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3 armed men hold family at gunpoint | Federal Way Police Blotter
The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

Heatwave expected to hit King County
Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.
Make Music Federal Way brings sounds of summer
Federal Way High School educator accused of having inappropriate relationships with students
Report: Alarming rise in intimate partner violence homicide cases during the pandemic
Federal Way celebrates Juneteenth
Steel Lake reopens after closure caused by raw sewage leak
Opinion

Closer look at South King County legislative candidates | Roegner
There is plenty of excitement ahead in South King County legislative races this election season. In the 30th Legislative District,… Continue reading
Seems we didn’t see what we saw, or so say the gaslighters | Whale
So much in me, good and bad, I trace back to my old man | Whale’s Tales
The importance of independence in police investigations | Roegner
It seems like we get out of school later each year | Shiers
‘Fatherly Advice’: A poem by Robert Darrigan
Reader Poll
Sports

Isaiah Afework, Kayla Johnson named Federal Way Mirror 2022 Athletes of the Year
Sixteen athletes were celebrated Monday, June 6; over 7,000 community votes decided winners.

3 Federal Way athletes win track and field state champion titles
Isaiah Davis and Esther Akinlosotu take home state titles in 100M Dash; Cassandra Atkins becomes Triple Jump champion.
17 Federal Way athletes earn NPSL 3A/4A All-League baseball team honors
Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for May 27: Kwame Amissah-Arthur
Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for May 27: Alisuandra Hardwell
Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for May 20: Sophia McDonald
Federal Way Mirror Male Athete of the Week for May 20: Kort Baker
Life

At 103, Federal Way artist still feels like a kid at heart
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, local centenarian continues creating her porcelain art.

Rainier Audubon Society to debut first Bird Festival at Flaming Geyser Park
The Bird Festival is being organized with the Washington State Parks department.
Business

Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index
Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.
Northwest

Sound Transit Board approves Julie Timm as new CEO at $375,000 per year
She replaces Peter Rogoff who left in May after board voted to replace him

Statewide task force to tackle organized retail crime rings
Group brings law enforcement, prosecutors, retailers together to combat growing problem
Officials urge caution when swimming this summer
Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington
Oak Harbor man arrested on $1 million bail for alleged hate crime
All that the tides reveal: Puget Sound’s hidden intertidal world
After long debate, Edmonds bans homeless people from living outside
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