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State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative

Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.

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BigFoot Java robbed at gunpoint | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Oct. 14-20

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Mistaken identity leads to death of Federal Way student

FWHS senior Damoni Nelson, 17, died on Oct. 2 after he was shot in late September.

From left: Mayor Jim Ferrell, King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, FUSION Executive Director Robin O'Grady, FUSION Founder Peggy LaPorte, former Speaker Frank Chopp and Sen. Claire Wilson at the ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 8 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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FUSION opens first shelter for homeless families in Federal Way

First families expected to move in around mid-November.

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COVID-19 testing site to open in Federal Way

Federal Way area has King County’s highest number of virus cases, but the least amount of testing.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, top right, hosted a public forum for African American/Black community members on July 29.

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Mayor to host second African American, Black community meeting Oct. 14

Virtual meeting from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14

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Wildfires, forest health are key issues in race to lead DNR

Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson is challenging incumbent Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz.

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FWPS reports 9 COVID-19 infections among staff

Latest case reported to FWPS on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

Arianna Graham enjoys the sun at the Browns Point Lighthouse on Oct. 2. Photo courtesy of Andrea Graham

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Advocates for Arianna: Federal Way girl promotes Down syndrome acceptance

Arianna Graham, 5, spreads ‘Love Landings’ throughout October.

Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.

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State still sifting through thousands of unemployment claims

The recent Lost Wages Assistance program pumped an extra $625 million to Washington’s unemployed.

The future Kent/Des Moines light rail station sits along Pacific Highway South across from Highline College. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Sound Transit begins column installation for Federal Way Link Extension

Drill shaft installation began on Oct. 7 at the site of the future Kent/Des Moines station along Pacific…

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Possible human bone found under Federal Way home | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 23-28

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State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs

Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.

Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee (left) and Republican challenger Loren Culp during Wednesday's debate. (TVW) 20201007

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Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate

In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.

A student places their hand on the car window while talking to third grade teacher Nichole Rutherford at a supplies pick-up day at Lakeland Elementary on Sept. 3. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Online learning to continue through 2020 for FWPS

Federal Way’s COVID-19 rates are too high to return to classrooms yet, superintendent says.

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Federal Way woman dies in collision with freight train in Auburn

A woman was killed when her car collided with a freight train in Auburn on Sunday night (Oct.…

Gov. Jay Inslee during his Oct. 6 news conference. (Screenshot)

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Gov. Inslee loosens rules for bars, libraries and movie theaters

New rules come as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide.

Jay Inslee (left) and Loren Culp

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Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday

The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.

Cecil Lacy Jr. (Family photo)

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Court: New trial in case of man who told police ‘Can’t breathe’

Cecil Lacy Jr. of Tulalip died in 2015 while in police custody.

A Sept. 10 satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)

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University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China relations

Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.