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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000...

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

February 3, 2026 1:20 pm

Darlene Kuedituka reaches the ball into the end zone to score for the Titans. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Todd Beamer flag football heads to state tournament

By Benjamin Ray

Decatur senior Iyanna Waltar goes up for a layup. Nathan Hyun / The Mirror

Decatur girls comeback falls short against White River

By by Nathan Hyun, For The Mirror

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State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • January 29, 2026 10:15 am

Federal Way and Auburn Mountainview face off. Ben Ray / The Mirror — Federal Way suffers big loss at hands of Auburn Mountainview

Boys basketball team blitzed in the opening quarter and never recovered.

By Benjamin Ray • February 2, 2026 9:26 am

Volunteers teamed up with the Washington Native Plant Society and the city of Federal Way on park restoration efforts at Celebration Park and Steel Lake Annex on Jan. 18, including Amanda Miller, executive director of South King Tool Library. Photo courtesy of the city of Federal Way — Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 30 edition

Peking Acrobats return to North America for their landmark 35th tour, bringing their breathtaking display of Chinese circus arts back to Federal Way on Jan. 28.

By Mirror Staff • January 30, 2026 7:00 am

Courtesy photo. — Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Laelah Tiquia

Tiquia is a returning state champ and is the leader of the pack with strikes in 53% of her frames.

By Mirror Staff • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

Courtesy photo. — Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Seelenfreund Cho

Cho is a dedicated member of Raiders swim for the past four years.

By Mirror Staff • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police — Two young children walking alone | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

By Mirror Staff • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

News

The driver of the Kia Sportage outside of his vehicle following the crash. Photo from video by WSP — Man sentenced for crash that injured Federal Way man

The defendant said that he was speeding over 120 mph.

By Joshua Solorzano • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

Police searching for person of interest from Jan. 18 FW...

Police identified the man as 25-year-old LaTre Stout.

By Joshua Solorzano • January 28, 2026 3:40 pm

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Opinion

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com. — Mark Twain offers insight on latest web of lies |...

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes,” said American writer and humorist Mark Twain.

By Robert Whale • January 23, 2026 1:30 am

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com. — A couple of wishes as we start another year |...

As I’ve said before in this column, I am not much into making new year’s resolutions.

By Robert Whale • January 9, 2026 1:30 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

teaser — Decatur sends Cardwell off with emphatic duel win against Federal...

Zac Cardwell will step down after 10 seasons as Decatur wrestling head coach.

By Benjamin Ray • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

Doni Burkett drives to the basket against White River. Ben Ray / The Mirror — Todd Beamer bests White River on back of Walker’s double...

De Tre Walker’s 25/10 paired with Burkett’s 36 were too much to handle for Hornets.

By Benjamin Ray • January 27, 2026 5:11 pm

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Life

Hussein Ugas is the Executive Director and Co-Founder at Rahma Recovery Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror — Hometown Hero: Local recovery center battles addiction through culture

Hussein Ugas helped open the state’s first accredited sober living home for East Africans and Muslim men in Federal Way.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

Bill Gates has been active in the Federal Way community for decades. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror — Bill Gates: Decades of community involvement

A Federal Way resident since 1974, he helped start the city, build a new library and was on the South King Fire board of commissioners for 24 years.

By Joshua Solorzano • January 24, 2026 8:30 am

Business

Camp Moxy Jo’s hosted a wide variety of concerts and community events during the summer of 2025 in Federal Way. Courtesy photo. — Camp Moxy Jo’s temporarily shuts down over city codes

Throughout the summer of 2025, Camp Moxy Jo’s in Federal Way was buzzing with community-building and fun, from the free…

By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 24, 2026 7:30 am

Nominations are underway for the Best of Federal Way 2026. — Nominations open for 28th annual Best of Federal Way awards

Nominating round is open through Feb. 6, 2026.

January 22, 2026 12:36 pm

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Northwest

Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond — Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers…

By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation • January 28, 2026 9:18 am

Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County — King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am

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