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A photo of the 31000 block of 9th Ave. S. taken on Feb. 3. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Man shot and killed in Federal Way

A K9 search team was activated, but no suspect was located.

The Federal Way Legislative Delegation in Washington, D.C., in 2024. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way.

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Federal Way’s D.C. delegation reviews funding priorities

A delegation from Federal Way will be traveling to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in the National…

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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Federal Way man accused of killing teen with machete goes to trial

His defense claims there’s no evidence to show he was involved or ever there.

Corniche Washington reading an apology letter at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Federal Way man sentenced in 2021 Kent bus stop murder

Corniche Washington receives nearly 23 years in shooting death of Antonio Wells.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

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FWPD officers help with security at the presidential inauguration

They took this as an opportunity to learn how to manage large-scale events.

For the area of light rail between Federal Way and Fife, two alternatives would generally align with I-5 while the other three would go along SR-99. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

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Businesses and more brace for light rail’s impact in Federal Way

Potential routes could disturb sacred land at Federal Way’s southern edge.

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Firearm found in donation bin | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo

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WA residents urged to donate blood due to ‘code red’ low levels

Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

Councilmember Jack Dovey at the Jan. 21 council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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FW City Council split in exploration of buying Sound Transit property

The Federal Way City Council explored at its Jan. 21 meeting the possibility of attempting to acquire land…

Seattle School Board Director Liza Rankin, Federal Way School Board Director Luckisha Phillips and Executive Director of Nutrition Services for Federal Way Public Schools Alisha Barlow. The three discussed solutions for solving student hunger at an award event on Jan. 17. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Breakfast in the Classroom program shines in Federal Way | Photos

United Way of King County presents award to Federal Way Public Schools for fighting student hunger

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

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Car driving 1 mph | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

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The LGBTQIA Task Force meeting on Jan. 15 at The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center.

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Local efforts for LGBTQIA rights gain focus in Federal Way

Highline College task force; state Sen. Wilson take steps to provide safe spaces

Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

The Federal Way Day Center is in the Federal Way Family Center, operated by Catholic Community Services and located at 33505 13th Place South, Suite D, in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way Day Center continues to draw safety concerns

City still lacks a shelter for single adults.

The Extended Stay America hotel, 1400 S. 320th St. in Federal Way, is set to open in 2025 as a supportive shelter for people experiencing homelessness. File photo

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Permanent supportive housing to open this year in Federal Way

Construction starts in Feb. on a hotel purchased in 2021 for the Health through Housing program.

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Man stabs drive-through McSpeaker | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police log.

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Inslee reduces sentence for man convicted in Kent Denny’s shooting

Frank Evans III to serve 17 fewer years for 2007 shooting that injured five