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Decatur guard Avaieya Sinclair goes up for a layup. Nathan Hyun / For the Mirror

Sports

Decatur girls’ miraculous comeback falls short at hands of Lincoln

Decatur overcame a 10-point fourth quarter deficit but couldn’t hold off stormin’ Abes.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

Here’s what I think when someone says ‘Have a nice day’ | Whale’s Tales

Forty years or so ago, as I was thumbing through James Boswell’s “Life of Johnson,” I happened upon…

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Northwest

As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

Pure Strength Studio ribbon cutting in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Business

Garage fitness instructor opens own fitness facility in FW

Tamira Tserendavaa is a personal trainer and health coach. On Dec. 27, 2025, Tserendavaa opened her own fitness…

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

Northwest

State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

Sports

Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Jayden Walker

Walker is the captain of the Gators wrestling team and has a record of 30-7 this season.

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News

Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

Decatur senior Iyanna Waltar goes up for a layup. Nathan Hyun / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur girls comeback falls short against White River

The Gators outscored White River in the second half, but couldn’t complete the climb.

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Northwest

State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond

Northwest

Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…

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Jane C. Hale (Miller)

Nominations are underway for the Best of Federal Way 2026.

Business

Nominations open for 28th annual Best of Federal Way awards

Nominating round is open through Feb. 6, 2026.

Titans’ Jeremiah Johnson goes up for a rebound. Nathan Hyun / For the Mirror

Sports

Todd Beamer sweeps aside Federal Way in season series

The Titans sit one game behind Enumclaw for top NPSL spot.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

Northwest

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

The Enumclaw transfer station is accepting flood debris on weekends though Jan. 11, 2026. File photo

News

King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

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News

Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

Northwest

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

News

Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.