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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

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Masked men duct-tape victim during robbery | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Desmond Bostick’s sentencing documents. Courtesy of the United States District Court

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Federal Way man sentenced to nine months for assaulting woman on flight

“To characterize your conduct as a ‘lapse of judgement’ would be to divorce your conduct from its true…

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Roger Flygare with the Purple Heart flag before it was raised. Photo courtesy of Bill Vadino

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Federal Way raises the Purple Heart flag

Mayor Jim Ferrell, alongside Vietnam War veteran Roger Flygare, did the honors.

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 is hopeful Fire Benefit Charge will pass in primary

Voting deadline is Aug. 6.

Kids riding bikes, and families learning about bikes, on July 27 at the Bicycle Safety Event in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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We Love Our City hosts its first Bike Safety Event

Kids without helmets or bikes could get what they needed.

The FUSION Summer Marketplace’s first row of booths by the FUSION Boutique sign. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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FUSION hosts first Summer Marketplace to benefit programs

Portion of proceeds went to help local families.

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Senior Commission seeking seniors who want to read to kids

Idea was first sparked after a reading day at Camelot Elementary in 2023.

Marcine Anderson reading the interrogatories of the jurors. (Screenshot)

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Inquest concludes in 2019 Federal Way police shooting death

Jurors unanimously found that officers did not kill Malik Williams through criminal means.

Robert Nelson III at trial while his attorney Tim Lewis delivers closings statements. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man found guilty in 2021 death of Uso Hale, who was found in ditch

He will be sentenced on Aug. 22.

Suman Kamath with her dog Toby. Photo courtesy of Suman Kamath

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Hometown Hero: Nonprofit provides support and more for dogs with cancer

Federal Way resident Suman Kamath wants to help local owners navigate the treatment journey.

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Federal Way man involved in multimillion-dollar boosting operation

Alongside a Bellevue man, the pair would buy stolen goods, then sell them online.

Federal Way Police Department Officer Charles Hinkle and Inquest Program Manager Marcine Anderson. (Screenshot)

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Inquest explores 2019 fatal police shooting in Federal Way

Malik Williams was shot in an apartment parking lot.

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Honey Bucket at Decatur blown up | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Federal Way woman accused of driving high in fatal crash

Victim was age 19 and died three days after the crash.

Robert Nelson sitting at trial on the last day of his murder trial. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Jury deliberates in trial for 2021 death of man found in ditch

In closing statements, defense argues justifiable homicide for Robert Nelson III.

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Man shot in the leg on South 336th Street

The victim was uncooperative with officers, and no suspect was found.

The Chevron parking lot on SW Dash Point Road in Federal Way where Moises Vega-Mendez, 37, was fatally shot in October 2019. (File photo courtesy of Evergreen Media Production)

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Two men charged in 2019 Federal Way murder

Police say DNA evidence aided in the charges five years after the death of Moises Vega-Mendez.

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FW police shoot man during a domestic violence dispute

The suspect received non-life-threatening injuries.

Theary Ngeth with her combination plate. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Theary Cambodian Foods serves up authentic bites in Federal Way

Theary Ngeth wants to preserve Cambodian history with her food.