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Vigilante road rage | Federal Way Police Blotter

June 2

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Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident

Only days before her eighth birthday, Hazel Bryant was playing in her Auburn neighborhood with family nearby on…

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Eliot Abramson.

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Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of…

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The 2025 Federal Way Juneteenth event at the Federal Way Library opened with a performance by local youth.

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Juneteenth will be celebrated on June 13 in Federal Way

The Juneteenth flag may not be flying at Federal Way City Hall this year, but local organizations Phenomenal…

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Woman walks toward officers with butcher knife | Federal Way Police Blotter

May 26

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King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer pictured with Lu, Ken, Jesse, and Epi Johnson.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service goes to Ken and Jesse Johnson

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer awarded Ken and Jesse Johnson with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal…

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

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Teen, 16, dies in shooting at apartments in Federal Way

A 16-year-old male died from gunshot wounds in the late evening of June 1 at the Avana Star…

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The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026.

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week…

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

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Carl Gipson, Vice President of External Affairs at Comcast, speaks at the grand opening event of its newest Flagship Lift Zone at El Centro de la Raza.

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Grant supports digital learning at Federal Way nonprofit

El Centro de la Raza (the Center for People of All Races) opened a new resource on May…

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Glenfield Watkins.

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$15M settlement reached in lawsuit vs. Federal Way Public Schools

The lawsuit alleged that the district was negligent when Glenfield Watkins, now convicted of sexual assault, abused two…

The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Longview Fire Department)

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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed…

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Jury convicts Kent man of 17 felonies during robbery spree

A jury convicted a 26-year-old Kent man May 26 of 17 felonies related to a string of armed…

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19-year-old man dies in crash on Military Road

The deceased man was a Thomas Jefferson High School class of 2025 graduate.

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15-year-old dies in suspected hit-and-run

Donations are being sought for his family, who are facing financial burdens as a result of his death.

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Glenfield Watkins.

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$15M settlement reached in lawsuit vs. Federal Way Public Schools

The lawsuit alleged that the district was negligent when Glenfield Watkins, now convicted of sexual assault, abused two…

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Mutual combat gone wrong | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse

WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.