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Federal Way man charged in May killing

Prosecutors believe the 25-year-old suspect dumped the body of 20-year-old Roman Hurtado Hudai on a public trail in…

Alex Bruell / The Mirror JD Peabody holds a copy of his recently released book “The Ink of Elspet,” the first in his new series titled “The Inkwell Chronicles.” The books are for sale and on display at the Federal Way Barnes and Noble.

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Local novelist finds inspiration in ink

Writing the “The Ink of Elspet” has been a kind of therapy for Federal Way pastor JD Peabody

Photo via broadcast video feed. Photos of Sarah Yarborough were shared during the sentencing of Patrick Nicholas, who was convicted last month of killing Sarah in 1991.

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Nicholas gets nearly 46 years for murdering Sarah Yarborough

“There will be accountability, no matter how many years it takes,” judge said in court

Drag queen Nemesis helps raise the pride flag June 1 at Federal Way City Hall. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way raises pride flag

City Hall started flying the flag in 2020.

Mercedes Porras prepares a rice and veggies dish and shows off more homemade treats in these photos taken May 6 at the Church of the Good Shepherd. “We love Mercedes,” the volunteers agreed. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way cook serves up rice, chicken and friendship

Mercedes Porras is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for May 2023.

Gizmo, an eleven-year-old Shih Tzu, was taken in a car theft earlier this month but has now been returned. Photo courtesy of Dara Mandeville

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Stolen dog returned after car theft from Twin Lakes Fred Meyer

A trip for groceries turned into a terrifying ordeal earlier this month when Carolyn Schuler’s Shih Tzu dog,…

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2023 city council, school board elections teed up

Filing week is over and candidates for office are locked in.

Samantha Bond, a senior at Todd Beamer High School, received a $1,000 scholarship May 17 from the Federal Way Women’s Club. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer senior wins local Women’s Club scholarship

The organization is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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It’s Iam: Decatur student wins ‘American Idol’

Iam Tongi is the first Pacific Islander singer to win the contest.

Photo by Bruce Honda. Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting.

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Will Iam Tongi win it all? Decatur student competes this Sunday at ‘Idol’ grand finale

Only one episode left for local singer and guitarist

Alex Bruell / The Mirror Samuel Pierce, 17, is a local high school student and filmmaker who plans to attend the Vancouver Film School. His new film, “The Get Rich Quick Scheme,” was made with the help of local Federal Way school district students.

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Federal Way-area students put together second feature film

Titled “The Get Rich Quick Scheme,” the movie concerns three students who make a bet with their principal…

Alex Bruell / The Mirror Crowds explore the opening day May 13 of the 2023 Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Soaking in the sun at the Federal Way Farmers Market

The Saturday market is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October.

Federal Way City Council (from left to right): Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Erica Norton, Hoang Tran, Susan Honda, Linda Kochmar, Jack Walsh, Jack Dovey. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way scraps drug ordinance after Legislature passes new law

The Federal Way City Council had planned to put a new drug ordinance in place at their May…

Erica Norton announces her immediate resignation from the Federal Way City Council during the May 16 council meeting. Photo via Federal Way YouTube page.

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‘Bye, everybody’: Councilmember Erica Norton abruptly resigns from Federal Way City Council

The announcement came at the end of the May 16 meeting

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Iam Tongi takes Top 5 on ‘American Idol’

Decatur student shows no signs of slowing down.

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

Charles Hoff with his family. Photo provided by Marilyn Hoff.

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Charles Hoff, former school board director, dies at 83

Hoff was a vocal education advocate who helped local students with college scholarships.

Apple Massage sits in the 28000 block of Pacific Highway, as seen May 9. Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Duo charged with promoting prostitution at King County massage businesses

According to police, undercover detectives entered the storefronts and posed as customers. The massage fronts include one location…

Grover Underwood (Joseph Flores), Percy Jackson (Drake Hedrick) and Annabeth Chase (Cam Morse) encounter the many dead spirits of the Underworld. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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‘The Lightning Thief’ brings an Olympus-size story to a new stage

Thomas Jefferson High School production concludes May 12-14.

Patrick Nicholas (right) and his attorney David Montes listen on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 as the jury are polled on their verdict in the case against Nicholas, 59, at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Jurors found Nicholas guilty of murder in the first degree (felony) and murder in the second degree, but found not guilty on a charge of murder in the first degree (premeditated). Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Patrick Nicholas found guilty of 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough

“Nothing will bring Sarah back, but this is as much justice as we can all expect,” friends said.