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State Senate passes $1.7 billion in unemployment insurance tax relief

Targets relief to the most affected businesses; helps low-wage workers by raising their benefits

The vendor was located at the Southeast corner of Military Road S. and S. Star Lake Road.

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Unlicensed food vendor shut down for selling tamales from ice chest

King County Public Health shut down the Federal Way vendor on Monday, Jan. 25.

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Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Lexus RX 350L. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2021 Lexus RX 350L

By Larry Lark, contributor

The former Sears building at The Commons mall is under renovations to soon house a new grocery store in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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New businesses are coming to Federal Way in 2021

Commons mall and light rail are key components of local economic development, mayor says.

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State to receive $2.36 million federal grant for Shared Work Program

U.S. Department of Labor announces funding

The Cadillac CT4 is designed to appeal to a new generation of Cadillac buyers with its athletic design and astute driving dynamics. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2020 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Mercedes E-350 luxury sedan

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Ford F-150 Platinum

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators

The Boeing Company has agreed to pay the Department of Justice over $2.5 billion after conspiring to defraud…

Azteca Mexican Restaurant is now open for business at 2020 S. 320th St., Suite L, Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Azteca Mexican Restaurant reopens amid COVID-19 restrictions

See a list of local establishments offering outdoor, take out dining

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Federal Way Macy’s store to close in 2021

The location at The Commons mall has served the Federal Way community for 43 years.

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State Department of Commerce awards grants to more than 7,800 small businesses

Newest $100 million grant round prioritized restaurants, fitness centers

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State minimum wage goes to $13.69 per hour starting Jan. 1

Current rate is $13.50

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Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses

Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…

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Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage employees

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks,…

Poverty Bay Coffee Company

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From coffee cart to community cornerstone

“I am the unintentional entrepreneur,” says Poverty Bay Coffee Company owner.

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Mayor launches Shop Local campaign to support Federal Way businesses

About 40 local restauranteurs met virtually on Friday morning to discuss concerns.

Photo taken from Burger Express’ Facebook page.

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Burger Express wins the Mirror’s Best Burger contest

Over three weeks, more than 250 people voted in the contest.

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Cinemark reopens Century Federal Way movie theater

Masks required, seats are sanitized between showings and no free refills.