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FW police investigate Christmas Day homicide

Officers arrived at the Pavilion Apartments to find Pedro Balderas in the parking lot with gunshot wounds.

Police released this image of a suspect in connection with a hatchet attack in Town Square Park in Federal Way. (Photo provided by Federal Way Police Department)

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FWPD works with Kent Police to arrest hatchet-wielding suspect

In the process of detaining the suspect, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

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King County is considering ways to increase both the supply of and demand for compost to help divert organic material from the landfill.

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Tree recycling, holiday compost tips for Federal Way residents

The holiday season generates plenty of generosity and cheer, but can also bring a lot of waste in…

Police are requesting the public’s help in identifying this assault suspect in connection with a hatchet attack in Town Square Park in Federal Way. (Photo provided by Federal Way Police Department)

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FW police search for hatchet attack suspect

Incident took place at Town Square Park, 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

Representative Jamila Taylor and Senator Claire Wilson at the Legislative Agenda Breakfast. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way’s legislative agenda targets police pursuits

Public safety and transportation highlight discussion among city leaders and state legislators.

Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Students want safer school crossing on Pacific Highway

Protest highlights safety issue near Federal Way High School.

Kids could sit with Santa for photos at the spontaneous stops along the Santa Parade route on Dec. 12. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Santa parades bring smiles across Federal Way

The events also collect hundreds of pounds of food for people in need.

The child was jumping on this trampoline when she fell and got cut. (Photo provided by Morgan Bray)

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Mom considers lawsuit over daughter’s injury at Federal Way school

4-year-old girl was playing on a trampoline in a classroom when she fell and cut her face on…

Local leaders help cut the ribbon at the Federal Way toxicology lab opening event. From left to right: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Sen. Claire Wilson, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Governor Jay Inslee, Council President Linda Kochmar, Dr. Fiona Couper, Director of the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau, WSP Chief John Batiste and Police Chief Andy Hwang. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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State patrol opens new toxicology lab in Federal Way

Facility expected to speed up test results related to DUIs and assaults.

Carlecia Bell and Icea Pettigrew of Phenomenal She present about their organization’s work at the Hot off the Presses community open house on Nov. 21 at Poverty Bay Cafe. The next Hot off the Presses event runs 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the cafe, 1108 South 322nd Place, Federal Way. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)

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The Mirror invites you to attend ‘Hot off the Presses’

The next Hot off the Presses event runs 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Poverty Bay Cafe, 1108 South…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Boy Scouts present the colors at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Dec. 5.

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Council shuts down racist comments at last meeting of 2023

Also: Boy Scouts present the colors; commission appointments made.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Brandy Atkinson from Valley Cities presents at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the PAEC.

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FW Chamber meeting includes discussion on mental health aid

The monthly Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Dec. 6 featured speakers from Valley Cities, who shared…

Box full of fentanyl pills (Courtesy of Renton Police Department)

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Governor proposes more funding to fight fentanyl crisis

There have been 982 fentanyl-related drug deaths in King County so far this year.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang
Recent mailers in Federal Way that provide reminders to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. They remind residents that an important enrollment period is happening, but also serve as advertisements for private insurance companies that can be misleading.

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Beware of Medicare fraud and more during the holidays

Some have dropped classic Medicare in favor of the privately insured version, only to find their medical needs…

Doug Baxter Jenkins, State Rep. Jamila Taylor, and Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan at the Boys and Girls Club of King County Great Futures Gala in 2022. Cynthia is on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of King County. Photo provided by Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan

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Hometown hero ‘is the glue that the community needs’

Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan works to reduce violence by connecting communities to the resources they need.

Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

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Wild Waves property owners prepare for rezoning

Agreement would allow more flexibility for development at the theme park, such as construction of a hotel.

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Attendees at the Senior Commission Connection event ask questions about the Public Art in Federal Way presentation given by Vickie Chynoweth.

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Community connections for Federal Way seniors

Look out for the next Senior Advisory Commission event, which will take place on Dec. 20 in the…

The Aloha Kalikimaka 2023 opening ceremony. Photo by community member and photographer @t.g.koz on Instagram

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Local Hawaiian community celebrates history with fundraiser

Their goal is to “encourage public involvement through understanding and living the Hawaiian culture through music, dance, language,…

Multiple generations of the Williams family from Federal Way at Ebony Fashion Week, including founder and CEO De’Vaughnn Williams. Pictured left to right: Darryl Williams Sr, De’Arra Williams, Mycah Hopkins (front), Darryl Williams Jr, Carolyn Lockett and De’Vaughnn Williams. Photo by: Victor Jones (@genericvick)

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Federal Way local hosts fifth annual Ebony Fashion Week

See photos from the event.

Photo courtesy of David Solano/Federal Way Mayor’s office.
Police Chief Andy Hwang shares public safety updates with the Federal Way City Council.

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FW police chief talks crime, staffing and pursuits

Two police reforms that Chief Andy Hwang said are affecting his department are pursuit laws and laws around…