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Man whose dog ate his face was listed as homicide victim by mistake

According to the Federal Way Police Department, the man was believed to have died of natural causes.

Mitch Greene and Danielle Havens. Photos by Bruce Honda.

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Forum features Federal Way Municipal Court judge candidates

The candidates gave their stances on multiple topics and presented who they are.

An example of meth seized by law enforcement agencies. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

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90 pounds of meth seized in Federal Way

Two men met a buyer in the Walmart parking lot before DEA investigators and Federal Way police arrested…

Shelley Puariea. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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A helping community member: Shelley Puariea

She’s been part of the Federal Way community in one way or another since 2002, starting the EX3…

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Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo.

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‘South Hill rapist’ leaves Auburn, goes to Federal Way

Convicted rapist Kevin Coe moved to a home in Federal Way less than a half-mile away from an…

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)

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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now…

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Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.

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Claim filed against state over death of Federal Way child

Soo Jin Hahn, 5, was allegedly killed by her father following multiple signs of abuse that were not…

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South King Fire hires consulting firm in search for new chief

The fire district also recently eliminated a position, filled another position and added a new one.

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Second suspect charged in Feb. murder at FW apartment complex

The defendant was allegedly fighting for a cellphone with the deceased female when a juvenile shot her.

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Federal Way man dies in Kent I-5 motorcycle crash

Collided with a sedan along northbound I-5 early Friday morning, Oct. 10 near SR 516

The Pavilion Apartments near the entrance on Feb. 14, 2025. File photo.

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Suspect, 16, arrested in connection with Federal Way murder

The incident occurred Feb. 13. Another suspect was also located.

Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo. Courtesy photo

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South Hill rapist Kevin Coe moves to Auburn

He was released Oct. 2 from McNeil Island and was initially thought to be moving to Federal Way.

SW 312th Place in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Alleged illegal marijuana grow raided in Federal Way

Five people were arrested in connection to the operation as well as another at a Lakewood home.

Left to right: Jose Rodolfo Aguilar Cortes and Alex Ortiz. Photos from court documents

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Auburn and Federal Way men sentenced for drug distribution

The men were part of a drug ring with ties to Mexico.

Tom Stewart. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Tom Stewart: A man dedicated to Federal Way’s history

He left the Federal Way area for nearly 50 years, but returned to establish a legacy.

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.

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Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound for Puget Sound region

A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.

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Federal Way man pleads guilty to selling stolen goods online

The defendant personally received at least $1 million and must now forfeit it.

Caution tape and Federal Way police officers at The Shores Apartments on Aug. 18. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Many crimes decrease in Federal Way, but murder is up

The mayor and police department credit the decrease to the ability to pursue vehicles and drug arrests.

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Kevin Coe’s mugshot taken in August 2006.

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‘South Hill rapist’ Kevin Coe could move to Federal Way

After being civilly committed at McNeil Island since 2008, Coe could be released on Oct. 2 and move…