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    Articles by Olivia Sullivan
    Owners Danny and Darshana Banwait pictured at the Black Bear Diner soft opening on June 3. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror
    Black Bear Diner reopens after renovations
    By Olivia Sullivan • June 6, 2023 1:00 pm

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

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    Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror 
The Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission at the Senior Health and Resource Fair on May 11.
    First-ever Health and Resource Fair brings support for...
    By Olivia Sullivan • June 1, 2023 4:10 pm

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

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    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
    Stars Bar shooting suspect identified; bartenders honored in...
    By Olivia Sullivan • June 1, 2023 8:46 am

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

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    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
    ‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk...
    By Olivia Sullivan • May 23, 2023 3:00 pm

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

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    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
    2 employees killed, 1 customer injured in shooting...
    By Olivia Sullivan • May 22, 2023 10:50 am

    Police are still searching for the suspect as of May 22. Anyone with information about the shooting or who was at Stars Bar & Grill on the night of the shooting is urged to contact the Federal Way Police Department at 253-835-2121.

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    Police lights (File photo)
    1 man shot near Fred Meyer gas station...
    By Olivia Sullivan • May 15, 2023 1:15 pm

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

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    Over 150 people attended the FUSION “myth-busters” fundraiser luncheon on May 9. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
    Homelessness is a housing issue, UW professor says
    By Olivia Sullivan • May 13, 2023 11:30 am

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

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    Flowers at the farmers market in 2019. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
    Federal Way Farmers Market to open for 20th...
    By Olivia Sullivan • May 5, 2023 1:30 pm

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

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    Judge’s gavel. File photo
    California pair indicted for retail theft scheme involving...
    By Olivia Sullivan • May 4, 2023 12:25 pm

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

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    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
    Poverty Bay Cafe reopens in Federal Way
    By Olivia Sullivan • April 28, 2023 1:00 pm

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

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    The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror
    Senior commission to host first-ever Health and Resource...
    By Olivia Sullivan • April 26, 2023 1:30 pm

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

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    Federal Way’s downtown flag pole is located along S. 320th Street. File photo
    Rep. Smith requests federal funds for community projects
    By Olivia Sullivan • April 18, 2023 4:45 pm

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

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    Anthoni Jamez Orozco. Photo courtesy of Amy Morris-Ehlo
    Man charged in fatal shooting of Decatur graduate
    By Olivia Sullivan • April 13, 2023 8:47 am

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

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    Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)
    Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son...
    By Olivia Sullivan • April 10, 2023 7:06 pm

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

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    Rescue divers search Five Mile Lake in Auburn on April 5 for a fisherman who went into the water to help a kayaker. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue
    Man dies assisting kayaker at Five Mile Lake
    By Olivia Sullivan • April 6, 2023 9:20 am

    The kayaker was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center on April 5.

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    Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
South King Fire and Rescue Lt. Ann Hoag, left, holds her son Flynn and firefighter Amanda Weed holds her daughter, Parker, outside Station 63 on March 9.
    First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting...
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 25, 2023 5:30 am

    Lt. Ann Hoag and Firefighter Amanda Weed are the first firefighters in the department’s history to give birth.

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    CISFWH Executive Director David de la Fuente speaks to the crowd on March 10 at the annual fundraiser breakfast, hosted at Thomas Jefferson High School. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
    Communities in Schools hosts annual breakfast fundraiser
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 16, 2023 11:20 am

    Communities in Schools of Federal Way — Highline (CISFWH) hosted its annual fundraiser breakfast on March 10, celebrating 30 years…

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    Dr. VanDevanter. Courtesy photo
    Dr. Camille VanDevanter voted Best Dentist
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 11, 2023 3:30 pm

    This winner has a lot to smile about.

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    David Harrison, left, and Jamony Young hold their Hometown Hero of the Year awards on March 8. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Hometown Heroes of the Year 2023: David Harrison...
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 11, 2023 6:30 am

    The two awardees were honored at the March 8 celebration.

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    Decatur High School in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools
    Decatur security guard arrested after allegations of sexual...
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 9, 2023 9:50 am

    The security guard was arrested Wednesday, March 8 , and booked into jail for first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor.

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    Photo courtesy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
    First state library for incarcerated youth opens at...
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 8, 2023 7:00 am

    The Echo Glen State Library has been used by approximately 92% of the resident population since its opening.

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    Police lights (File photo)
    1 dead, 1 injured after shooting near Federal...
    By Olivia Sullivan • February 18, 2023 9:30 am

    The suspect, a 31-year-old man, is in custody, police say.

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    Owners Stephen Kostresh and Carla Kostresh pictured inside the Federal Way Buds and Blooms location on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror
    Valentine’s Day is the ‘Super Bowl of flowers’...
    By Olivia Sullivan • February 14, 2023 4:45 pm

    This year, the Federal Way Buds and Blooms has prepared over 500 orders for the February holiday.

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    • Black Bear Diner reopens after renovations
    • Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year winners to be announced June 5
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    • Local novelist finds inspiration in ink

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