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McKenna and Inslee turn to primetime | Andy Hobbs

The race between Rob McKenna, a Republican, and Jay Inslee, a Democrat, could be a squeaker in a…

FUSION volunteers Peggy LaPorte

Life

FUSION helps mother and son escape homelessness

By the end of December 2011, Brittany and her 3-year-old son were homeless.

Dr. Kyle Oh and Dr. Jai Byeon treat patients at Cornerstone Medical Services in Federal Way. Twice a month

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Federal Way clinic welcomes uninsured immigrants

Cornerstone Medical Services hosts a free clinic in Federal Way for low-income residents who cannot afford insurance. The…

A Federal Way police officer arrives to find two 18-year-old men asleep Wednesday morning on the BPA Trail.

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PHOTOS: Cop wakes up drinking buddies on BPA Trail

Dozens of walkers and joggers passed a pair of 18-year-old men who were "sleeping" Wednesday morning on the…

Candidates for District 9 Congress participated in a forum July 21 at Federal Way High School. Pictured left to right: Adam Smith

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District 9 Congress candidates attend election forum

Congressman Adam Smith faced three out of four challengers in a primary election forum Saturday in Federal Way.

A cousin of Wayde Rodrigues-Fale stands by the accident scene Tuesday morning in Federal Way.  Wayde

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Federal Way boy, 8, dies in bicycle accident | UPDATE

Federal Way police report that an 8-year-old boy has died after a collision with a vehicle.

Valley SWAT arrested a suspect in a standoff Tuesday in Federal Way. The standoff began about 8:40 a.m. and ended with the suspect's extraction from a condo at about 1:30 p.m.

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Arson suspect in police standoff at Federal Way condo

At 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Federal Way police were called to the 100 block of South 340th Place at…

Opinion

The moral of Federal Way’s storytelling festival | Andy Hobbs

Once upon a time, PowellsWood Garden hosted a successful storytelling festival in Federal Way.

On July 16

News

I-5/SR 18 flyover ramp opens in Federal Way: ‘Key point for our economy’

A new flyover ramp at Interstate 5 and State Route 18 officially opened Monday in Federal Way, six…

Pictured left to right: Tony Moore

News

PRIMARY ELECTION: District 30 candidates tackle education, jobs, health care

Eight total candidates are vying for District 30's two seats in the state House of Representatives. The top…

News

Federal Way teen dies after rescue from Steel Lake

South King Fire and Rescue responded to a 911 call about 8:18 p.m. July 6 at Steel Lake…

Best Western Evergreen Inn and Suites in Federal Way.

News

Lawsuit: Best Western hotel manager bullied women

The general manager worked at both the Best Western Evergreen Inn and Suites in Federal Way, and the…

Expressions of love and sex are common among elderly residents in nursing homes.

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Nursing home sex: Facilities protect the right to romance

One nursing home's staff closed the drapes and door whenever a younger dementia patient, free of inhibitions, disrobed…

Maricel's Mini Cupcakes is located at 30806 Pacific Highway S.

Business

Maricel’s Mini Cupcakes sells divine treats in Federal Way

Five days a week, Maricel Rodrigo wakes at 3 a.m. to bake hundreds of tiny gourmet cupcakes from…

Alton Chung is a Japanese/Korean teller from Hawaii who creates affecting story performances based on oral histories of Hawaii's peoples. Learn more at www.altonchung.com.

Life

PowellsWood Storytelling Festival coming to Federal Way

Some of the world’s top storytellers will converge in Federal Way at the first PowellsWood Storytelling Festival.

Although the photo caption says June 24

News

North Lake’s Fourth of July parade marks 60th year

The North Lake Improvement Club has held a Fourth of July parade for the neighborhood every year since…

Federal Way residents Jeffrey Ballard

News

Federal Way man rescues fellow fisherman at Steel Lake

When it comes to water rescues, Jeffrey Ballard always seems to be in the right place at the…

A 2008 photo of Federal Way resident Tom Leonard.

Opinion

Federal Way’s impetus for a veterans tribute | Andy Hobbs

A reader raised a good point about economic development — er, opportunity creation — in regards to the…

The Federal Way Mirror is your source for local political news in 2012.

News

District 30 candidates raise money ahead of Aug. primary

As the old saying goes, "Money is the mother's milk of politics." With the upcoming Aug. 7 primary…

Federal Way hosted the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials — Diving at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center.

Opinion

Federal Way economy wins with diving trials | Andy Hobbs

Federal Way earned exposure in media outlets nationwide, from NBC and ESPN to metro dailies like the Washington…