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Nick Tanielu, who graduated from Federal Way High School in 2014, was in the area recently playing for the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way’s Nick Tanielu is a home run for the hometown

Nick Tanielu graduated from Federal Way High School in 2011 and plays for the Round Rock Express, the…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

The truth about trash as an important source of energy | Brunell

If you live in Spokane, you know about its waste-to-energy facility, which burns up to 800 tons of…

Crowds soaked up the sun at the 2021 Taste of Federal Way festival. File photo

Opinion

Cheers n’ jeers: Taste of Federal Way and TikTok videos

Federal Way Mirror editorial

Wayne Edward Ellingson | Obituary

Obituaries

Wayne Edward Ellingson | Obituary

Services for Wayne Edward Ellingson, who died 8/5 at age 91, will be held 9/26, 3pm, Tahoma National…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Inslee’s nightmare before Christmas | Shiers

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency will end by…

Federal Way National Little League hosted their fourth annual Hit-A-Thon fundraiser Sept. 10 to kick-start the fall ball season. Photo by Ben Ray/For the Mirror

Sports

Federal Way National Little League Hit-a-Thon fundraiser sets record

By Ben Ray, For the Mirror

Decatur took on Kentridge on Sept. 16. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

Sports

Decatur football falls to Kentridge after 2-0 start to season

By Ben Ray, For the Mirror

Mayor Jim Ferrell ordered the flag of the United Kingdom to be flown at City Hall on Sept. 19 as the world pays its respects to her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way.

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Federal Way honors Queen Elizabeth II

Mayor Jim Ferrell ordered the flag of the United Kingdom to be flown at City Hall on Sept.…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Needles Park in Federal Way | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle around | Brunell

Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come…

Nadiya Sheckler, left, and Mary Ehlis of KEEP tour Camp Kilworth on a morning in July 2022. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

Opinion

Cheers n’ jeers: Saving the roller rink, ending governor’s powers

Federal Way Mirror editorial

Lynn Bennett | Obituary

Obituaries

Lynn Bennett | Obituary

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Nancy Elizabeth McEleney | Obituary

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The Thomas Jefferson Raiders hosted the Federal Way Eagles on Sept. 9 at Memorial Stadium. The Eagles were able to capitalize on a couple punt returns for touchdowns early in the game and cruised to a 33-0 win. Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda

Sports

FW Eagles beat TJ Raiders in local football action

Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

A 9/11 memorial ceremony was hosted Sept. 11 at South King Fire and Rescue Station 64. The event honored first responders who ran toward the twin towers during the 2001 terrorist attacks. Speaking at this year’s ceremony was Earl Johnson, the author of “Stairwell To Heaven: A 9-11 World Trade Center Survivor’s Story of Escape, Heroism…and Family.” He held a 28-year career in the financial services industry and is a graduate of the University of Washington. Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang also had inspiring words and a tribute to the first responders. Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda

Life

9/11 memorial: South King Fire pays tribute to first responders

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Ketchup assault at 7-Eleven | Federal Way police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

John Farrar Sr. | Obituary

Obituaries

John Farrar Sr. | Obituary

John Farrar Sr, age 81, passed on July 4th, 2022. He was deeply loved by his family and…

Jeanette Kathrene Koubele | Obituary

Obituaries

Jeanette Kathrene Koubele | Obituary

Our community lost a bright light on August 28, 2022. Jeanette was the co- founder of Five Star…

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My sincerest apologies to the first responders | Letters

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.