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South King Fire Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, left, sits with a guest, District Chief Layne Winter, Deputy Chief Shane Smith and Deputy Chief Lisa Defenbaugh at Poverty Bay Cafe. File photo

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South King Fire chief to retire, deputy chief returns to work

Chief Van Valkenburg’s paid status was extended to Jan. 31, and he will retire on Feb. 1. Deputy…

Scene from the burglary video. Courtesy image

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Federal Way business owner stays optimistic after burglary

See the video of the burglary. In less than two months, his business was hit with two crimes.

Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner Jay Barbour, right, and his restaurant manager pictured at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. File photo

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Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner awarded $14.9 million over shooting that left him paralyzed

The money was awarded by the Tacoma City Council.

The gifts that Catherine North put together for kids. Courtesy photo.

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Hometown Hero: Catherine North leads gift drive, advocates for Federal Way Senior Center

She also serves on the Federal Way Senior Commission.

South King Fire logo. (Courtesy photo)

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Audit: South King Fire lacked oversight of financial activities

Issues included payroll, accounts payable disbursements, vehicle and fuel usage, small attractive assets, and conflict of interest.

Garcia-Barragan’s vehicle [left] and the person’s vehicle who ran into Garcia-Barragan [right]. Photo courtesy of King County Superior Court

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Federal Way man charged in crash that killed passenger

Documents state that evidence showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. FILE PHOTO

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FWPD receives $150,000 for gun buyback and safe giveaway

Funds resulted from a lawsuit against Federal Way Discount Guns for illegally selling high-capacity magazines.

The bullet found in Jayson Jack’s room and the bullet found at the scene. (Photo from charging documents)

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Second suspect arrested in April IHOP shooting death of 2-year-old

His DNA was found in the vehicle, and he is thought to be the driver.

Photos of Antonio Garcia-Fonseca. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Man who shot teen in 2021 pleads guilty to manslaughter

The state recommends a sentence of 114 months.

Mayor Jim Ferrell swearing in new officers at a city council meeting. Courtesy photo.

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Drug arrests up 402% in Federal Way, while others dropped

Mayor Jim Ferrell said he thinks this is a result of recent legislation

Robinpreet Singh’s charging documents. Photo courtesy of King County Superior Court.

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Auburn man charged with vehicular homicide in FW crash

Documents state his blood alcohol content was 0.132.

Glenfield Watkins. File photo

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Sexual assault victims file claims against Federal Way school district

The claims stem from former teacher Glenfield Watkins assault on student at Totem Middle School.

South King Fire Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, left, sits with a guest, District Chief Layne Winter, Deputy Chief Shane Smith and Deputy Chief Lisa Defenbaugh at Poverty Bay Cafe. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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South King Fire chief and deputy chief placed on administrative leave

Separate independent investigations are being conducted.

Participants from Nosotros En Naturaleza — “Us In Nature” in Spanish — on a hike. Courtesy photo

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Nosotros En Naturaleza: Bringing youth hiking

The group is centered on bringing South King County youth hiking for free

Screenshot of the lawsuit.

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Lawsuit dismissed against Federal Way lawyer accused of fraud

The judge granted her motion to dismiss with prejudice, meaning the case is permanently dismissed and cannot be…

Noel Esteban (left) and Paleti Anikesi Veniale II. Courtesy photos

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Charges upgraded for suspect in Federal Way hatchet attack

Noel Esteban, 72, died nearly eight months after being attacked with a hatchet at Town Square Park in…

The AR-15-style rifle and the car it was found in. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department

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Two teens arrested in connection to South King County robberies

Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.

Photos of Tracy Whitney. Courtesy of Pierce County Sheriff’s Department

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Case finally closed in Federal Way woman’s 1988 murder

The suspect died eight months before his identification.

Tam Bui with Irene Graham. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way clinic uses sugar water for pain management

Irene Graham, 105, couldn’t get out of bed on her own before the dextrose injection

A wreath and a tree from the Village Green “Festival of Trees.” Courtesy photo.

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Village Green seeking decorated Christmas tree donations

All trees will be part of an auction, with all proceeds going to the Federal Way Senior Center.