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<p>Federal Way City Councilmember Jack Dovey explains the recent project in Federal Way to partner with a local church on an affordable housing development during the Legislative Agenda Breakfast. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror</p>

Legislators will focus on children and families in 2026

The annual Legislative Agenda Breakfast took place on Dec. 10 in Federal Way.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 20, 2025 7:30 am

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night

By Benjamin Ray

A celebration for Judge David Larson was held Dec. 11 at the Federal Way Community Center. Larson is retiring at the end of the year from his position on the Federal Way Municipal Court. Pictured left to right: Vickie Chynoweth, Janice Siebenaler, David Larson, Linda Persha. Photo by Bruce Honda

Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 19 edition

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A breach in the Desimone levee Dec. 15 along the Green River in Tukwila. COURTESY SCREENSHOT/Video, King County Sheriff’s Office — Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach

Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks

By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 5:09 pm

Community members donating food during the Santa Parade and food drive. Courtesy photo. — Welcome to the Santa Parade

South King Fire firefighters and a volunteer Santa Claus pick up food donations in an annual tradition.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 19, 2025 1:15 pm

What is now a construction zone next to the Federal Way light rail station will ultimately become one of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects next to the light rail. MSC will partner to transform one of these parcels of land into affordable housing units, but the others have not yet been awarded. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror — Affordable housing will be built next to FW light rail...

Their proposal includes approximately 230 homes across two buildings.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 19, 2025 1:00 pm

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Abigail Collier

Collier was a top finisher at the 3A state final cross country meet.

By Mirror Staff • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

Courtesy photo. — Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Kaimani Baker

Baker made a immediate impact qualifying for state his freshman year.

By Mirror Staff • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

With donation drop off locations all across King County it’s easy to support your neighbors this holiday season. For those unable to visit a drop box, financial contributions provide steady support for counseling, recovery, housing and community education programs. — Community generosity powers a season of giving at Valley Cities

Drop boxes and year-end gifts help sustain mental health and recovery services across King County

By Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • December 15, 2025 6:00 am

News

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police. — Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

By Mirror Staff • December 18, 2025 11:37 am

Left to right: The firearm found at Tolbert’s home and the firearm he sold after the Federal Way shootout. Photos from court documents. — Man in Federal Way shootout sentenced to over three years

According to the Department of Justice, tapped phone calls heard him discussing a shootout in Federal Way before he sold his firearm.

By Joshua Solorzano • December 17, 2025 9:24 am

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com. — Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s...

The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention.

By Robert Whale • November 28, 2025 1:40 am

Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary — Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • November 13, 2025 11:00 am

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With donation drop off locations all across King County it’s easy to support your neighbors this holiday season. For those unable to visit a drop box, financial contributions provide steady support for counseling, recovery, housing and community education programs. — Community generosity powers a season of giving at Valley Cities

Drop boxes and year-end gifts help sustain mental health and recovery services…

December 15, 2025 6:00 am

Valley Cities Crisis Program Manager Jessica Rosado, Recovery Place Kent Director Teri Hardy, and Federal Way Police Department Officer Sarah Montjoy. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. — Building hope through compassionate self-harm prevention in Federal Way

Understanding how Zero Suicide framework creates safer care and stronger community support

September 29, 2025 6:00 am

Right, Kim Sanchez, owner of Comfort Keepers Federal Way. Left, Kim’s parents, and her grandfather, the inspiration for the family business. — Bringing comfort home: Personalized care for independent living

Personal experience and empathy drive Federal Way’s Comfort Keepers’ team

September 22, 2025 6:00 am

Gail Thompson, owner of Junebug’s Sauce, sets up shop at the Kent Farmer’s Market. Madison Kirkman/Comcast photo — Federal Way small business has the secret sauce for success

In 1986, a Seattle Creole restaurant called Thompson’s Point of View introduced…

September 8, 2025 6:30 am

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Sports

Rylee Cabang salutes after her bar routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror — Thomas Jefferson gymnasts win only home meet of the season...

Rylee Cabang shines in final home meet of senior year for Raiders.

By Benjamin Ray • December 12, 2025 2:10 pm

Mikynzie Pelissier gets the pin for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror — NPSL girls wrestling action

Decatur, Federal Way and Todd Beamer all had wrestlers competing at league meet.

By Benjamin Ray • December 12, 2025 1:28 pm

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Life

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. — Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

A tree and a wreath from the Holiday Wreath and Tree Festival. Courtesy photos. — A charitable custom holiday tree and wreath event

Village Green held its second year of holding the Wreath and Tree Festival that raises proceeds for a local charity.

By Joshua Solorzano • December 17, 2025 9:18 am

Business

Wild Waves Theme Park is at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way. Courtesy photo — Wild Waves Theme Park to close in 2026

Federal Way attraction opened in 1977.

By Mirror Staff • December 11, 2025 10:30 am

Founder Seung Park graduated from Todd Beamer High School and chose to open Climb NORA in Federal Way to share the sport and community he loves with the city he grew up in. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror. — Gym takes climbing to new heights in Federal Way

Founder is a graduate of Todd Beamer High School.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 13, 2025 7:30 am

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Northwest

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo) — Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm

An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office) — WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm

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