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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is returning to Federal Way

New location expected to open in early November, company says.

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Man, 41, found dead in Des Moines garage after reported shooting

A 33-year-old woman was arrested at the scene, police say.

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King County to require vaccination proof or negative COVID test for restaurants, bars, events

New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.

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Louis Guiden, right, began the Feeding Our Community program in April 2020. Since then, they distribute food to about 1,600 families per month.

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Friendly neighborhood ‘hope dealer’ feeds Federal Way

Louis Guiden’s Good Shepherd Youth Outreach is a finalist for the 2022 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration awards; voting ends…

Poverty Bay Cafe is located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Poverty Bay Café closes due to staffing shortages

The local cafe plans to hire all new staff, reopen in a couple months.

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Student arrested after bringing weapon to high school | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 9-14.

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Speed, failure to yield determined as factors in fatal tow truck collision

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 27-year-old man who died at the scene.

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City to host open house for Housing Action Plan development Sept. 16

Community open house from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

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New memorial in Federal Way honors military veterans

The memorial is located at the top of the Town Center Steps near the Performing Arts and Event…

Over 100 community members, elected officials and firefighters gathered at Station 64 on Saturday, Sept. 11. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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South King Fire honors 20th anniversary of Sept. 11

Pictures of the 343 New York City firefighters who died in the attacks lined the memorial site at…

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Parents of Todd Beamer visit namesake high school in Federal Way

David and Peggy Beamer visited Todd Beamer High School to speak with students on Sept. 10.

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Man caught masturbating outside of nail salon | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 1-8.

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WinCo employee shot by customer in Federal Way

Police arrested the 24-year-old suspect on Sept. 9.

Federal Way Red Lion hotel, 1688 S. 348th St. Courtesy of Google Images

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King County receives $8.9M to turn Federal Way Red Lion hotel into emergency homeless shelter

Site to provide 84 units of shelter to people experiencing short- and long-term homelessness.

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Sound Celebration wins Federal Way’s Got Talent contest

The barbershop quartet will perform at the Taste of Federal Way Saturday, Sept. 25.

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Man, 31, shot in leg in Federal Way

Circumstances leading up to shooting are unclear, police say.

Students line up before school in March 2021. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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34 students in FW test positive for COVID-19 in first week due to outside exposures

Five Federal Way Public Schools staff members also tested positive, district says.

Decatur High School grad Janson Junk made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Angels. Photo courtesy of Angels Baseball

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Decatur grad Janson Junk makes MLB debut with Angels

Federal Way’s Janson Junk has made it to the big leagues.

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Two men shot near Twin Lakes grocery store

Both men sustained non-life threatening injuries, police say.

A Federal Way Police Department vehicle. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way officer ambushed, shot at while stopped at traffic light

Suspect not caught; officer uninjured.