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A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Where can you get a vaccination in Federal Way?

With new high-volume COVID-19 vaccination centers in neighboring cities, local residents are searching for vaccination options within Federal…

Photo courtesy of WSP Trooper Rick Johnson

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Renton man dies in crash along NB I-5 in Federal Way

Washington State Patrol says a medical emergency caused the crash.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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COVID-19 outbreak grows to 17 patients, 10 employees at St. Francis Hospital

Some positive cases now found on third floor; first floor outbreak discovered on Jan. 26.

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Upcoming road closures for Federal Way Link Extension work

Single lane closures near S. 272nd Street from Feb. 1-19.

Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)

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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

The School Based Health Center (SBHC) at TAF@Saghalie is located at 33914 19th Avenue SW in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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FWPS district opens first School Based Health Center

New resource removes barriers, increases health care access for students at no cost.

The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO

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King County to launch COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent, Auburn

Opening Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, GSA Complex for vulnerable older adults

A crew member works at the Sound Transit light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. Sound Transit plans to build a similar facility in either Federal Way or Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit to release report on light rail facility’s environmental impact

Two sites in Federal Way are under consideration.

Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

Cinda Rousseau, left, and Cally Lindenmier, right. Photos courtesy of FWPS

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2 FWPS educators earn National Board Certification

Certification advances the quality of teaching and learning by maintaining high and rigorous standards, district says.

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Delivery driver drops pizza after teen’s threat | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 20-26

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Weyerhaeuser campus clash continues over warehouse plan

Proposal may remove 132 forested acres to allow for 1.5 million square feet of new development.

Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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7 positive cases found in St. Francis Hospital COVID-19 outbreak

Outbreak occurred in the first floor Surgical Unit between Jan. 11-26.

Albert Veveris, 90, receives his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination on Jan. 26 at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Residents, staff of Village Green receive COVID-19 vaccinations

186 residents and staff were vaccinated at the retirement communitys first clinic on Jan. 26.

An AR-15. Courtesy photo

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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda

Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates

Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.

A shot looking north of the columns being constructed in SeaTac February 10, 2021. Part of the Federal Way Link Extension. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit to designate surplus properties along Federal Way Link Extension route to WSDOT

Public hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

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Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed among minorities

More than half of Black renters surveyed said they owed rent money from previous months.

South King Fire and Rescue's new Maritime Emergency Response Vessel will be similar to this model drawing. Courtesy photo

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State provides $750K for new ‘floating fire engine’ for South King Fire

Maritime Emergency Response Vessel is the only resource of its kind between Seattle and Tacoma.