Calvary Lutheran Church, 2415 S. 320th St., is available for shelter starting Thursday, Jan. 22, through the weekend. Courtesy photo

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New location for cold weather shelter due to FUSION fire

A cold weather shelter is available to those who need it Thursday, Jan. 22, through this weekend at…

The 33700 block of 27th Place Southwest, Federal Way, on Jan. 22. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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FW police locate person of interest after double homicide

Alleged victims are a male and a female, 68 and 69.

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Man scammed by Tinder prostitutes | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

South King Fire Chief Ryan Woodey. Courtesy photo

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South King Fire welcomes Ryan Woodey as new chief

South King Fire has a new chief with hometown roots.

Celebration Park Apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Man dies in shooting at Celebration Park Apartments

Officers believe this incident occurred after a fight.

Photos of David Joseph Gama when he was allegedly stealing and a mugshot. Courtesy photos

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Man charged in theft of $18,000 in items from Ulta Beauty

Suspect accused of stealing fragrances from stores in the Seattle area, including Federal Way.

The Skydio Dock for X10 is one example of what the Drone as First Responder (DFR) docks to be located at City Hall and the Federal Way PAEC will look like. Courtesy photo

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FWPD expects new drone to enhance police services

The Federal Way City Council voted unanimously to approve the implementation of a Drone as First Responder (DFR)…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Juvenile asks for cigarettes, points a firearm | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

PJ Langu in court and a photo of Tevin Kamau. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Courtesy photo

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Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder

Defendant said he ingested multiple intoxicating substances and had not slept for three days before the shooting.

Lonzell Isaiah King. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way man sentenced for Auburn burglary turned shootout

The defendant received a sentence of nearly six and a half years.

The scene of the shooting at Evergreen Court Apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man shot at Evergreen Court Apartments

It’s believed the suspect fled the scene in a white Ford F150.

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Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges

A Jan. 10 Pacific Highway crash left a 19-year-old dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old facing charges.

FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer shares the annual update on the school district at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon Jan. 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Superintendent highlights FWPS achievements and levy in annual update

Dr. Pfeiffer lauds early education programs, increased attendance, cellphone policy and more.

Evagelia “Evan” Potifara’s vigil on Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.

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Justice sought by family of Federal Way man who died at EQC

Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma…

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Mailboxes taken down | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Alleged victims and suspects from different cases. Top row, left to right: Victim Nena Edmonds, suspect Jose Guadalupe Linares-Morales. Bottom row, left to right: Woo Jin Hahn and Soo Jin Hahn, and victim Rashawn Nikkovone Lucas. Courtesy photos

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A recap of 2025 murders in Federal Way

Five out of nine cases lead to arrests.

Martin Moore is sworn in as a new member of the Federal Way City Council on Jan. 6 by State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-District 30). Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW City Council swears in three new members

The first Federal Way City Council meeting of 2026 saw a packed crowd, although it dwindled to only…

Two people from the March 2025 video shooting at someone they saw in a parked car at an Arco gas station. Courtesy photo

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Man charged for March shooting at Federal Way gas station

He and two others fired over 50 rounds at another car parked next to a gas pump.

The city of Federal Way celebrated the opening of three new home-based child care businesses including Mundo de Jugetes, with owner Nidia Hernandez shown here at the ribbon cutting on Dec. 30, 2025. The entrepreneurs were invested in by local program Imagine U and the City of Federal Way. Courtesy photo.

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Viral video sparks harassment at child care businesses in Federal Way

A viral video about fraud related to child care subsidies in Minnesota has sparked the harassment of day…

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Person sleeping in a car wash | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.