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FWPS rethinks approach of in-person learning for elementary students

Parents encouraged to respond to learning model survey sent by Federal Way Public Schools

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Electric company accountant discovers embezzlement | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 5-12

Martin Luther King Jr. addresses the crowd during the march on Washington, D.C., in August of 1963. Courtesy photo

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City to host MLK celebration

The City of Federal Way is hosting a virtual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration Monday, Jan. 18.

Firefighter Ann Hoag and her dog, Baker, pictured during the 15-minute wait period after Ann received her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Jan. 11. Courtesy photo

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South King Fire, Federal Way Police receive COVID-19 vaccines

South King Fire and Rescue Driver Engineer Ann Hoag is familiar with the white tents at the Weyerhaeuser…

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Washington State Treasurer-elect Mike Pellicciotti’s transition team includes local leaders

Federal Way Chamber CEO, Kent City Councilmember among team.

Louie Cambra surveys the wreckage of a fallen tree onto his son's car on Jan. 13 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Fallen tree crushes car in Federal Way after storm

No injuries reported.

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NE Tacoma man charged in Federal Way bank robbery

The suspect passed a note to the teller stating he had a gun and would begin to shoot…

The Federal Way Community Center will be closed beginning Thursday through March 31. Photo courtesy of the city of Federal Way

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Federal Way Community Center to reopen Jan. 18

Under Governor Inslee’s reopening guidelines, facility to open for business at 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18.

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Federal Way Black Collective begins Health & Wellness Monday virtual discussions

In order to help others, you must first help yourself, organization’s executive director says.

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Federal Way driver fires multiple shots at WSP troopers during pursuit

The 25-year-old driver attempted to elude troopers around 1:20 a.m. Jan. 6

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Guest finds camera in Federal Way hotel room | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 30-Jan. 3

Azteca Mexican Restaurant is now open for business at 2020 S. 320th St., Suite L, Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Azteca Mexican Restaurant reopens amid COVID-19 restrictions

See a list of local establishments offering outdoor, take out dining

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Federal Way Macy’s store to close in 2021

The location at The Commons mall has served the Federal Way community for 43 years.

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Two unclaimed Washington’s Lottery tickets purchased in Federal Way

Tickets with prizes worth $120K and $420K expire this month.

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AMR ambulance bursts into flames in Federal Way

Investigators classify Jan. 2 incident as “reckless act.”

Floyd Little was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010 after a 30-year wait. File photo

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Floyd Little, football legend and former Federal Way businessman, dies at 78

Little died on Jan. 1 after a battle with cancer.

A Federal Way woman driving under the influence crashed and rolled her vehicle, with a man and four children inside, near Tiger Mountain Summit on Jan. 1. Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol

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New Year’s Day rollover: 4 kids in car, driver suspected of intoxication

A Federal Way woman suspected of driving under the influence with four children in the car was involved…

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US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment

Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.

St. Francis Hospital employees pose for a photo, before laughing about smiling behind their masks. A parade to show support to frontline hospital workers took place in April. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Top Federal Way stories of 2020

I hate the word “unprecedented” just as much as the next overworked journalist in 2020, but this year…

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Man charged with robbery linked to Burien rape, Federal Way murder

DNA of Melvin Lewis Taylor Jr. matches evidence found at the scene of a Federal Way murder in…