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Man shot in the leg | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Former Diversity Commission member Tirzah Idahosa, consultant Chanin Kelly-Rae and former Diversity Commission Chair Saudia Abdullah spoke during public comment during the Dec. 3 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant contract sparks controversy

Decision leads to resignation of Federal Way Diversity Commission chair.

Garcia-Barragan’s vehicle [left] and the person’s vehicle who ran into Garcia-Barragan [right]. Photo courtesy of King County Superior Court

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Federal Way man charged in crash that killed passenger

Documents state that evidence showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. FILE PHOTO

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FWPD receives $150,000 for gun buyback and safe giveaway

Funds resulted from a lawsuit against Federal Way Discount Guns for illegally selling high-capacity magazines.

The bullet found in Jayson Jack’s room and the bullet found at the scene. (Photo from charging documents)

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Second suspect arrested in April IHOP shooting death of 2-year-old

His DNA was found in the vehicle, and he is thought to be the driver.

Photos of Antonio Garcia-Fonseca. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Man who shot teen in 2021 pleads guilty to manslaughter

The state recommends a sentence of 114 months.

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King County to build animal shelter at new site; Kent facility to close

Search for property continues; timeline to be determined; $19.5 million approved for project

The City of Federal Way has plans to replace this culvert to make it possible for salmon to swim up Redondo Creek to spawn. Photo from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports.

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Project targets salmon-friendly streams in Federal Way

City needs access to a certain parcel of land on some vacant property.

Mayor Jim Ferrell swearing in new officers at a city council meeting. Courtesy photo.

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Drug arrests up 402% in Federal Way, while others dropped

Mayor Jim Ferrell said he thinks this is a result of recent legislation

Several alternatives are being considered for the next stage of the link light rail linking Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome. These alternatives compare the possibilities for the segment of this section between Federal Way and Fife. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

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Public input sought for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome light rail route

Five options include routes along Interstate 5 or State Route 99. Public comment is open until Feb. 10,…

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Fake iPhone scam on Facebook Marketplace | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Robinpreet Singh’s charging documents. Photo courtesy of King County Superior Court.

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Auburn man charged with vehicular homicide in FW crash

Documents state his blood alcohol content was 0.132.

Glenfield Watkins. File photo

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Sexual assault victims file claims against Federal Way school district

The claims stem from former teacher Glenfield Watkins assault on student at Totem Middle School.

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State Patrol arrests Federal Way man in fatal Kent crash on I-5 | Update

Victim identified; driver faces vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI charges in Dec. 8 collision

South King Fire Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, left, sits with a guest, District Chief Layne Winter, Deputy Chief Shane Smith and Deputy Chief Lisa Defenbaugh at Poverty Bay Cafe. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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South King Fire chief and deputy chief placed on administrative leave

Separate independent investigations are being conducted.

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Man threatens to disarm officer of his firearm | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Valerie Schell and Trenise Rogers both share their support for possible community investment projects in the area of unincorporated King County known as East Federal Way during a meeting in April 2024. Valerie Schell is a proposal advocate and Trenise Rogers was involved in the participatory budgeting process last year. (Mirror file photo)

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East Federal Way projects receive King County grants

Recipients include Integrity Life Church and Federal Way Senior Center.

The Municipal Court in Federal Way. Over 1,000 cases were represented by public defenders in this court this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW leaders wait for Supreme Court decision on caseload limits

Potential caseload limits for public defenders could double or triple cost to cities.

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Lawsuit dismissed against Federal Way lawyer accused of fraud

The judge granted her motion to dismiss with prejudice, meaning the case is permanently dismissed and cannot be…

Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer speaks at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Dec. 4, 2024. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang

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FWPS Superintendent delivers ‘State of Education’

District is focusing on improvements in math, English language arts and attendance.