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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.

A photo of Nena Edmonds from a GoFundMe for her funeral expense. Courtesy photo

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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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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…

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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.

A picture from the gun buyback. Courtesy photo

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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…