Matthew Saelor was fatally shot July 4, 2022, in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2022 fatal shooting

Prosecutors recommend that he receive a sentence of just over 15 years.

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…

Racial demographics in Federal Way still echo racially restrictive covenants, even though they haven’t been legally enforceable for decades. Census data mapped by bestneighborhood.org.

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Racist language found in Federal Way property documents

City will notify owners and share steps they can take to remove it.

Wayside United Church of Christ (UCC) is located at 31247 SW Dash Point Road. Out of two portions of the property that are currently vacant and wooded, the church believes that the portion of their property located at the intersection of SW Dash Point Road and 21st Avenue (marked by “X” on the map) would be the most appealing to a potential buyer. Image from city documents

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Affordable housing: City to explore partnership with church

There are 61 churches total within Federal Way, and they collectively own 179.9 acres.

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Woman dies in Federal Way collision early Nov. 21

A 26-year-old woman, whom officers suspect was drinking alcohol before crashing into another driver, died early Nov. 21.

A photo of Tevin Kamau from his GoFundMe. Courtesy photo.

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Man pleads guilty to August 2023 murder in Federal Way

The Pacific man is charged with a 2023 fatal shooting at the Campus Green Apartments.

The entrance to Holy Innocents School of the Northwest. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Man sentenced in stabbing of Federal Way teacher

2023 incident occurred at Holy Innocents School of the Northwest.

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Man dies after being hit by vehicle on Pacific Highway

According to police, the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature.

Alleged photos of Gonzalez-Barragan attempting and committing robberies. Screenshots from court documents

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Federal Way man arrested for bank and casino robberies

He is accused of attempting two robberies and getting away with about $18,000 in another.

A photo of students and police officers who played in the game. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way hosts first ‘Cops vs. Ballers’ basketball game

In the end, the team of ballers, consisting of students, beat the cops.

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Happy ending massage offer | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Turkeys from a past Brooklake Church turkey drive in Federal Way. Photo provided by Shelley Pauls

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Food resources in Federal Way

Upcoming donation drives, food pantries and more.

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People attempt to rob a student while walking to school | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Left to right: A photo from a group chat of Mirreh and a photo Jimenez-Guzel. Screenshot from documents.

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Kent man charged for allegedly supporting ISIS

Documents state that he conspired to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and he was linked…

Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos

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Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

A Citizen App video screenshot of the TESO Life arrest. Screenshot

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Man arrested for pulling knife out on an employee

A man was allegedly concealing merchandise in his pockets at TESO Life, and when an employee confronted him,…

The Juneteenth and Pride flags were flown in June 2025 next to the U.S. flag in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW flag policy change gets community pushback

Council ends the flying of any “non-governmental” flags at City Hall.

Left to right: Montero’s mugshot and photos of Juarez and Cortez from the National Gun Violence Memorial.

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Federal Way man receives over 60-year sentence for 2018 murders

He could be released as late as 2092, when he will be about 94 years old.

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Ear bitten off during fight | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Man whose dog ate his face was listed as homicide victim by mistake

According to the Federal Way Police Department, the man was believed to have died of natural causes.