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Craig Patrick celebrates receiving the proclamation from the City of Federal Way declaring Irish-American Heritage Week. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way celebrates the Irish with annual flag raising

Another annual tradition that accompanies the flag raising is an award for community members who embody “the spirit…

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Rock thrown at windshield while driving | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell giving a statement during the ATU 587 Safety and Security Task Force announcement. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Transit union announces security and safety task force

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell said he became a member of the task force.

Left to right: A photo of Juan Carlos Guzman displayed in the courtroom and Rudy Garcia-Hernandez at his first day on trial. Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Jury acquits Federal Way man accused of machete killing

Despite the acquital, he faces a separate charge of second-degree murder.

The most recent Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot of Gary Ridgway, otherwise known as the Green River Killer, with no glasses. Courtesy photo

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Why the Green River Killer was in King County Jail in Sept.

According to documents, he was going to guide investigators to more unfound remains of his victims.

The drugs and items found in the suspect’s motel room. Courtesy photo.

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Venezuelan national with lots of drugs arrested in Federal Way

The drugs found in his motel room included 5,000 fentanyl pills.

Alyssa Karie is an 8th grade student who shared her experience with Communities in Schools at the organization’s event on March 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Students and district celebrate impact of Communities In Schools

The point of the CIS program is to make sure that “these young people have a person to…

Allegedly, Scott Rhodes and the BECU that the excavator destroyed.

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Auburn man alleged leader of ATM theft ring that netted $1M

He was reported to use a lot of crack cocaine and carry handguns.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Growth Manager Mackenzie Barta, Medical Director Dr. Kyle Jasper and public affairs consultant Michael Transue answer council questions about Connections Health Services at the March 4 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Crisis center operator seeks opportunity to open in Federal Way

Connections Health Services would take over where Recovery Innovations International left off.

Margaret Reyhner is a longtime advocate for the protection of Steel Lake’s health and natural ecosystems and brought the opportunity to the City of Federal Way to purchase the property fondly referred to as the “lagoon” by residents. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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City moves forward with purchase of Steel Lake ‘lagoon’

“Steel Lake is an important part of the history of Federal Way.”

Example of fentanyl pills. Photo courtesy of DEA

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Mexican national who lived in Federal Way sentenced for drug trafficking

He was sentenced to five years and will have four years of supervised release if he stays in…

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Masked man throws watermelon into fryer at Jack In The Box | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Intoxicated at his court hearing | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).

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Federal Way woman dies in I-5 crash near 272nd St.

She was not wearing a seatbelt, according to Washington State Patrol.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.
Left to right, a photo Juan Carlos Con-Guzman from opening statements, and defense counsel and Rudy Garcia-Hernandez on Feb. 25, 2025.

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Jury begins deliberation for Federal Way man accused of machete killing

The state claims their witness who participated in the crime had no reason to falsely implicate the defendant.

Mayor Jim Ferrell spoke at the Grand Opening of Redondo Heights.

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334 units of new workforce housing open in Federal Way

The Washington State Department of Commerce recently found that 50% of Washington residents are rent-burdened.

Image courtesy King County Public Health Seattle & King County

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Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…

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Vershawn Hairston’s mugshot and a screenshot of the man in the videos depicting the alleged thefts.

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Trio accused of stealing $143K in cosmetics across King County

Suspects targeted Ulta Beauty stores.