federal Way Chorale in "America The Beautiful" during the city's 20th Anniversary celebration at City Hall Friday.

Photo: Federal Way turns 20

02/27/2010

Federal Way celebrated its 20th birthday Friday night when hundreds gathered at City Hall for cupcakes and speeches.

Laird Thornton leads the Federal Way Chorale in "America The Beautiful" after Keith Eldridge (KOMO TV) introduced several dignataries including current city manager and police chief Brian Wilson, first mayor(s) Debra Ertel, Mary Gates, retired judge Bob Stead and current mayor Linda Kochmar.

A video from first city manager Brent McFall was followed by a visit from Senator Tracy Eide and former city manager David Moseley.

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Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 16:38.

I moved to Federal Way 22 years ago because it was unincorporated King County. If I had known they were incorporating into a city I would not have moved here. It was much better back then in so many ways. The City of Federal Way sucks. If I could afford to move I would

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Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 21:07.

What sucks about Federal Way ?

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Submitted by Guest (not verified) on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 09:54.

Then hurry up and move... please!