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Robert Nelson III , sitting next to his lawyer in court while Judge Elizabeth J. Berns is in the background. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Trial begins over murder of man found in ditch

Robert Nelson III is accused of killing Uso Hale in November 2021 on the outskirts of Federal Way.

Press release from Des Moines Police Department

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Person shot at Redondo boat launch

A suspect has been detained.

(From Washington State Patrol)

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Oregon man, 45, dies in Federal Way crash

At about 10 a.m. June 20, a man from Astoria, Oregon, died in a fatal vehicle crash in…

Federal Way City Councilmember Hoang V. Tran and Saudia Abdullah of the Diversity Commission hold the Juneteenth Proclamation. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Council roundup: Loud vehicles and proclamations

Also: Municipal Court honors student art contest winners.

Mayor Jim Ferrell and Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, along with others, at the South King Fire 75th anniversary. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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South King Fire celebrates 75th anniversary

At Station 62, it’s a celebratio with food and fun for kids.

Man robbing Subway on June 14. Photo obtained from Federal Way Police Department Public Records

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Subway on 1st Avenue robbed at gunpoint, no suspect

“She said she was very scared and thought he would hurt her.”

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Demon talks to meth user| Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The Phenomenal She Dance Team performing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Phenomenal She and Game of Life host Juneteenth celebration

Federal Way community gathers for annual event.

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Man asks police for more alcohol | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department crime log.

Screenshot from Google Images of an Orbeez toy gun.

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17-year-old found shooting Orbeez gel balls at students

Federal Way police are unaware of any connection between several cases involving the toy guns.

The Springfield XD 40 retrieved from the suspect’s vehicle and the suspect’s dog, “King.” Photo from the Federal Way Police Department

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Man arrested after allegedly brandishing firearm on Pacific Hwy

A man allegedly got into a dispute with another man over a gas pump.

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Gunpoint robbery at Federal Way Crossings

In broad daylight, a man was robbed at gunpoint, losing his phone and wallet.

The information release from the Puyallup Police Department. Photo from the Puyallup Police Department Facebook page

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Two males arrested in Federal Way linked to Puyallup death

Woman was killed during an attempted carjacking, according to police.

District 30 State Sen. Claire Wilson speaks June 5 at the Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission’s “Senior Connections” event. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Sen. Wilson talks new legislation with Senior Advisory Commission

Wilson covered a range of topics such as new pursuit laws, incarceration recidivism, mental and behavioral health, and…

Malena Garces in her shop, Expresalo con Detalles, next to her gift baskets and flowers. The store is located at 1500 South 336th St. in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Expresalo con Detalles, a flower and gift shop born from the pandemic

Federal Way florist keeps growing her business.

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Teen reports groping incident at H-Mart, but the suspect was not identified

The victim said it took her a moment to realize what had happened.

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Robber gets caught, swallows fentanyl | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Second-degree murder trial pending for Federal Way resident

Case is related to the robbery of a cannabis shop in Renton.

Examples of toy guns that fire Orbeez. (Google Images screenshot)

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Federal Way police field multiple reports of drive-by shootings with toy guns

Several cases involve ‘Orbeez’ guns that shoot gel balls.

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Honest woman tells police she’s driving drunk | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.