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    Articles by Joshua Solorzano
    Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.
    Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 26, 2025 4:45 pm

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

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    Bob Darrigan with a puppet at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Meet Bob Darrigan, an involved FW community member
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 23, 2025 10:00 am

    His main service is in the Federal Way Lions Club, which he has been a member of for 40 years.

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    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
    Explosion destroys vehicle in Federal Way
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 22, 2025 4:30 pm

    The explosion did not appear to be accidental

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    The USPS signage in front of the Federal Way location’s employee entrance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Federal Way USPS mailing center fined $33K for...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 21, 2025 11:40 am

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

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    Photos of Matthew Krutenat. Courtesy photos.
    Suspect arrested in shooting death at Federal Way...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 20, 2025 5:30 pm

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

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    Caution tape and officers at The Shores Apartments on Aug. 18. By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Fatal shooting at The Shores Apartments in Federal...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 18, 2025 1:25 pm

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

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    Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
    King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 15, 2025 11:00 am

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

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    Courtesy photo.
    Federal Way Police Department to host gun buyback
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 14, 2025 10:24 am

    Event takes place at City Hall on Aug. 16.

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    Man dies in motorcycle crash on 21st Avenue
    Man dies in motorcycle crash on 21st Avenue
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 14, 2025 9:48 am

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

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    A screenshot of the approximate location where the shooting occurred. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.
    Detectives searching for witnesses to SR 18 shooting
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 13, 2025 3:00 pm

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

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    Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell shaking a new police recruit’s hand. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
    How the Federal Way Police Department handles overtime
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 8, 2025 4:00 pm

    Several factors lead to officers working extra hours.

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    Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.
    Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 31, 2025 4:45 pm

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

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    The Apple Massage location in May 2023. File photo
    Woman running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 31, 2025 4:00 pm

    She now runs a coffee shop at the mall.

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    Kim Hensley. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Meet Kim Hensley, one of Federal Way’s prolific...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 26, 2025 11:30 am

    She’s also the founder of the Federal Way Korean American Parents Association.

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    Left to right: Tables at his sentencing, and Andre Davis. Courtesy photo
    Man given 22-year sentence for 2021 fatal shooting
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 25, 2025 11:30 am

    The defendant allegedly shot the man because his driving threatened him.

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    Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.
Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.
    Federal Way man sentenced for crash that killed...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 24, 2025 11:30 am

    The defendant received a two-and-a-half-year sentence, in the middle of the sentencing range.

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    Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department.
    Federal Way Police Department to encrypt communications in...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 18, 2025 5:00 pm

    This move will only allow first responders to listen to their communications.

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    Tayjuan Trevion Fletcher’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way man sentenced to 30 years for...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 18, 2025 2:30 pm

    The court granted him an exceptional downward sentence due to his age.

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    Different angles of the toe found on the beach. From WSP records request.
    Owner of toe found at Dash Point State...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 17, 2025 9:50 am

    The owner wishes to remain anonymous.

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    Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.
    Federal Way man pleads guilty to crash that...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 12, 2025 7:30 am

    A Federal Way man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault following an October 2024 crash on State…

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