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Murals adorn utility boxes around Federal Way. East Federal Way was recently awarded $35,000 from the King County participatory budgeting process to create more utility box art murals in the future. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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King County participatory budgeting to fund 45 community projects

Over $11 million invested into unincorporated urban areas of Federal Way, Renton, White Center and more.

Nadiya Sheckler, left, and Mary Ehlis of KEEP tour Camp Kilworth on a July morning. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Outdoor adventures will return to Camp Kilworth

30-acre site near Dash Point State Park should be restored and reopened by 2024.

Marwa Almasri, center in blue, accepted a $1,000 donation on behalf of Jay Barbour on Aug. 16. The donation funds were collected by community donations and a portion of sales from K.C. Deez BBQ. From left: Mayor Jim Ferrell; Eileen Wilson of Pacific Christian Academy; Marwa Almasri and her daughter, Nai Barbour and her son, Majed Barbour; Rose Ehl of the Federal Way Farmers Market and her husband, Dave; and K.C. Deez BBQ owner De Davis. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Support adds up for restaurant owner who was injured in road-rage shooting

K.C. Deez BBQ and Pacific Christian Academy recently hosted a fundraiser for Jay Barbour at the Federal Way…

Girder Tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension March 5. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit Link extension projects face delays

The Federal Way Link Extension is now expected to open in 2025 due to ground instability issues.

Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Boys & Girls Clubs host Back to School event

Over 1,000 people attended the Aug. 13 event.

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Man killed in road-rage shooting identified

Police initially said the victim was 35 years old; medical examiners confirm the man killed on Aug. 8…

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Federal Way officer receives suspension for TikTok video

See the uncensored video that got Officer Breanna Straus suspended for one shift.

A sign in the produce section says “Welcome to Fresh Federal Way.” Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Amazon Fresh opens for business in Federal Way

The grocery store is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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Man shot, killed after road rage incident in Federal Way

The 35-year-old man died at the scene.

The new Amazon Fresh store replaces the former Sears location at The Commons mall in Federal Way. Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Amazon Fresh grocery store in Federal Way to open Aug. 11

First person in line on opening day receives a $100 Amazon gift card.

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Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run collision in Federal Way

Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying any suspect leads.

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Sound Transit installs elevated tracks over S. 320th Street in Federal Way

The elevated light rail structures bring completion of Federal Way Link Extension route one step closer.

Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens

Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.

Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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Firefighters respond to 3-alarm fire at Federal Way apartment complex

Approximately 100 people have been displaced by the fire, officials say.

Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner Jay Barbour, right, and his restaurant manager pictured at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Community seeks to support restaurant owner shot, paralyzed in road rage incident

A fundraiser to help Jay Barbour, owner of Mediterranean Gyro Grill, is set for Aug. 13 at the…

The Federal Way Community Center, courtesy photo

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City opens Federal Way Community Center as cooling center amid heat wave

Free to anyone needing relief from the heat.

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Prosecutors file upgraded murder charge in Fourth of July drive-by shooting

Matthew Saelor, 19, died three days after he was shot in the head while celebrating the Fourth of…

Carlosdavid Martinez, 16, practices skateboarding tricks at the Steel Lake Skatepark on Sept. 2, 2020. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Maintenance facility will replace Steel Lake skate park, ball fields

Federal Way City Council approves site as skateboarders rally to save it.

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Federal Way National juniors softball team wins state championship

The team is competing at the West Region tournament in Arizona next week.

Law enforcement officials investigate the scene of a fatal shooting near a freeway ramp in Federal Way on May 4. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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2 King County Sheriff’s deputies fired guns in May 4 fatal shooting, investigators say

Cicero Sanchez, 31, was shot and killed at the scene on May 4; none of the deputies were…