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Olivia Sullivan

Olivia Sullivan

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Thank you, Federal Way, for letting me tell your stories

This is my final week with the Federal Way Mirror.

A conceptual image of the Federal Way station of the Federal Way Link Extension route. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit CEO talks accessibility, delays on Federal Way projects

CEO Julie Timm discussed the Federal Way Link Extension light rail route and the OMF South.

Photo courtesy of Expand Yoga 
Owners Matt Ottenbach, top row in the black hoodie, and Liz Houck, top row in the blue tank top, pose with several teachers at the new Federal Way yoga studio.

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Expand Yoga opens its second location in Federal Way

The yoga studio first started in Tacoma in 2011.

Police found several cartirdge casings in the Safeway parking lot on June 17 after the fatal shooting. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Suspect faces murder charges in Federal Way Safeway shooting

The 20-year-old suspect turned himself in to Federal Way police on June 17, hours after the shooting.

A rendering of the Federal Way location. Image courtesy of Dick’s Drive-in

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Dick’s Drive-in to open Federal Way location July 27

The grand opening celebrations begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27.

Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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2 killed, 1 injured in shooting outside Twin Lakes Safeway

The shooting occurred around 11:15 p.m. on June 16; A man claiming to be the shooter turned himself…

Owners Danny and Darshana Banwait pictured at the Black Bear Diner soft opening on June 3. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Black Bear Diner reopens after renovations

The grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony is at 1 p.m. Friday, June 9.

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The Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission at the Senior Health and Resource Fair on May 11.

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First-ever Health and Resource Fair brings support for seniors

The May 11 information and resources fair welcomed dozens of vendors and organizations from city, county and state…

Patrons at Stars Bar & Grill take a shot in memory of Katie Duhnke and Jessyca Hohn on Wednesday, May 31, during a celebration of life for the two women. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Stars Bar shooting suspect identified; bartenders honored in celebration of life

Federal Way Police have identified the 31-year-old man accused of killing two bartenders and injuring another customer in…

Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

Alex Bruell / The Mirror 
Flowers and candles are left by the door of the Stars Bar & Grill in Federal Way, where two employees were shot and killed early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023. A third man was shot and taken to a hospital. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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2 employees killed, 1 customer injured in shooting at Stars Bar & Grill

Police are still searching for the suspect as of May 22. Anyone with information about the shooting or…

Police lights (File photo)

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1 man shot near Fred Meyer gas station in Federal Way

Officers located a man with apparent gunshot wounds around 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 15.

Over 150 people attended the FUSION “myth-busters” fundraiser luncheon on May 9. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Homelessness is a housing issue, UW professor says

The first FUSION fundraiser luncheon welcomed keynote speaker Gregg Colburn to discuss the root causes, misconceptions of homelessness.

Flowers at the farmers market in 2019. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way Farmers Market to open for 20th season

The market’s opening day is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13.

Judge’s gavel. File photo

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California pair indicted for retail theft scheme involving Washington stores

The scheme involved 190 stores across 23 states, including stores in Federal Way, Covington and Everett.

The Poverty Bay Cafe staff takes a moment to pose for a photo during a busy morning at the cafe on April 26. Olivia Sullivan / Federal Way Mirror

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Poverty Bay Cafe reopens in Federal Way

After closing in 2021, the neighborhood cafe reopened in March, serving up local coffee and delicious eats.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Senior commission to host first-ever Health and Resource Fair

Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission’s resource fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11.

Federal Way’s downtown flag pole is located along S. 320th Street. File photo

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Rep. Smith requests federal funds for community projects

One request seeks $2.5 million for a civic and community space in Federal Way’s downtown area.

Anthoni Jamez Orozco. Photo courtesy of Amy Morris-Ehlo

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Man charged in fatal shooting of Decatur graduate

Anthoni Jamez Orozco died on April 6, a day after he was shot during a confrontation in Seattle.

Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)

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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.