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Rescue divers search Five Mile Lake in Auburn on April 5 for a fisherman who went into the water to help a kayaker. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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Man dies assisting kayaker at Five Mile Lake

The kayaker was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center on April 5.

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South King Fire and Rescue Lt. Ann Hoag, left, holds her son Flynn and firefighter Amanda Weed holds her daughter, Parker, outside Station 63 on March 9.

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First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting policy changes

Lt. Ann Hoag and Firefighter Amanda Weed are the first firefighters in the department’s history to give birth.

CISFWH Executive Director David de la Fuente speaks to the crowd on March 10 at the annual fundraiser breakfast, hosted at Thomas Jefferson High School. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Communities in Schools hosts annual breakfast fundraiser

Communities in Schools of Federal Way — Highline (CISFWH) hosted its annual fundraiser breakfast on March 10, celebrating…

Dr. VanDevanter. Courtesy photo

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Dr. Camille VanDevanter voted Best Dentist

This winner has a lot to smile about.

David Harrison, left, and Jamony Young hold their Hometown Hero of the Year awards on March 8. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Hometown Heroes of the Year 2023: David Harrison and Jamony Young

The two awardees were honored at the March 8 celebration.

Decatur High School in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

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Decatur security guard arrested after allegations of sexual misconduct with a student

The security guard was arrested Wednesday, March 8 , and booked into jail for first-degree sexual misconduct with…

Photo courtesy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

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First state library for incarcerated youth opens at Echo Glen Children’s Center

The Echo Glen State Library has been used by approximately 92% of the resident population since its opening.

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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting near Federal Way bar

The suspect, a 31-year-old man, is in custody, police say.

Owners Stephen Kostresh and Carla Kostresh pictured inside the Federal Way Buds and Blooms location on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Valentine’s Day is the ‘Super Bowl of flowers’ for local shop

This year, the Federal Way Buds and Blooms has prepared over 500 orders for the February holiday.

Decatur High School in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

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Security officer placed on leave after alleged misconduct with student

Former student said she was also involved with the school employee when she attended Decatur High School.

Joshua King, left, with his father, Steve King. Photo courtesy of Steve King

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Man killed in Federal Way hit-and-run identified

Police say the suspect driver returned to the scene and was interviewed.

Bud Thorson and his wife, Joan. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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Retired South King Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Thorson dies at 93

Bud Thorson’s memorial is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Federal Way Community Center (876 S.…

Police are searching for the suspects who robbed employees and customers at a nail salon at gunpoint on Jan. 18. The suspects are believed to have fled in a gray Jeep Compass with Oregon plates. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Police

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Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint

The two suspects stole several items from employees and customers on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Stock photo, courtesy of Kat Wilcox

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Man critically injured in Monday night shooting

Police say witnesses were not cooperative with the investigation.

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Man, 36, dies after hit-and-run in Federal Way

Officers responded to the area near Harbor Freight Tools just before 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 16.

Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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5 teens charged after robbery, police chase ending at The Commons

Five teenagers are facing felony charges after allegedly robbing a man in Seattle, then leading police on a…

Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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King County judge orders Federal Way Discount Guns to stop high-capacity magazine sales

Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against the store in December 2022, accusing the store of selling…

Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force

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Federal Way man arrested for theft of 18 vehicles

The man was arrested by the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force.

Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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5 suspects arrested after police chase ends in Federal Way

The five teenagers are suspected of robbing a man in Seattle before fleeing in stolen vehicles.

Longtime political columnist Bob Roegner listens as various public officials thank him for his service to South King County, his leadership and his fashion sense. Alex Bruell/The Mirror

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Bob Roegner awarded Key to the City

In 2006, he began writing a weekly political column for the Mirror, “Inside Politics.”