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    Articles by Max Burchi
    Mi Chalateca serves El Salvadorian food right off Pacific Highway at 1610 S. 341st Place in Federal Way. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror
    El Salvadorian restaurant Mi Chalateca thrives in Federal...
    By Max Burchi • August 4, 2024 8:30 am

    Family business serves homemade pupusas and other classics.

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Screenshot of surveillance footage shows the robbery of Smoke Depot.
    Federal Way smoke shop robbed at gunpoint
    By Max Burchi • August 1, 2024 2:30 pm

    See the video: After employee asked suspect to take off his mask because of past robberies, the suspect said, “It’s about to happen again.”

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    The free senior lunch on July 10 brought a large crowd. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror
    Federal Way Community Center holds free monthly senior...
    By Max Burchi • July 30, 2024 11:30 am

    On the second Wednesday of every month, the Community Center brings seniors from across the city together to meet, socialize and enjoy some delicious food.

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    Man makes daring escape during carjacking in Federal...
    By Max Burchi • July 25, 2024 8:21 am

    According to the report, no weapon was ever seen, but the suspect would repeatedly gesture as if he had a weapon in his pocket.

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    The Hot Rodster Band kicked off the Summer Sound Concert series July 10. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror
    Federal Way’s free summer concerts are back
    By Max Burchi • July 15, 2024 7:30 am

    Free shows on Wednesdays at Steel Lake Park.

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    Diners gather at the 2022 Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park. File photo
    FW Kiwanis Club’s Salmon Bake returns for 68th...
    By Max Burchi • July 7, 2024 4:30 pm

    Annual fundraiser is a community staple in Federal Way.

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    Joe Biden and Donald Trump participated in a debate June 27, 2024. (Screenshot from Google Images)
    King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate
    By Max Burchi • July 5, 2024 5:00 pm

    “I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”

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    The carnival rides at the King County Fair are always a hit. Photo by Joshua Solorzano
    King County Fair is back, and is looking...
    By Max Burchi • July 5, 2024 11:00 am

    The oldest fair west of the Mississippi is open for business July 11-14 at the Enumclaw Expo Center

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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.
    Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness
    By Max Burchi • July 3, 2024 4:00 pm

    In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.

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    Man, 21, robbed at gunpoint in his car...
    By Max Burchi • July 3, 2024 3:50 pm

    Suspect pulled out a handgun outside Commons mall and stole the victim’s car and cellphone.

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    The scene on June 26 on I-5 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of WSDOT
    One dead, three injured in violent incident on...
    By Max Burchi • June 27, 2024 10:30 am

    State patrol says stabbing and shooting took place inside stolen BMW.

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    At around 1:45 p.m. June 24, South King Fire crews stopped a fire at an apartment complex in the 34000 block of 1st Circle South in Federal Way. Courtesy photo
    Dog dies in Federal Way apartment fire
    By Max Burchi • June 26, 2024 4:55 pm

    One person even jumped from the second-story window of the burning unit.

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    On Monday, June 24, at 5:34 a.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred at the South 320th Street and 21st Avenue Southwest intersection. Photo courtesy of South King Fire
    Woman, 46, dies in morning crash in Federal...
    By Max Burchi • June 25, 2024 4:23 pm

    At 5:34 a.m. June 24, a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred at the 320th Street and 21st Avenue Southwest intersection,…

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    Volunteers enjoy the sunshine at Renton’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. The weather will be sunny this weekend as summer officially starts. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather
    By Max Burchi • June 21, 2024 5:30 am

    Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.

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    “We gather today to raise this flag in celebration and remembrance. Let this flag serve as a powerful reminder of the hardships African people endured in this country and the struggles they have overcome and continue to face today,” Diversity Commission Chair Saudia Abdullah said to the crowd outside City Hall. Photo by Max Burchi/The Mirror
    Federal Way hosts annual Juneteenth flag raising ceremony
    By Max Burchi • June 18, 2024 4:37 pm

    Speakers at Federal Way’s ceremony reflected on how far the nation has come.

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