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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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41 positive COVID-19 cases linked to January outbreak at St. Francis Hospital

No new cases found as of Feb. 15, hospital says.

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Federal Way officer rear-ends woman, children in Graham

Minor injuries reported from the two-car collision.

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Longtime Highline College coach, athletic director dies at 90

Don McConnaughey was the ‘architect of the Highline College athletic department.’

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Residents show how to spend snow days in Federal Way

Over a foot of snow fell in the Puget Sound area over the weekend, according to the National…

A shot looking north of the columns being constructed in SeaTac February 10, 2021. Part of the Federal Way Link Extension. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Federal Way Link Extension design-build contract over 25% complete

Sound Transit aiming for mid-2021 finish of design-build contract.

Elaeagnus healed. Silverberry bonsai (Elaeagnus pungens) in Pacific Bonsai Museum’s cool house, February 2021. Photo by Pacific Bonsai Museum

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One year later: Pacific Bonsai Museum heals from 2020 bonsai burglary

One year after the bonsai burglary, the Pacific Bonsai Museum is finding some silver linings.

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Man with machete threatens person | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 4-9.

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Federal Way City Council, Mayor celebrate Black History Month with proclamation

Proclamation recognizes the ‘valuable and lasting’ contributions made by the African American community to Federal Way.

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Two businesses celebrate grand openings in Federal Way

Old Navy, Azteca Mexican Restaurant now open.

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Federal Way woman killed in Seattle shooting

Investigation shows no connection between victim and suspect, who was fatally shot by Seattle officers.

Snow covered trees in Federal Way during the snowstorm in February. Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls

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With snow in the forecast, FW activates emergency overnight warming shelter

Overnight shelter open at the Federal Way Community Center from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through the weekend.

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Pre-K, first grade students to return to Federal Way classrooms March 8

School district offers hybrid and remote learning; some students may get new teacher to accommodate learning model options.

The Todd Beamer Titans football team in Federal Way during a 2019 summer practice. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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FWPS athletes to begin in-person practices Feb. 18

The North Puget Sound League, which includes Federal Way schools, will have three distinct sports seasons beginning March…

Lt. Michael Boutte pictured at the Westway Community Center in Federal Way waiting for the start of an Easter egg hunt in April 1998. Photo courtesy of FWPD Deputy Kyle Sumpter

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Lt. Michael Boutte, founding member of Federal Way Police Department, killed in line of duty

Boutte was shot and killed while responding to a call on Feb. 1 in Hancock County, Mississippi.

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Emerald City Smoothie manager robbed at gunpoint | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 27-Feb. 2.

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Seattle Sounders sign Federal Way native Kelyn Rowe

Rowe, 29, is a Federal Way High School graduate.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, top right, hosted a public forum for African American/Black community members on July 29.

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‘Real talk with the mayor’

Third quarterly Black, African American community meeting seeks truthful answers about police misconduct and accountability.

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Cinemark’s Century Federal Way Theatre to reopen Feb. 5

Three other Cinemark locations in Washington also reopening Friday.

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Two men charged in Sacajawea Middle School burglary

The men allegedly stole trench coats, a computer monitor and other property of Federal Way Public Schools on…

A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Where can you get a vaccination in Federal Way?

With new high-volume COVID-19 vaccination centers in neighboring cities, local residents are searching for vaccination options within Federal…