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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Darlene Kudeituka

Kudeituka played for the state tournament flag team and the state champ cheer team.

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Crime & Justice

Dating app meetup turned stickup | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Elijah Gillespie

Gillespie made an immediate impact on the basketball floor for the Eagles.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Marina Velasco-Bono

Velasco-Bono is one of the best Federal Way wrestlers in program history.

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Life

Decatur Jazz Band has some big shows coming up

School was selected to perform at the annual Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, pictured here at last year’s State of the City address. This year’s State of the City address is Feb. 19 at the Performing Arts and Event Center. File photo

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 13 edition

State of the City: Mayor Jim Ferrell will present an annual State of the City Address at 6…

Left to right: South King Fire Commissioners Martese Monroe, Bill Fuller and Caroline Vadino, and South King Fire Chief Ryan Woodey, Assistant Chief of Operations Dave Michaels, and Assistant Chief of Planning and Services Eric Suckoll at Woodey’s meet and greet on Feb. 10 at Station 62. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

News

Meet South King Fire’s new chief

Left to right: South King Fire Commissioners Martese Monroe, Bill Fuller and Caroline Vadino, and South King Fire…

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News

Person believes they are dating Carrie Underwood | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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News

Man has medical emergency while in FWPD custody

Auburn police are in charge of the use-of-force investigation.

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News

Person reports planned mutual combat | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Dave’s Hot Chicken held a ribbon cutting with Federal Way elected officials on Feb. 6. Courtesy photo/City of Federal Way

Business

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Federal Way

Popular fast food chain Dave’s Hot Chicken held a grand opening Feb. 6 for its new location in…

Phenomenal She dance team - seen here at Federal Way’s MLK Celebration in January 2026 - are members of one of Phenomenal She’s programs, an organization with the mission to provide mentorship encouragement, and empowerment to young women of color by building confidence around education, social awareness and self-esteem. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 6 edition

Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to…

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Jalivia Jones

Jones is a captain and is one of Decatur’s top point scorers this season.

Volunteers teamed up with the Washington Native Plant Society and the city of Federal Way on park restoration efforts at Celebration Park and Steel Lake Annex on Jan. 18, including Amanda Miller, executive director of South King Tool Library. Photo courtesy of the city of Federal Way

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 30 edition

Peking Acrobats return to North America for their landmark 35th tour, bringing their breathtaking display of Chinese circus…

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Laelah Tiquia

Tiquia is a returning state champ and is the leader of the pack with strikes in 53% of…

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Seelenfreund Cho

Cho is a dedicated member of Raiders swim for the past four years.

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News

Two young children walking alone | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

New Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore connects with constituents at the Federal Way Mirror’s monthly community event, Hot off the Presses, on Jan. 14 at Poverty Bay Cafe. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 23 edition

Peking Acrobats return to North America for their landmark 35th tour, bringing their breathtaking display of Chinese circus…

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Annette Sagale

Sagale is the quarterback and safety for the Titans top 10 girls flag team in the state.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: De Tre Walker

Walker guards the other team’s best player and rebounds like a big.