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Federal Way City Council Position 2 candidates, left to right: Paul McDaniel, Martin Moore, Nathan Orth. Courtesy photos

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Meet the candidates for Federal Way City Council | Election 2025

For council position 2, the top two finishers in Aug. 5 primary election will advance to the November…

Federal Way police vehicle. File photo

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15 people fighting | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way candidates for mayor, left to right: Jim Ferrell, Saudia Abdullah, Susan Honda. Courtesy photos

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Meet the candidates for Federal Way mayor | Election 2025

Top two finishers in Aug. 5 primary election will advance to the November general election.

Left to right: Tables at his sentencing, and Andre Davis. Courtesy photo

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Man given 22-year sentence for 2021 fatal shooting

The defendant allegedly shot the man because his driving threatened him.

The South Link Connections Phase 3 Proposed Transit from King County Metro includes changes meant to provide greater transit coverage, improved early morning and nighttime service, faster travel times with and beyond the project area, improved east-west connections and increased weekend service especially on Sundays. Graphic courtesy of King County Metro.

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Light rail station to open ‘late this year’ in Federal Way

King County Metro is finalizing changes to bus service.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.
Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.

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Federal Way man sentenced for crash that killed baby

The defendant received a two-and-a-half-year sentence, in the middle of the sentencing range.

Special Olympics athletes high-five each other after a swim relay race at the 2025 Spring Games at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The aquatic center is among recreational facilities and parks across the region that would receive upgrades with the passage of the King County Parks Levy on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. (File photo)

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King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election

Levy would fund multiple projects in South King County. Primary election is Aug. 5.

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department.

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Federal Way Police Department to encrypt communications in 2026

This move will only allow first responders to listen to their communications.

Tayjuan Trevion Fletcher’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man sentenced to 30 years for double homicide

The court granted him an exceptional downward sentence due to his age.

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department

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Necklace scam at Walmart parking lot | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

In other council news: New police officers were sworn in at the July 15 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way’s legislators share wins from latest session

30th District legislators presented a summary of the 2025 regular legislative session to the Federal Way City Council.

Different angles of the toe found on the beach. From WSP records request.

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Owner of toe found at Dash Point State Park is located

The owner wishes to remain anonymous.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more —…

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)

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Federal Way opening cooling center July 15 and 16

The Community Center will act as a cooling center that will be open from noon on July 15,…

Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.

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Federal Way man pleads guilty to crash that killed baby

A Federal Way man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault following an October 2024 crash…

Sederberg and Vader. Courtesy photos

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Distinguished Federal Way police dog Vader retires

After seven years on the job, due to health reasons, Vader will transition to civilian life as a…

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Left to right: Green’s mugshot and Taylor on his motorcycle.

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Man sentenced for 2022 crash that killed motorcyclist in Federal Way

The crash happened at 21st Avenue SW and SW 356th Street.

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Hitchhikers rob man | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Horizon Roofing staff work on the Denny Cabin roof replacement outside West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 S. 348th St. Photo credit: Rob Rostad, provided by the Historical Society of Federal Way

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Makeover of Federal Way’s historic cabins begins

The roof of the Denny Cabin was replaced, and plans are in progress to do the same for…