Highline College trustee appointed to state board

March 11, 2010

Elizabeth Chen, of Federal Way, has been appointed by Gov. Chris Gregoire as the newest member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Chen has served on the Highline Community College (HCC) Board of Trustees since 1995. She was the HCC Board chair in 2001-2002 and 2006-2007.

"Elizabeth Chen's extensive experience and deep commitment to the community and technical college system will be extremely valuable to the State Board as we continue pursuing initiatives that will help more people reach higher levels of educational attainment in Washington," said Jim Bricker, SBCTC board chair. More ›

Celskis celebrate an amazing Winter Olympics

Amazing Awaits. That's what the banner hanging in the Celski's home states.

The Family Project was amazing. Each and everyone of the Celski family was pulling together to make the dream of a lifetime come true.

J.R. Celski competed in the 21st Winter Olympics in Vancouver BC. Not only did he make the USA Olympic Team in Short Track Speed Skating. Not only did he bring home two Olympic Bronze Medals. He did it just 6 short months after a devastating career ending injury where his skate cut his thigh to the bone in crash during the Olympic Qualifying Trials. More ›  |  (3 comments)

City accepting applications for spring Tourism Enhancement Grants

March 4, 2010

Organizations that want to increase tourism and overnight stays in Federal Way can get a little financial help this spring from the City of Federal Way.

Applications for the City’s Tourism Enhancement Grant (TEG) program are due March 31.

Applicants will be invited to a committee review on April 16, and grants will be awarded by June.

TEG supports the promotion of cultural, arts, sports and community events that will occur in the Federal Way area. This is the first of two rounds of grants during 2010, with approximately $40,000 available for the entire year. There is no cap on individual grant requests. Funds will be awarded based on the following:

• Eligible organizations: Non-profit 501(c) organizations or municipal organizations of the State of Washington that plan, sponsor or host eligible events.

• Eligible events: Amateur sporting, arts/cultural events, membership meetings, trainings and conferences, or other events that will bring participants to Federal Way. More ›