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Gov. Bob Ferguson makes remarks during a press conference at the state Capitol in Olympia, on Aug. 19, responding to a letter he received the previous week from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, threatening to withhold federal funding if the state does not change its approach cooperating on federal immigration enforcement. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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WA ‘will not be bullied or intimidated,’ Ferguson tells Bondi

Governor responds to a letter from U.S. attorney general warning the state over its ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies.

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The Marlbrook community was among several neighborhoods in Federal Way that hosted a National Night Out celebration Aug. 5. Photo by Mariah Hill/For the Mirror

Life

Federal Way communities celebrate National Night Out 2025

The Federal Way Police Department and South King Fire firefighters gathered throughout the Federal Way community Aug. 5…

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Life

Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

Shari’s at 34900 Enchanted Pkwy. S. in Federal Way has closed. Photo by Mariah Hill

Business

Federal Way residents still mourn Shari’s closure

No plans yet for the vacant building on Enchanted Parkway South.

Potato corn chowder with lavender. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Potato corn chowder with lavender | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Cilantro pesto. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Cilantro pesto | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

Northwest

WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

File photo

Northwest

New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

Baked custard with raspberry sauce. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Baked custard with raspberry sauce | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Four friends hiking. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land

Opinion

King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future

Guest commentary.

ICE enforcement in January in New York. COURTESY PHOTO, ICE

Northwest

Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington

Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding

Baked zucchini and green beans. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Baked zucchini and green beans | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Tamira Tserendavaa leads an exercise session in her garage in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Life

Federal Way trainer’s garage is a local fitness haven

“I wanted to create something for the community while I do what I love doing and keep an…

Opinion

Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column

As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…

Cheesy corn dip. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Cheesy corn dip | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Zucchini blueberry bread. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Zucchini blueberry bread | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

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News

Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…

The City of Federal Way will host a free professional fireworks show for the public July 4 at Celebration Park. File photo

Life

Quick guide to the 2025 Red, White and Blues Festival in Federal Way

July 4 event at Celebration Park concludes with fireworks.

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