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Renton man dies in crash along NB I-5 in Federal Way

Washington State Patrol says a medical emergency caused the crash.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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COVID-19 outbreak grows to 17 patients, 10 employees at St. Francis Hospital

Some positive cases now found on third floor; first floor outbreak discovered on Jan. 26.

The School Based Health Center (SBHC) at TAF@Saghalie is located at 33914 19th Avenue SW in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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FWPS district opens first School Based Health Center

New resource removes barriers, increases health care access for students at no cost.

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Local family teaches generosity through the generations

Larry Jones and his family are the Mirror’s Hometown Heroes for January.

Cinda Rousseau, left, and Cally Lindenmier, right. Photos courtesy of FWPS

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2 FWPS educators earn National Board Certification

Certification advances the quality of teaching and learning by maintaining high and rigorous standards, district says.

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Delivery driver drops pizza after teen’s threat | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 20-26

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Weyerhaeuser campus clash continues over warehouse plan

Proposal may remove 132 forested acres to allow for 1.5 million square feet of new development.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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7 positive cases found in St. Francis Hospital COVID-19 outbreak

Outbreak occurred in the first floor Surgical Unit between Jan. 11-26.

Albert Veveris, 90, receives his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination on Jan. 26 at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Residents, staff of Village Green receive COVID-19 vaccinations

186 residents and staff were vaccinated at the retirement communitys first clinic on Jan. 26.

The vendor was located at the Southeast corner of Military Road S. and S. Star Lake Road.

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Unlicensed food vendor shut down for selling tamales from ice chest

King County Public Health shut down the Federal Way vendor on Monday, Jan. 25.

South King Fire and Rescue's new Maritime Emergency Response Vessel will be similar to this model drawing. Courtesy photo

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State provides $750K for new ‘floating fire engine’ for South King Fire

Maritime Emergency Response Vessel is the only resource of its kind between Seattle and Tacoma.

The Center at Norpoint, located at 4818 Nassau Ave NE in Tacoma, will soon become a temporary warming shelter. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way officials expect little impact from incoming NE Tacoma warming shelter

A community center in the neighboring limits of Northeast Tacoma will soon become a temporary warming shelter for…

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Husky injured in hit-and-run | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 13-19

A portion of the mayor's Black Lives Matter proclamation and call to action presented Monday, Jan. 18.

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Federal Way mayor presents Black Lives Matter proclamation, call to action

Proclamation urges people to “exercise their patriotic responsibility to strive to challenge racism until it is no more.”

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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Bell ringing, musical performances in Federal Way honor COVID-19 victims

Hosted by Make Music Federal Way, event honors nationwide deaths and 74 Federal Way residents who have died.

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2-year-old child, woman rescued from Auburn house fire

Fire started in the garage around 11:40 p.m. Jan. 20 near the 30100 block of 50th Lane S.…

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, top right, hosted a public forum for African American/Black community members on July 29.

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Upcoming Black, African American community quarterly meeting set for Jan. 27

The third virtual meeting to be held via Zoom from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27.

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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New vaccination site may open at Federal Way’s Performing Arts and Event Center

While no location decision has been made yet, Public Health — Seattle & King County says new sites…

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Meatloaf with glazed mushrooms

No ketchup needed for this week’s meatloaf recipe.

The former Sears building at The Commons mall is under renovations to soon house a new grocery store in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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New businesses are coming to Federal Way in 2021

Commons mall and light rail are key components of local economic development, mayor says.