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Federal Way City Council member Linda Kochmar. Photo courtesy city of Federal Way

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Councilmember Kochmar wins 2020 Elected Women of Excellence Award

Award given by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL)

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

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“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stars will perform virtual show

The only rule is that you must wear pants.

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Victims robbed at gunpoint over iPhone sale | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 11-17

Photo courtesy of City of Federal Way

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Federal Way provides another round of CARES Act funds to support local restaurants

Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. today.

Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Steep increase of visitors to Federal Way COVID-19 testing center

Federal Way location sees record high of 889 tests in a single day on Nov. 16.

Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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Federal Way Community Center to close Nov. 17

Closure will last through Dec. 14 in accordance with Governors new guidelines.

Photo courtesy of Julie Vath of Virginia Mason

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Virginia Mason Drug Take Back event collects nearly 200 pounds of drugs

Virginia Mason’s third annual Drug Take Back event in Federal Way received nearly 200 pounds of drug collections…

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Netflix horror movie to blame for summoning police response | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 6-10

Dr. Tammy Campbell is superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools. File photo

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Federal Way Public Schools board extends superintendent’s contract

The term extension of an additional year brings Campbell through June 30, 2024.

Margery and Pat Godfrey. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way couple’s love story inspires new Hallmark Channel movie

Inspired by local residents Pat and Margery Godfrey, “A Godwink Christmas - Second Chance, First Love” premieres at…

Mayor Jim Ferrell

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Hello from 2020: Federal Way’s time capsule to be buried soon

Mayor Jim Ferrell hosted a dedication ceremony on Friday, Nov. 6.

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Federal Way schools reach agreement with Department of Justice over complaints of harassment

District was investigated over claims that officials “failed to respond promptly and appropriately.”

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Federal Way man dies in vehicle crash along Military Road South

King County Medical Examiners have identified the man as 23-year-old Jonathen D. Thompson.

From left to right: Tyrel Rose, Nate Broussard and Tim Gurule served in the US Army together, and now serve the Federal Way and Des Moines communities as South King Fire and Rescue firefighters. Courtesy photo

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Bond beyond the uniforms

Three South King Fire members who served in combat together now serve community together.

Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Sound Transit scraps elephant sculpture idea from Federal Way Link Extension project

Pressure from city, community resulted in CEO’s decision to send artist back to ‘square one’

Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Man fatally struck by two cars while crossing Pacific Highway

The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Major Elena Howard

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Federal Way female veterans share stories of service to country

About 10% of veterans in the United States are women, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.…

Torry Hemmert holds a photo of herself taken while she was in the army while wearing one of her handmade masks. Photo courtesy of her son, Jon Hemmert

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Local woman sews masks for veterans

Torry Hemmert, also a veteran herself, has made more than 200 masks for veterans across the nation.

Olivia Sullivan/The Mirror

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Halloween in Federal Way — 2020 style

Community members of all costumes celebrated Halloween in safe, distanced ways on Saturday, Oct. 31.

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Woman hits kids on bikes with her car | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Oct. 28-Nov. 2