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    Articles by Alex Bruell
    In these photos shared by Brianna Loran, her sons Lucas and Sebastian enjoy a recent visit from firefighters for Lucas’ 5th birthday. Sebastian, 2, nearly died in January after suffering a medical event, but he was saved by a fire crew that arrived in time. Courtesy photo
    Firefighters visit local family after nick-of-time rescue for...
    By Alex Bruell • September 18, 2022 5:30 am

    A boy’s life-saving visit from local firefighters this year may help inspire his older brother to join the service himself…

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    For $15, attendees received nine samples of signature dishes from various Federal Way restaurants at the Taste of Federal Way in 2021.
    Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 24
    By Alex Bruell • September 17, 2022 5:30 am

    The Taste of Federal Way is back.

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    Dave Van Valkenburg will become South King Fire and Rescue’s (SKFR) new assistant chief of operations. Photo courtesy South King Fire and Rescue.
    South King Fire and Rescue names new assistant...
    By Alex Bruell • September 16, 2022 5:30 am

    Longtime firefighter Dave Van Valkenburg will become South King Fire and Rescue’s (SKFR) new Assistant Chief of Operations, the agency…

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    This van, used by Christ’s Church Federal Way on Dash Point Road, was torched in early September by an unknown arsonist or arsonists, the church says. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
    Who torched this church van? Pastors want vandalism...
    By Alex Bruell • September 15, 2022 2:00 pm

    Leaders from Christ’s Church in Federal Way said an unknown arsonist torched one of their shuttle vans this month, the…

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    Photo by Alex Bruell/Federal Way Mirror
Sherese Gamble oversees diversity and workforce management at South King Fire and Rescue, which is looking to grow and diversify its force of firefighters and EMTs.
    South King Fire and Rescue is aiming for...
    By Alex Bruell • September 10, 2022 7:30 am

    The agency is hosting a workshop for future women firefighters next month.

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    Photos by Alex Bruell/Federal Way Mirror
Left, a student at Star Lake Elementary daydreams out loud about some of her favorite foods on the first day of school. Right, Students at Star Lake Elementary listen as their teacher greets them on the first day of school.
    Federal Way students back in action
    By Alex Bruell • September 9, 2022 3:06 pm

    Federal Way students returned to classrooms this week that — for the most part — felt something like normal again.

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    Photo courtesy South Sound News.
    Federal Way police arrest suspect in Labor Day...
    By Alex Bruell • September 8, 2022 11:56 am

    A woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally shooting another young woman Labor Day evening in a neighborhood near…

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    T.K., an employee at Pattison’s West, practices some moves before the rink opens Tuesday afternoon. Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
    El Centro’s expansion includes saving roller skating rink
    By Alex Bruell • September 4, 2022 5:30 pm

    The Pattison’s West Skate Rink was set to close, but will survive pending an October property purchase.

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    Federal Way High School students Aaron Nelson, left, and Colfax Alexander pose for a picture. Photo courtesy Federal Way Public Schools.
    FWHS program helps student and grad capture coveted...
    By Alex Bruell • September 3, 2022 5:30 am

    Starting with a $70k wage out of high school? It’s an impressive accomplishment for two Federal Way High students who,…

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    Courtesy photo
FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer and her team hold the trophy from the Federal Way Rotary Club’s first speed croquet competition at their annual fundraiser auction.
    FW Rotary raises over $20,000 at annual auction,...
    By Alex Bruell • September 1, 2022 1:10 pm

    The Federal Way Rotary raised more than $20,000 for their youth scholarship and community support efforts at a live auction…

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Shelly Cain addresses the Federal Way City Council and gathered audience during their Aug. 9 meeting, in which Cain was recognized for her volunteer work at the city’s Friendship Theatre program.
    Friendship Theatre volunteer helps the show go on...
    By Alex Bruell • August 29, 2022 6:00 am

    Volunteer Shelly Cain is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for August.

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    Photo courtesy of Josh Hoffman
    State trooper shoots driver in Federal Way
    By Alex Bruell • August 25, 2022 9:45 am

    The driver had reportedly struck another vehicle and was shot during an altercation.

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    John Hillding stands in the center of the Bacon and Eggs skatepark, which he designed. The Wilkeson skatepark came about from a state grant, Grindline Skateparks, organizing by Hillding and city leaders, and a lot of volunteers. All photos by Alex Bruell
    Wilkeson businesses hosting Bacon & Eggs Fest this...
    By Alex Bruell • August 24, 2022 12:45 pm

    Wilkesonians will host a skating contest and business fest this weekend to raise money toward keeping the new skate park…

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    Divers, walkers and other beachgoers enjoy Poverty Bay in Des Moines on a Saturday morning, Aug. 13. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
    Fecal bacteria pollution is a problem for Poverty...
    By Alex Bruell • August 19, 2022 5:30 am

    A mix of dog droppings, septic leakage and other pollutants have become a nuisance for wildlife and geoduck harvesting at Poverty Bay over the last few years.

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    Photos by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
    Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a...
    By Alex Bruell • August 18, 2022 3:35 pm

    If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that grievous error.

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    Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo
    County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in...
    By Alex Bruell • July 28, 2022 3:20 pm

    Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face growing wildfire…

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    Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)
    Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget...
    By Alex Bruell • July 25, 2022 10:00 am

    Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout the week…

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    Lessons from Hilde: How to connect with a...
    By Alex Bruell • July 18, 2022 3:15 pm

    Her brother became Federal Way’s first family doctor and helped start St. Francis Hospital.

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    A man who appears to be President Joe Biden is seen in the back seat of a car in the president’s motorcade, departing the Green River College after the president’s speech. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing
    Biden’s visit to Auburn prompts crowds, protests, and...
    By Alex Bruell • April 25, 2022 4:06 pm

    President Joe Biden made a stop at the Green River College in Auburn on April 22 during his two-day visit…

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    Sunset at Mount Rainier. NPS
    Mount Rainier park approves nine new lahar monitoring...
    By Alex Bruell • April 14, 2022 2:47 pm

    The new monitors can give local communities up to 10 extra minutes to evacuate in case of a disaster.

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