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Southbound 23rd Ave. S. closes for light rail construction in Federal Way

In preparation for upcoming Link light rail service at the Federal Way Transit Center Sound Transit, crews will…

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Councilmember Jack Dovey at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Feb. 20.

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Council moves to ban RVs from parking in nonresidential areas

Also: City is seeking a grant to improve safety measures near Federal Way High School.

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School officials deal with ‘marijuana lobster’ | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Car damaged by bullets during Feb. 19 Interstate 5 shooting. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

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King County Councilmember wants more info about I-5 shootings

The letter, addressed to WSP Chief John R. Batiste, comes in wake of a Feb. 19 drive-by shooting…

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Federal Way man faces charges for shooting, injuring trooper in Kent

Trooper reportedly shot nine times Feb. 16 after a struggle following foot pursuit

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City councils address hate speech and ‘Zoom bombing’

Following the recent wave of hateful comments, cities in King County and beyond have taken a step back…

Scott Stewart, Rose Baldridge, Vicki Brinigar and Dr. Richard Geiger were panelists at the Valley Cities fentanyl roundtable on Feb. 14. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Panel explores complexities of local fentanyl crisis

One organization in South King County is trying to make a dent in what is often referred to…

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…

Mayor Jim Ferrell shares a football metaphor to talk about an updated permitting process on Feb. 15 at the PAEC in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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State of the City 2024: FW mayor highlights economic development and more

In the spirit of celebrating businesses, Mayor Jim Ferrell shared that 1,400 new business licenses were submitted to…

CCTV footage captured Shellonda Keychell Daniel stealing from Ulta’s Renton location on Dec. 14, 2022. (Court documents.)

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Woman’s stealing spree from local Ulta stores leads to charges

The thefts ranged from individual store losses of $1,042 to $19,459, and the Attorney General’s Office has filed…

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FW police investigate homicide involving man found on Hoyt Road

A 68-year-old man died as a result of a shooting in Federal Way on Feb. 13.

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

Delbert Richardson says he is an educator, not a teacher, with “a unique pedagogy that focuses on primary resources, which are the artifacts, storyboards and the ancient art of storytelling.” Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Presentation helps create personal connections to Black history

Federal Way school hosts The Unspoken Truths, a traveling educational experience.

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

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Restaurant manager shot | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Police arrest Federal Way teens in multi-city crime spree

On Jan. 27, a man called the Bellevue police to identify his daughter as one of the individuals…

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Kent, Federal Way men sentenced for fatal drive-by shooting

Third man also sentenced in 2017 Seattle killing of woman, 20, a passenger in boyfriend’s car

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King County Sheriff’s Office to develop language access program

The King County Sheriff’s Office plans to develop and implement a language access program following a complaint filed…

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Federal Way man arrested for trafficking two Oregon minors

Arrested by Bellevue police, the 25-year-old man faces two counts of trafficking in the second degree, two counts…

A karaoke singer competes in front of a packed crowd during the International Karaoke Federation’s competition last year. Photo provided by Garvaundo Hamilton.

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Global karaoke competition is headquartered in Federal Way

Karaoke Idols seeks bars and event venues to host.