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    Articles by Alex Bruell
    Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell spoke to the city’s business opportunities and his desire to see legislative change in policing during the Feb. 16, 2023, State of the City Address. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Big challenges, big opportunities outlined in mayor’s State...
    By Alex Bruell • February 17, 2023 5:00 pm

    Mayor Jim Ferrell offered an optimistic vision of Federal Way’s future, buoyed by recent business development and approaching light rail…

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    Alinea Kirshenbaum, in the black-and-white striped shirt, debuted her musical “City of Lights” this month at the Federal Way Public Academy. Photos taken and shared by Valerie Bradshaw, FWPA Office Manager / Registrar.
    Federal Way Public Academy students perform original musical
    By Alex Bruell • February 16, 2023 1:00 pm

    It’s a story of friendship, dreams and finding yourself in an unfamiliar place — but this musical was written and…

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    The Federal Way Inn and Suites at 1688 S. 348th St., which was formerly the Red Lion hotel. Photo take in February 2023. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Red Lion shelter opening still in limbo after...
    By Alex Bruell • February 12, 2023 5:30 am

    Delays at the former Red Lion hotel, including the clean-up of methamphetamine contamination, kept the county-owned property from being ready…

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    Federal Way councilmembers and the mayor pose for a photo with students from Thomas Jefferson and Decatur high schools during the city’s proclamation of Black History Month. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    FW City Council roundup includes Black History Month...
    By Alex Bruell • February 9, 2023 1:30 pm

    The Federal Way City Council discussed legislative news, approved spending for city projects and voted to let the city form…

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    This photo, shared by Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell on Twitter, shows officers working at the Feb. 4 gun buy-back event in Federal Way.
    Federal Way gun buy-back event nets 190 no-longer-wanted...
    By Alex Bruell • February 7, 2023 5:00 pm

    The goal of the Feb. 4 gun buyback was to reduce the number of guns that are in the hands of people who don’t want or shouldn’t have them.

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    Keanu Earnest is a 16-year-old Todd Beamer High School student with an infectious smile and plans to attend college after high school. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Federal Way’s Youth of the Year isn’t afraid...
    By Alex Bruell • February 7, 2023 4:00 pm

    The 16-year-old Todd Beamer High School junior was recently chosen as Youth of the Year at the Federal Way Boys Girls Club.

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    This architectural rendering by Bumgardner Architects shows what the finished Redondo Heights development might look like from the street view level.
    Ground broken at new affordable housing development near...
    By Alex Bruell • February 6, 2023 1:30 pm

    The development includes 334 units.

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    A view of the Federal Way Link Extension route looking west over downtown Federal Way in Nov. 2022. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda
    Council retreat: What kind of Federal Way do...
    By Alex Bruell • February 4, 2023 5:30 am

    Federal Way City Councilmembers plotted the future of downtown and discussed, but didn’t take any action, on attendance rules for…

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    Toby Dycus (left) explains how he and co-writer Stephen Prescott put together one of the issues of “Nightstik.” Alex Bruell/The Mirror
    Federal Way teacher pens third issue of indie...
    By Alex Bruell • February 3, 2023 7:00 am

    ‘Nightstik’ is a superhero story decades in the making

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    The Rep. Roger Freeman Award highlights four qualities attributed to former local state Rep. Roger Freeman: Justice, Diversity, Compassion and Integrity.
    Roger Freeman award seeks high school applicants from...
    By Alex Bruell • January 30, 2023 2:30 pm

    All contestants must submit an application and an essay, song, poem, video or other piece of art by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.

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    Decatur High School Band Director Jeff Chang directs his early-morning jazz band students the morning of Jan. 18. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Hometown Hero: Decatur band director drums up young...
    By Alex Bruell • January 27, 2023 7:30 am

    Band Director Jeff Chang has been sharing his love of music with students at Decatur High School for a decade.

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    Alex Bruell / The Mirror
The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11.
The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Federal Way motel could become temporary emergency shelter
    By Alex Bruell • January 26, 2023 1:30 pm

    Public comments are due to the City of Federal Way by Feb. 6.

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    Law enforcement officials responded to reports of a shooting just before 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of South Sound News
    Man, 45, fatally shot near Mirror Lake
    By Alex Bruell • January 25, 2023 1:00 pm

    A 22-year-old man, the suspected shooter, was detained and is cooperating with police.

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    The family of Federal Way Police Officer Jeffrey Mundell pin his badge during his promotional swearing-in at the city council’s Jan. 17 meeting. Mundell was promoted from corporal to the lieutenant position. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    City leaders examine shopping carts, low-income housing
    By Alex Bruell • January 20, 2023 5:30 am

    Federal Way City Council roundup.

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    Singers, students, steppers, speakers and more filled the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center with the lessons of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan 14. They shared in equal measure both the history and writings of Dr. King’s life, and their own forward-thinking ideas on America’s progress toward the vision he held. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Federal Way remembers the life, mission of Dr....
    By Alex Bruell • January 16, 2023 1:00 pm

    Hope, love and a fearless telling of the truth — that’s just some of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s…

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    Alex Bruell/the Mirror
The entrance to Seattle Children’s Federal Way clinic, as seen on Jan. 11.
    Seattle Children’s Federal Way Clinic receives $5M for...
    By Alex Bruell • January 14, 2023 5:30 am

    Seattle Children’s Federal Way outpatient clinic will receive $5 million in federal funding for a renovation to expand its mental…

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    From left, Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and Kristine Reeves. Courtesy photos
    Federal Way legislators pursue bills on body cameras,...
    By Alex Bruell • January 9, 2023 10:43 am

    Washington state legislators will assemble Jan. 9 for an action-packed session this year.

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    The new mixed-use residential development is seen from 1st Avenue S. Photo by Alex Bruell
    Construction underway for 233-unit development near West Hylebos...
    By Alex Bruell • January 5, 2023 1:20 pm

    Residential units along with commercial spaces to come.

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    Public Works Development Services Manager Cole Elliott gives a presentation on the increase of oversize- and overweight-loaded vehicles in Federal Way in recent years, many of those vehicles travelling on non-designated truck routes which increases wear-and-tear of city infrastructure. An ordinance in the works would seek to work cooperatively with haulers to minimize that damage. Photo by Bruce Honda
    FW Council: City may form HR department, can...
    By Alex Bruell • January 5, 2023 5:30 am

    The council also proclaimed Jan. 13 as Korean American Day in Federal Way.

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    File photo
    Major crime cases in Federal Way and where...
    By Alex Bruell • January 1, 2023 5:30 am

    As the year draws to a close, here’s a status update on a dozen murder cases tied to the Federal…

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