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Mi Chalateca serves El Salvadorian food right off Pacific Highway at 1610 S. 341st Place in Federal Way. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror

Business

El Salvadorian restaurant Mi Chalateca thrives in Federal Way

Family business serves homemade pupusas and other classics.

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Screenshot of surveillance footage shows the robbery of Smoke Depot.

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Federal Way smoke shop robbed at gunpoint

See the video: After employee asked suspect to take off his mask because of past robberies, the suspect…

The free senior lunch on July 10 brought a large crowd. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror

Life

Federal Way Community Center holds free monthly senior lunch

On the second Wednesday of every month, the Community Center brings seniors from across the city together to…

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Man makes daring escape during carjacking in Federal Way

According to the report, no weapon was ever seen, but the suspect would repeatedly gesture as if he…

The Hot Rodster Band kicked off the Summer Sound Concert series July 10. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror

Life

Federal Way’s free summer concerts are back

Free shows on Wednesdays at Steel Lake Park.

Diners gather at the 2022 Salmon Bake at Steel Lake Park. File photo

Life

FW Kiwanis Club’s Salmon Bake returns for 68th year

Annual fundraiser is a community staple in Federal Way.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump participated in a debate June 27, 2024. (Screenshot from Google Images)

Northwest

King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate

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

The carnival rides at the King County Fair are always a hit. Photo by Joshua Solorzano

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King County Fair is back, and is looking to grow

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.

Northwest

Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness

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 in Federal Way

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

The scene on June 26 on I-5 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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One dead, three injured in violent incident on I-5 in Federal Way

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

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

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Dog dies in Federal Way apartment fire

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

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

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Woman, 46, dies in morning crash in Federal Way

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

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

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Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather

Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.

“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

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Federal Way hosts annual Juneteenth flag raising ceremony

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