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FW City Council approves 13 more police officers

Chief: It takes about 14 months from a person’s hiring date to their first day on the streets.

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Halloween decorations slashed, stabbed | Police blotter

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

Tyler Allen's shoes and a bubble pop toy were found about 100 feet away from where his body and backpack were found along 11th Avenue SW in Federal Way on Sept. 18. Federal Way Police photo

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Federal Way man recovering after hit and run: ‘They should be ashamed of themselves for leaving me to die’

29-year-old Tyler Allen was struck, dragged by a vehicle in September; no suspects have been found.

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Multi-Service Center luncheon raises over $95,000

Since the start of the pandemic, the MSC has seen an increase in households seeking food or energy…

King County Executive Dow Constantine welcomes Afghan families to Federal Way in mid-October. Courtesy photo

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King County welcomes nearly 130 Afghan refugees to Federal Way

Former hotel purchased for the county’s Health Through Housing program is being used as short-term housing for refugees.

The Federal Way Transit Center's east entrance along 23rd Avenue South remains open. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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West entrance of Federal Way Transit Center parking garage closed

Sound Transit officials say the entrance could remain closed for up to a year as crews work on…

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Jersey Mike’s Subs opening Federal Way store Oct. 27

The sub sandwich shop is hosting a grand opening celebration and fundraiser supporting local schools Oct. 27-31.

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Man, 21, in critical condition after shooting near Federal Way apartments

Officers have not yet located any suspects.

Executive Director Amanda Miller outside of the South King Tool Library (1700 S. 340th St. in Federal Way). Courtesy photo

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South King Tool Library wins U.S. EPA grant for sustainable community work

The tool library is one of seven grant recipients.

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Student brings loaded gun to high school | Police blotter

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

Erica Norton is a candidate for Federal Way City Council. Photo courtesy of Erica Norton

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Council candidate Erica Norton removes Teamsters endorsement from campaign info

Federal Way City Council candidate Erica Norton has removed a false endorsement from her campaign literature after the…

Photo courtesy of Graham West, media and communication director for The Sikh Coalition

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FBI releases images of Sikh center vandalism suspect

Federal Way Police not able to identify suspect, case inactive pending new leads.

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Federal Way man sentenced to prison for taking nude photos of underage cheerleaders

In September, Jeffrey Mendoza pleaded guilty to communication with a minor for immoral purposes, assault with intent to…

Arianna Graham, center, stands with members of South King Fire & Rescue. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way girl presented with 2021 Whitney Bellinghausen Community Service Award

Arianna Graham and her mother, Andrea, work to promote Down syndrome acceptance throughout Federal Way and communities beyond.

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Elderly woman stabbed, purse stolen by suspect | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Oct. 6-12.

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9 Federal Way businesses vandalized in one week

Police do not have any suspect information.

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Mayor Jim Ferrell answers a question at the Federal Way Mirror forum on Oct. 13.

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Federal Way candidates talk crime, homelessness, schools

Mirror’s election forum features mayoral, city council and school board candidates.

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2 Federal Way officers receive Washington Medal of Honor awards

Both officers were injured in a Dec. 31, 2019 shooting at a Federal Way apartment complex.

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Woman charged with animal cruelty after 5 dogs found living in ‘unsanitary’ Federal Way trailer

The dogs, ranging from 5 months to 8 years old, were rescued in September.

SKFR engine. Mirror file photo

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Commissioners hold strong to firefighter vaccination requirement

As of Oct. 5, 18 firefighters remain unvaccinated, fire officials say.