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Rosi Bolatagici of PICA-WA, David Berg, and David Harrison of FUSION talk with consultants Aaron Zaretsky and David Berg about the feasibility study and possibility of Federal Way Public Market in general. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Study shows potential impact of Federal Way Public Market

Consultants found that a public market in Federal Way could be both highly successful and bring significant benefits…

Kendra Green. Courtesy photos

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Man sentenced for fatal 2021 crash that killed Federal Way woman

The crash on 15th Street killed a 22-year-old woman and injured another.

Glen Park At West Campus Apartments on Feb. 18. FILE PHOTO, Federal Way Mirror

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Federal Way child, Seattle man die in unrelated violent incidents

5-year-old girl and 20-year-old man killed afternoon of May 29 in Federal Way

Jonathan Montejano at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Kent man on ‘crime spree’ given 30-year sentence for 2023 homicide

Robert E. Blowe III, 26, was fatally shot in the parking lot of an auto parts store in…

7-Eleven at 31006 Pacific Highway South. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/the Mirror

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Suspect accused of two 7-Eleven robberies in Federal Way

The man was detained and admitted to the robberies, plus four more in Tacoma.

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Woman swindled out of $40K with promise to sacrifice goat | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

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Robbery and kidnapping outside LA Fitness | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Council chambers at the Federal Way City Hall were full on Tuesday, with many people attending to speak at public comment about the Day Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Council restores funding for Federal Way Day Center

The center’s location could potentially change.

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Congressman Smith rips ICE raid at Kent company

Smith represents District 9, which includes Federal Way.

An ICE bus at Eagle Beverage in Kent to transport 17 employees arrested Tuesday, May 20. COURTESY PHOTO, Luis Cortes-Romero

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ICE arrests 17 in raid at Kent beverage business

May 20 incident took place at Eagle Beverage. The individuals were removed in handcuffs and ankle restraints and…

Surveillance footage of S.B. before and after shooting Javier Garcia. Photo courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Teen charged for shooting after Uptown Square Apartments homicide

He and a 20-year-old were allegedly attempting to steal a girl’s coat when she shot at them.

Photo from the scene of the fire. Courtesy of the Federal Way Community Facebook group.

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Man accused of setting trucks on fire at Home Depot

Next to his 23 convictions, the man was charged with second-degree arson.

Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-30. Photo courtesy of Washington State LSS.

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State Rep. Jamila Taylor recovers from stroke

Taylor represents the 30th Legislative District, which includes Federal Way.

The Sunset Three Twenty Apartments, with three police SUVs in the background responding to a call on a different night than the homicide. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Fatal shooting at Sunset Three Twenty Apartments

The deceased was an 18-year-old man, and an 11-year-old was also injured by a stray bullet.

Michele Plorde, EMS Division Director and Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction Kevin Crossen at the May 6 City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Council supports King County EMS levy for Nov. ballot

The levy is expected to be on the ballot for King County voters in November 2025.

The scene on July 30, 2021, after a car crashed into trees and a utility box following a shooting. Courtesy photo

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Suspect in 2021 Federal Way murder pleads guilty

He will be sentenced on June 13 and faces up to about 29 years in prison.

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Federal Way High School graduate’s murder charge dismissed in 2021 case

His murder charge was dismissed contingent on his testimony against his codefendants.

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Elementary schoolers prank call 911 | Federal Way police blotter

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