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King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg photographed in Jan. 2022 in the King County Courthouse in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Dan DeLong

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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election

After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.

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Federal Way City Council elects council president, deputy mayor

New councilmembers also sworn in at Jan. 4 meeting.

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Sizzle & Crunch location at 31448 Pacific Highway S. in Federal Way.

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Sizzle & Crunch closes Federal Way restaurant after 6 months

The restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2021.

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Two men rob customers at Rite Aid, shoot at employee | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 29 - Jan. 3.

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First female commissioner sworn in to South King Fire Board of Commissioners

Caroline Vadino is the first female commissioner to serve on the board since the department’s inception in 2006.

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Fire Chief Vic Pennington steps down from South King Fire and Rescue

Board of fire commissioners appointed Assistant Chief Dave Mataftin as interim fire chief at a special meeting on…

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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City shifts to hybrid work schedule as COVID-19 cases rise among staff

The city plans to remain a hybrid work environment until Monday, Jan. 31.

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City and FUSION help dozens find shelter during winter snowstorm

New partnership provides shelter options at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center and area hotels.

Amazon Fresh grocery store location. Photo courtesy of Amazon

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Amazon Fresh grocery store opening in Federal Way

The technology company has not yet announced an official opening date.

A Todd Beamer High School senior shouts in jubilation at the school’s car parade on June 9 leading into graduation weekend. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Year in review: Top Federal Way stories from 2021

A look back at newsworthy events of 2021.

Manager Jaime Monje stands with Federal Way Police Department members inside the Federal Way Azteca. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way’s Azteca restaurant provides Christmas meals for Federal Way police, staff

Manager Jaime Monje is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for December.

Ronald Wood is sworn in as police chief in 1996. Photo courtesy of Lisa Wood

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Federal Way’s first police chief Ronald T. Wood dies at 79

Wood served as police chief for five years.

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Federal Way organizations help those in need, spread joy this holiday season

Food donations, gifts for local families, toy drives and more.

Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

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Mobile vaccination center in Federal Way updates hours of operation

Registration now open for Auburn mobile vaccination clinic.

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Holiday tradition brings two families together

Here’s the story behind the Christmas tree on the Weyerhaeuser campus.

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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FEMA community vaccination center opening in Federal Way, Auburn

Free COVID-19 vaccinations for adults, kids; Federal Way location appointments available now.

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Mother’s arm sliced with machete during altercation | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 15-19.

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DUI driver causes 4-car collision | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 20-28.

A man was shot and killed in the Federal Way Crossings parking lot on Dec. 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Crime-conscious mayors criticize King County’s juvenile justice program

Auburn, Federal Way, Kent and Renton make up 27% of felony filings charged by the prosecutor.

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‘My winter art project’: Federal Way couple hangs thousands of Christmas lights each year

Sharon and Carl Hultman’s lights display started in 1989.