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Child injured after car crashes into tree | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 10-15.

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A few questions for South King Fire’s Gordy Goodsell

Fire Marshal and Assistant Chief Gordy Goodsell was recently voted best firefighter by Federal Way residents.

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Readers pick Judge Dave Larson for best city leader

Larson joined the Federal Way Municipal Court in 2008.

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Rose Ehl, left, stands with Federal Way Farmers Market DJ LaMont Atkinson.

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The Federal Way Farmers Market is a dream come true

Rose Ehl, director of the Federal Way Farmers Market, was voted best community volunteer.

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Federal Way man charged after pistol-whipping, robbing girl

The Federal Way man allegedly forced the girl into sex trafficking months prior, documents state.

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Student lights toilet roll on fire | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 2-9.

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Leandra Craft announces run for 30th District State Representative

Craft is a King County senior deputy prosecuting attorney and former Federal Way City Council member.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Masks optional for students, staff at Federal Way schools

FWPS district recently announced changes to mask requirements, effective March 12.

Looking west, the Sound Transit Federal Way Link Extension construction is taking shape in the city’s core. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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The quest for cranes in downtown Federal Way

Open house on March 24 seeks input from community members to envision the city core’s future.

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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking re-election

Johnson (D-Federal Way) sponsored legislative bills on police reform, use of force.

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Federal Way man shot, killed by Tacoma police identified

The shooting occurred on Feb. 24 in Tacoma.

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Motorcyclist, 34, dies in collision on I-5 near Federal Way

The collision closed SB I-5 for several hours on March 6.

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Former Fire Chief Vic Pennington appointed to Des Moines City Council

Public expressed desire for more diverse city council to represent the community.

Crowd members drape the Ukrainian flag over the shoulders on Feb. 25 at Federal Way City Hall where community members and elected officials raised the Ukrainian flag. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way welcomes Rivne, Ukraine as sister city

Rivne is Federal Way’s third sister city; Federal Way Chamber to host meeting with the Ukrainian Association of…

Fire Chief Vic Pennington pictured in 2021 during the department's 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony of Sept. 11. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Former fire chief Vic Pennington applies for Des Moines City Council

Details of his separation agreement with the fire district include a year of paid salary.

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Federal Way honors Women in Public Office Day

“There is nothing as powerful as a woman who steps up to lead,” Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin says.

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Local nonprofit kicks off 8th annual March of Diapers fundraiser

This year’s goal is to collect half a million diapers, founder says.

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Suspect pretends to be employee, steals $800 from cash register | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 22 to March 1.

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Man dies after hit-and-run in Federal Way

Driver fled the scene, crashed car into nearby business, police say.

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Federal Way raises Ukrainian flag in solidarity

Community member Vitaliy Piekhotin spoke at the flag raising, attended by about 100 people on Feb. 25.