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FWPD partnership aimed at helping distressed community members

The Federal Way Police Department’s partnership with BlueBridge will enable officers to provide things such as food and…

Gyongi Maas. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

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King County settles dog-biting lawsuit for $21.5 million

A woman was jogging in her neighborhood in February 2022, when two dogs from a home that was…

The intersection of 10th Avenue South and South 312th Street. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way shooting leaves man in critical condition

The man’s roommate allegedly shot him, according to police.

Hailey Bunkelman at her sentencing, and a photo from the Federal Way Police Department of the truck that hit Robert Spafford. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Woman sentenced for 2023 fatal hit-and-run in Federal Way

It’s alleged that after shoplifting, she hit a man on Pacific Highway in a stolen truck.

The intersection of Pacific Highway South and Dash Point Road. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Motorcyclist dies at Pacific Highway South and Dash Point Road

The man struck the side of an RV.

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Over $9,000 paid out at Federal Way gun buyback

Some funds from the grant were left over, and the department is planning another lockbox giveaway.

Photos of Rashawn Lucas from a GoFundMe for his funeral expenses. Courtesy photos

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Man charged for Aug. 18 Federal Way killing at apartment

Rashawn Lucas died from a single gunshot wound.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Bob Darrigan with a puppet at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Meet Bob Darrigan, an involved FW community member

His main service is in the Federal Way Lions Club, which he has been a member of for…

Left to right: The spot where the explosion occurred and the vehicle where the explosion originated being towed away. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Explosion destroys vehicle in Federal Way

The explosion did not appear to be accidental

The USPS signage in front of the Federal Way location’s employee entrance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way USPS mailing center fined $33K for waste violations

The same violations were found in three different years, spanning back to 2018.

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Suspect arrested in shooting death at Federal Way apartment

Matthew Krutenat was arrested as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man at The Shores…

Caution tape and officers at The Shores Apartments on Aug. 18. By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Fatal shooting at The Shores Apartments in Federal Way

On Aug. 18, a man was pronounced dead after he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

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Federal Way Police Department to host gun buyback

Event takes place at City Hall on Aug. 16.

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Man dies in motorcycle crash on 21st Avenue

He was traveling at a high rate of speed when he swerved to avoid a collision.

A screenshot of the approximate location where the shooting occurred. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Detectives searching for witnesses to SR 18 shooting

On Aug. 6, it was reported that a black or silver Honda fired at a silver Toyota Corolla.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell shaking a new police recruit’s hand. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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How the Federal Way Police Department handles overtime

Several factors lead to officers working extra hours.

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

The Apple Massage location in May 2023. File photo

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Woman running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

She now runs a coffee shop at the mall.