The scene of the shooting at Evergreen Court Apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man shot at Evergreen Court Apartments

It’s believed the suspect fled the scene in a white Ford F150.

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Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges

A Jan. 10 Pacific Highway crash left a 19-year-old dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old facing charges.

FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer shares the annual update on the school district at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon Jan. 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Superintendent highlights FWPS achievements and levy in annual update

Dr. Pfeiffer lauds early education programs, increased attendance, cellphone policy and more.

Evagelia “Evan” Potifara’s vigil on Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.

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Justice sought by family of Federal Way man who died at EQC

Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma…

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Mailboxes taken down | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Alleged victims and suspects from different cases. Top row, left to right: Victim Nena Edmonds, suspect Jose Guadalupe Linares-Morales. Bottom row, left to right: Woo Jin Hahn and Soo Jin Hahn, and victim Rashawn Nikkovone Lucas. Courtesy photos

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A recap of 2025 murders in Federal Way

Five out of nine cases lead to arrests.

Martin Moore is sworn in as a new member of the Federal Way City Council on Jan. 6 by State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-District 30). Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW City Council swears in three new members

The first Federal Way City Council meeting of 2026 saw a packed crowd, although it dwindled to only…

Two people from the March 2025 video shooting at someone they saw in a parked car at an Arco gas station. Courtesy photo

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Man charged for March shooting at Federal Way gas station

He and two others fired over 50 rounds at another car parked next to a gas pump.

The city of Federal Way celebrated the opening of three new home-based child care businesses including Mundo de Jugetes, with owner Nidia Hernandez shown here at the ribbon cutting on Dec. 30, 2025. The entrepreneurs were invested in by local program Imagine U and the City of Federal Way. Courtesy photo.

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Viral video sparks harassment at child care businesses in Federal Way

A viral video about fraud related to child care subsidies in Minnesota has sparked the harassment of day…

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Person sleeping in a car wash | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Scene from the 7-Eleven in Federal Way being robbed. Screenshot

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Suspect arrested in October 7-Eleven robbery in FW

In addition to the Federal Way robbery, he is also charged with committing three other robberies.

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Evan Potifara with others.

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Federal Way man dies after fall at Emerald Queen Casino

He reportedly fell through glass.

The first event of the Federal Way based Ukrainian community organization brought people together to celebrate community and culture. The community celebrated a grand opening on March 30 with food, music, speeches and more. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Year in review: Federal Way’s top stories of 2025

Top 10 most-viewed stories of 2025 at federalwaymirror.com

Sir Antonio-Patrick Agee with his attorneys. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Man sentenced for July 4, 2022, fatal shooting in FW

The defendant was sentenced for manslaughter.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Multiple fights at Walmart | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…

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

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King County accepting flood debris for free

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

Federal Way City Councilmember Jack Dovey explains the recent project in Federal Way to partner with a local church on an affordable housing development during the Legislative Agenda Breakfast. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Legislators will focus on children and families in 2026

The annual Legislative Agenda Breakfast took place on Dec. 10 in Federal Way.

What is now a construction zone next to the Federal Way light rail station will ultimately become one of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects next to the light rail. MSC will partner to transform one of these parcels of land into affordable housing units, but the others have not yet been awarded. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Affordable housing will be built next to FW light rail station

Their proposal includes approximately 230 homes across two buildings.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.