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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

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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Man scammed by Tinder prostitutes | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Juvenile asks for cigarettes, points a firearm | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The Federal Way High School Drama Showcase was a fundraiser for the school’s drama department. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 16 edition

Join the city of Federal Way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy from 10:30 a.m. to…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dean Tucker

Tucker looks forward to returning to the state tournament.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Delilah Flores

Flores was an academic state champ last year and 10-3 this season.

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Mailboxes taken down | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who represents the Federal Way area, greets “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings after the county council recognized the game show legend Jan. 6. Jennings is known for his 74-game win streak on the show in 2004. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 9 edition

Be sure to check out the Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event Jan. 14, featuring the new members…

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The most recent South King Fire Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 23 also functioned as a retirement party for Commissioner Bill Gates (in navy shirt) where he shared memories of how the combined Des Moines and South King Fire boards went from 8 to 5 commissioners by having incumbents run against each other.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 2 edition

Lots of fun events are coming in the New Year.

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Federal Way Mirror female athlete of the week: Anna Vincent

Vincent is one of the most coachable players on the team.