The Federal Way Farmers Market now truly belongs to the city.
After being operated for 21 years by a community organization, the market went under city ownership effective Feb. 1. It will continue to be hosted Saturdays from May to October in the Commons Mall parking lot near Pacific Highway and South 320th Street.
Rose Ehl was the market’s original founder. Her daughter, Karla Kolibab, will manage vendor relations as a part-time seasonal employee of the city. Parks Department workers will handle the setup of the market each week.