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Judge Danielle Havens was elected recently to the Federal Way Municipal Court. Here, Havens is sworn in back in January 2026 by Judge Kimberly Walden of the Tukwila Municipal Court.

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Federal Way looks to clear 800 unlawful drug possession cases

The Federal Way Municipal Court will work to clear unlawful drug possession charges for about 800 people in…

The 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest on May 4. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way man charged with killing man and dog

Police allege that he fatally shot his former friend and his friend’s dog.

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang speaks to the community at the town hall on April 30.

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Town hall event explores a range of Federal Way issues

Federal Way city leaders invited community members to a town hall on April 30 at Olympic View K-8.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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10-year-old threatening mother with a knife | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

The 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest on May 4. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Male suffers fatal gunshot wound in Federal Way

The man was allegedly murdered by a business associate.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…

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A customer picks out some cherries to take home at a Federal Way Farmers Market in 2025.

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Federal Way Farmers Market grand opening coming May 9

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open for the season at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at its…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Student caught with firearm at school | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

A light rail train runs along the Federal Way Extension route. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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FW urges Sound Transit to pursue Tacoma light rail extension

The Federal Way City Council voted April 21 to join the Tacoma City Council and other local leadership…

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

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Two areas are being studied for potential annexation, labeled here as Lakeland North and Lakeland South.

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Federal Way looks to annex Lakeland North and Lakeland South

King County is encouraging annexation of all unincorporated areas.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Woman stabs her husband in the hand | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

King County Elections Director Julie Wise. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Elections reviews election mail found in Renton

King County Elections Director Julie Wise called a social media post by the Washington State Republican Party leader…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…

The new diverging diamond interchange on State Route 18 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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SR 18 closures coming as I-90 interchange project nears completion

After many years, the interchange improvement at State Route 18 and Interstate 90 is coming to a close,…