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Two men found with gunshot wounds in Federal Way and Kent

Police believe the victims were involved in the same shooting.

Jan Barber, project manager of Make Music Federal Way, rings bells on Jan. 18 in honor of the more than 400,000 people who have died from COVID-19. Olivia Sullivan/The Mirror

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Make Music Federal Way set for June 21

Free event to enjoy live music from 4-8 p.m. at the Performing Arts and Event Center plaza.

FWPD reports that for fourth year in a row, crime is down in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way re-criminalizes drug possession in wake of court decision

The possession of controlled substances in Federal Way has been re-criminalized with a new ordinance passed April 20…

Emma Monson cleans a grave on April 17 in preparation to upload a photo of the grave to BillionGraves. Photo courtesy of Sheryl Mackey

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Federal Way youth, leaders clean graves to help ancestor research

Dozens of Federal Way community members recently spent a Saturday cleaning gravestones at Mountain View Cemetery in Lakewood…

Kae Lee, fourth from left, stands for a photo with volunteers at the food bank on April 29. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Local food bank director has passion for helping people

Kae Lee, director of the Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank, is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for April.

A student smiles from behind a mask on the first day of school on April 1. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

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Majority of Federal Way students stay in remote learning

As all schools statewide have reopened under the governor’s order, 64% of Federal Way students have opted to…

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Child’s mischief spree includes tossing dildo into pool | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log April 14-20.

(L-R) Assistant Chief Rick Chaney, Capt. Craig Ellenbolt, and firefighter Courtney Cullison. Photo courtesy of South King Fire

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8 firefighters honored for saving mother from burning Auburn home

South King Fire and Rescue crews responded to reports of a mother, baby trapped in a burning home…

A rendering of a proposed south entrance along S. 320th Street and 22nd Ave. S. in Federal Way for the Federal Way Link Extension. Image courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit seeking public comment on Federal Way Transit Center station design

Future Federal Way Link Extension station design is 60% complete.

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Federal Way father of slain daughter, 8, claims he was wrongfully accused | Update

The father was arrested by Federal Way police and booked for unlawful possession of a firearm, domestic-violence assault.

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Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 1

The year’s market is relocated to another part of The Commons mall parking lot.

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Federal Way superintendent joins Chiefs for Change

The national education leadership nonprofit works to provide safe schools, education access and pathways to postsecondary opportunities nationwide.

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Christian Faith Center voices opposition to Sound Transit facility at Federal Way site

A Federal Way church wants to stop the train.

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Bezos Academy preschool for low-income Federal Way families to open in fall

The tuition-free Bezos Academy preschool will serve 40 students.

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Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine appointments open at Auburn, Kent clinics

Appointments available through April 26, says Public Health – Seattle & King County.

A student holds a sign that reads "I can't breathe" at the protest on June 10, 2020, outside of Thomas Jefferson High School. (Olivia Sullivan/staff photo)

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Federal Way mayor on Chauvin verdict: ‘This was the right decision’

City’s police department has made policy changes in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

The Redondo Beach boat launch is located at Redondo Beach Drive South in Des Moines. Photo courtesy of South King Fire

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Man saved from car after driving into water off Redondo Beach boat launch

South King Fire rescue swimmer pulled the man from the sinking car around 12:30 a.m. April 16.

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Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Tammy Campbell stepping down in June

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer appointed as incoming superintendent starting July 1, 2021.

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March of Diapers collects more than 305K diapers for local nonprofits

The seventh-annual event included donations from local businesses, nearby cities, and dozens of generous individuals.

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Black Education Strategy Roundtable receives grant to advance racial equity

Federal Way-based organization aims to create equitable educational opportunities for Black students.