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    Articles by Alex Bruell
    The owner of Trinity Ace Hardware, located in the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, says a candidate for Federal Way City Council stole property from his store on July 18. (Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
    City council candidate charged in hardware store case
    By Alex Bruell • September 14, 2023 3:18 pm

    Some lawmakers drop their endorsements of Denise Yun amid theft allegations.

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    Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Evan Cook stands for a photo at the Decatur High School track the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 18, minutes before his football team shows up for practice.
    Federal Way coach, mentor puts his heart on...
    By Alex Bruell • August 26, 2023 1:30 pm

    For his advocacy and work with youth both on and off the field, Evan Cook is The Mirror’s Hometown Hero this month.

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    (Courtesy of WSDOT)
    Federal Way “Triangle” highway project suspended due to...
    By Alex Bruell • August 24, 2023 11:17 am

    First phase at I-5 / SR 18 / SR 161 interchange was completed in 2012.

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    Olympic View’s new Family Connection Center. Courtesy photo.
    Bond updates: Olympic View K-8 is open, Memorial...
    By Alex Bruell • August 19, 2023 7:00 am

    Here’s a rundown on those projects, and when they’re expected to be complete.

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    Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Leo Flor, director of community and human services for Public Health — Seattle & King County, presents an update to the Federal Way City Council on the county’s Health through Housing Initiative.
    FW City Council talks leisure pool and financial...
    By Alex Bruell • August 11, 2023 7:30 am

    Council also heard an update from King County on using the Federal Way Extended Stay America hotel for housing.

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    Police lights (File photo)
    Man, 22, dies in Federal Way shooting
    By Alex Bruell • August 7, 2023 5:01 pm

    A suspect was detained without incident, according to police.

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    Forensic scientist Darlene Valencia tests a blood sample for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, at the new Washington State Patrol toxicology lab in Federal Way. While scientists like Valencia are not yet working on real evidence at the Federal Way lab, they are testing their equipment to ensure its accuracy. (Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
    Washington State Patrol to open toxicology lab in...
    By Alex Bruell • August 5, 2023 7:30 am

    The State Patrol hopes the facility will be testing cases by the end of the year.

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    Photo courtesy National SpeedSkating Circuit
Skater Gabe Lyons navigates a turn at the USA Inline Speed Skating Nationals in Lincoln, NE, in July.
    Federal Way’s Team Xtreme speeds to second at...
    By Alex Bruell • August 4, 2023 11:30 am

    Team Xtreme — the Federal Way speed skating group based at the El Centro Skate Rink — blazed into a…

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    Person voting
    Primary 2023: FW voters send Jennifer Jones to...
    By Alex Bruell • August 3, 2023 8:45 am

    Federal Way voters are approving South King Fire Rescue’s levy proposition

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    Dick’s Drive-In opened July 27 on the west side of the Commons Mall, facing Pacific Highway South. (Photo by Bruce Honda)
    Order up: Dick’s Drive-In now open in Federal...
    By Alex Bruell • July 31, 2023 4:04 pm

    Dick’s Drive-In opened July 27 at The Commons Mall, marking the latest expansion of the well-known Seattle area fast-food standby.

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    Denise Yun, left, is running against incumbent Federal Way City Councilmember (Position 7) Linda Kochmar, who is also the current council president. (File photos)
    Denise Yun still in race for Federal Way...
    By Alex Bruell • July 31, 2023 3:53 pm

    Yun said in a follow-up email this week that she has not quit her campaign, and does not intend to do so.

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    Nurse practitioner Sirena Sagdahl holds her black book of resources she carries while visiting patients through Dispatch Health. She and Sierra Berry, a Dispatch Health medical technician, teamed up the morning of July 21 to visit patients for the day. (Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
    Hometown Hero: Federal Way nurse goes above and...
    By Alex Bruell • July 28, 2023 2:30 pm

    “We all just do our part and that’s what’s expected of us.”

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    Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror
From left to right: mentor Ron Howell, resource navigator Adriane Karg, executive director De’Vonte’ Parson and COO Kechi Amaefule pose for a photo at the Pro Se Potential office in Federal Way.
    Former inmate helps King County youth unlock their...
    By Alex Bruell • July 27, 2023 2:12 pm

    After a troubled start, De’Vonte’ Parson turned his life around and wants to do the same for others.

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    The owner of Trinity Ace Hardware, located in the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, says a candidate for Federal Way City Council stole property from his store on July 18. (Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
    City council candidate, accused of hardware store theft,...
    By Alex Bruell • July 25, 2023 8:00 pm

    Denise Yun is running for City Council position #7.

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    Left to right: Heather Brandt, program manager for refugee and immigrant services at Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Ghulamfarooq Noorzai, case manager for the Stanikzai family, and Hamid Stanikzai, along with two of his children, pose for a picture at his Federal Way area home. (Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
    Afghan family finds home in Federal Way after...
    By Alex Bruell • July 25, 2023 2:00 pm

    Hamid Stanikzai sits at his north Federal Way apartment, tea and a spread of refreshments set out, his kids waiting…

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    Ballots hit mailboxes for August primary election
    By Alex Bruell • July 22, 2023 7:30 am

    Federal Way voters will decide on school board seat, fire levy and veteran services levy.

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    Screengrab from video of the meeting.
Iam Tongi was honored July 18 during the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.
    ‘American Idol’ champ Iam Tongi honored by King...
    By Alex Bruell • July 21, 2023 9:30 am

    Iam Tongi was honored on July 18 by proclamation from the Metropolitan King County Council.

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    Police lights (File photo)
    Man killed in drive-by shooting on Military Road...
    By Alex Bruell • July 20, 2023 6:30 pm

    The man was killed in the early morning of July 15.

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    The city and council July 18 honored the Federal Way Little League Seniors, who won the state baseball championship and will represent Federal Way and Washington State at the West Regional Senior Little League All Star Tournament from July 20 — 26 in Oakland, California. To support the team financially, visit: gofundme.com/f/fwnll-senior-all-stars-headed-to-regionals. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    FW Council welcomes five new police officers, talks...
    By Alex Bruell • July 20, 2023 2:10 pm

    News from the July 18 meeting.

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    Alex Bruell / The Mirror 
Deena Rose, left, and Chris Buchanan stand outside Buchanan’s office in Federal Way. Buchanan has written a book for youth exploring their grief.
    Corey Nettles brought Federal Way together — and...
    By Alex Bruell • July 14, 2023 8:30 am

    “RIP Corey” was written to help young people process death of loved ones

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    Photo by Bruce Honda. 
From left to right: Corporals Hilary Mariani, Jae An, Ricardo Cuellar and Eric Reyna are sworn in during the July 5, 2023 city council meeting.
    Council approves ADUs ordinances, addresses water damage at...
    By Alex Bruell • July 13, 2023 3:00 pm

    Plus, Federal Way Police marked the appointments of five officers to new positions

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    Police lights (File photo)
    3 killed in early morning collision on I-5...
    By Alex Bruell • July 10, 2023 4:00 pm

    The victims are a 27-year-old Federal Way resident and two 25-year-old Seattle residents.

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    Alex Bruell / The Mirror 
COO Brandon Fischer (left) and owner Bob Fischer are the names behind the store at Federal Way’s new Pet Supplies Plus, located next to and around the corner from Amazon Fresh at The Commons mall.
    Pet Supplies Plus opens at The Commons
    By Alex Bruell • July 8, 2023 9:00 am

    Pet Supplies Plus’ grand opening weekend is from July 14-16.

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