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Kent man charged with murder after body of missing Federal Way woman found in Auburn park

Suspect, 38, also faces charges of arson, unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to two other homicide…

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Council amends hazard pay for Federal Way grocery workers

Hazard pay for essential grocery workers has been extended to cover more businesses in Federal Way.

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Public School Employees of Washington union celebrates Federal Way staff

A celebration for the district’s classified staff was held May 26.

MultiCare Tacoma General Emergency Federal Way is located at 29805 Pacific Highway South in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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MultiCare Tacoma General opens new emergency department in Federal Way

New 24-hour location provides care for illness and injuries as well as diagnostic services.

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Renton man with stab wound found in Federal Way

The man had been stabbed during an altercation earlier in the day and had received medical treatment for…

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Neighbor points gun at 12-year-old boy | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log May 25-June 1.

Sunset Three Twenty apartments in Federal Way (1901 SW 320th Street). Courtesy photo

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Federal Way apartment rents increase 7.6% over the past year

May marks the sixth straight month Federal Way has seen rent increases.

Members of the Senior Advisory Commission at the State of the City address in Feb. 2020. Courtesy photo

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Commission puts Federal Way seniors first

Nearing the one-year anniversary of the Senior Resource Guide for local senior citizens, an advisory commission is looking…

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Army musician reports for duty in Federal Way

LaMont Atkinson can be found every weekend as the DJ of the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Cpl. Grant Bassett, left, and Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang pose for a photo after the presentation of the 2020 Officer of the Year award on May 25. Photo courtesy of FWPD

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way officer honored for work on felony traffic investigations

Corporal Grant Bassett, with nearly 21 years of experience as a police officer, was awarded the 2020 Officer…

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Woman shot with paintball while waiting at bus stop | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log May 18-24.

The Goodwill thrift store is located at 32521 Pacific Highway South in Federal Way. Photo by Anthony Sullivan

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Goodwill store temporarily closed after fire damages building

A fire on May 21 caused about $20,000 worth of damage to the building.

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Visitors welcome to explore Washington state parks, recreation lands for free on Juneteenth

June 19 marks the fourth Discover Pass-free day in June.

An overhead view of Steel Lake and S. 312th Street in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way property values see sharp increase in 2020

Median residential property values rose by double-digit percents in some Federal Way neighborhoods.

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Candidates file for Federal Way mayor, city council, school board and more

4 city council positions draw contenders; changes to come for school board directors, water district and fire commissioners.

Federal Way residents David Zumwalt, left, and Grace Lubrano stand over a bin of needles and a bucket of trash collected from encampments in the West Hylebos Wetlands Park in Federal Way on May 10. Photo courtesy of Grace Lubrano

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Divisive needle exchange will continue in Federal Way

Mayor says county program ‘is not coupled with common sense.’

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Carnival at The Commons mall open through May 30

Rides, games to enjoy at The Commons mall in Federal Way May 21-30.

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Drug paraphernalia left on bed starts fire at Eastwind Motel | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log May 12-18.

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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18

ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.

Zooma Falls at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park. Courtesy photo

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Wild Waves Theme & Water Park to open June 18

Park reservation is required to visit the outdoor theme and water park.