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Candidates for 30th Legislative District state representative during the Oct. 8 forum at the Federal Way Community Center, from left to right: Position 1 candidates Rep. Jamila Taylor and Melissa Hamilton, and Position 2 candidates Rep. Kristine Reeves and Quentin Morris. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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30th District candidates participate in multilingual forum | Election 2024

State representative candidates address issues including housing, public safety and language access. Participants at the forum asked questions…

Corniche Washington in the black suit between his defense while the prosecutor delivered her closing statement. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way man found guilty for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

He will be sentenced Nov. 8.

Federal Way Police Department staff at Asensio Coffee for National Coffee With a Cop Day. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way Police Department celebrates National Coffee With a Cop Day

An opportunity for police to engage the community.

In other action at the Federal Way City Council’s Oct. 1 meeting, Diana Noble-Gulliford (center) received the Mayor’s Key to the City for nearly 40 years of service to the community. She is a former councilmember, planning commissioner and past director of the Historical Society of Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Council discusses city’s proposed budget expenditures

Updates from Oct. 1 meeting.

Jayson Jack wearing the sweatshirt found in his room and seen worn on the shooter. (Photo from charging documents)

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Suspect arrested in death of 2-year-old at Federal Way IHOP

Suspect, 17, is being charged as an adult.

File photo

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Man robs Burger King with a metal stick | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Damion Blevins. Photo courtesy of the Department of Corrections.

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Convicted sex offender sparks manhunt after removing ankle monitor | Update

Damion Blevins assaulted a woman at knifepoint in Federal Way in 2016.

The inaugural flight of the new direct flight between Seattle and Manila from the Philippine Airlines (PAL) lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Oct. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Local Filipino community embraces direct flight from Seattle to Manila

October is also Filipino American History Month.

Screenshot of the The Valley Independent Investigative Team’s press release.

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Man dies while in Federal Way Police Department custody

Valley Independent Investigative Team will conduct an investigation.

Carter and Gavin Hansen mowing lawns. Courtesy photo.

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Federal Way twins bounce back after theft of lawn care equipment

Carter and Gavin Hansen have been at it since age 10.

The front entrance of Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital and the rock that did the damage. (Photo courtesy of FWPD)

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Burglar makes own doggie door at Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital

Surveillance video shows suspect breaking into Federal Way business.

Two young people share the question from their community at the candidate forum hosted by Mujer al Volante in 2023. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way candidate forum will include interpreters and more

Oct. 8 event is a partnership between the Mirror and the nonprofit Mujer Al Volante in an effort…

Alderbrook Park in Federal Way is being considered for renaming to celebrate the legacy of John and Mary Conna, who are important figures in Federal Way’s history. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Alderbrook Park one step closer to honoring a local legacy

Proposal for “Conna Park” would pay tribute to a Federal Way pioneer.

Photo of the crime scene from previous Mirror article. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Woman pleads guilty to 2022 Labor Day homicide in Federal Way

Prosecuting attorney recommends a 110-month sentence, while her defense recommends 78 months.

File photo

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Elderly lady robbed on the street | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Courtesy of WSDOT.

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

Volunteers work to clear out trash and debris from within the Hylebos wetlands. From left to right: Don Palumbo, Craig Patrick, Trace Palumbo and Juan Juarez. Photo provided by Stand Up Federal Way Community.

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Community group tackles trash problem in wetlands

Stand Up Federal Way Community focuses on cleaning up encampments and more.

Katya Wojcik, cofounder and executive director of Project Be Free, and Landon Meyer of the Kent Police Department, connect with other leaders at the South King County City Leaders Breakfast on Sept. 10. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Task force continues its work to reduce domestic violence

Federal Way Police Department took 787 case reports on domestic violence related incidents in 2023.

Todd Jarvis, president of DBM Contractors, speaks at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Sept. 17 during public comment. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Light rail development concerns longtime Federal Way contractor

DBM Contractors Incorporated are located at 1220 S. 356th St. in Federal Way

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.