Thomas Jefferson High School alumnus and actor Kevin Kago

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Thomas Jefferson alumnus inspires Federal Way students to chase dreams

When Kevin Kago moved from Kenya to the United States, he had set aside his joy in acting…

A King County judge committed James Edwin Mullins to 90 days at Western State Hospital on Wednesday. Mullins

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Federal Way man charged with murder found incompetent to stand trial

A Federal Way man charged with murdering his brother-in-law cannot go to trial until his competency is restored,…

South King Fire and Rescue will bring Santa Claus in a fire truck to the official tree lighting at Town Square Park on Saturday.

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Federal Way tree lighting to feature Santa, entertainment on Saturday

Come join the free holiday tree lighting from 4-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Town Square Park.

Sen.-elect Mark Miloscia

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Fain, Miloscia earn leadership spots in Senate

Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and Sen.-elect Mark Miloscia, R-Federal Way, were elected to leadership posts

Federal Way Police Department

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Federal Way middle school student arrested for ‘swatting’ school

A 14-year-old Lakota Middle School student was arrested Nov. 20 for her involvement in a threat to attack…

A 3D model of the potential plan for the 7.48 acre site where a Target once was. The city of Federal Way purchased the property on Tuesday for $8.2 million.

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More details emerge in Federal Way’s purchase of former Target site | Update

Public records show the Federal Way mayor wasn’t the only one interested in developing the former Target site,…

A 3D model of the potential plan for the 7.48 acre site where a Target once was. The city of Federal Way purchased the property on Tuesday for $8.2 million.

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Public records show the Federal Way mayor wasn’t the only one interested in developing the former Target site,…

Federal Way City Hall

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Federal Way mayor boasts economic growth, Council approves biennial budget

The Federal Way City Council unanimously voted in favor of the 2015/2016 biennial budget, in which there were…

Students pose in different cultural garb during Multicultural Night at Sherwood Forest Elementary on Nov. 20

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Sherwood Forest hosts Multicultural Night in Federal Way

Sherwood Forest Elementary welcomed 300 students, parents and community members to their fourth annual Multicultural Night on Nov.…

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Federal Way mayor gives Key to the City to Sen.Tracey Eide

State Sen. Tracey Eide received the Key to the City from Mayor Jim Ferrell at Tuesday’s City Council…

The 30th Legislative District precinct officers voted Carol Gregory (center)

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30th District Democrats pick top three to replace late Rep. Roger Freeman

The 30th Legislative District precinct officers voted Carol Gregory, Richard Champion and Shari Song as their top three…

Vendors at the holiday gift bazaar will be at the Commons food court until Dec. 21.

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Federal Way holiday gift bazaar moves to Commons mall food court

Upon strolling through The Commons mall over the weekend, one only needs to make their way to the…

Federal Way Police Department

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Man arrested for robbing Walmart employee at knifepoint | Federal Way Police Blotter

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log:

Federal Way High School

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Cold classrooms cause parent to question Federal Way school district

Students at Federal Way High School sat through cold morning classes, some as cold as 49-50 degrees, Monday…

Valhalla Principal James Crawford and school counselor Erin Amann pose as Math Man and Math Woman at Valhalla’s Math Night event.

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Valhalla hosts Super Hero Math Night in Federal Way

Many families from Valhalla Elementary attended a recent super-hero themed math night at the school.

Technology Access Foundation Academy students greet Rev. Jesse Jackson during an event on Monday focusing on gender inequality.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks about equality to Federal Way students | Photos

Rev. Jesse Jackson told Technology Access Foundation (TAF) Academy students to dream high and to break down the…

City of Des Moines Public Works employees pull loose planks from the boardwalk at Redondo Beach

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Strong wind, waves damage Redondo Beach boardwalk | Update

Des Moines Public Works crews continued to clear debris and other hazards from the Redondo Beach boardwalk on…

Byron Hiller

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Federal Way Mirror’s Citizen of the Month inspires volunteers

Lifelong Federal Way resident Byron Hiller, 53, has volunteered at a variety of local organizations for more than…

A filming crew member and actor work during the filming of “Reinventing the Patriot” at Federal Way High School in March 2013.

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Federal Way graduate starts organization to honor high school heroes

During her junior year at Federal Way High School, Paige Edmiston wrote an essay about true patriotism and…

Jason Mertl’s free holiday light show is on display from Dec. 6 through Jan. 3 in the evenings for the community to see. The house is located at 30640 11th Ave. S. in Federal Way.

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Federal Way man creates holiday show with 100,000 lights

For 19 years, Jason Mertl has been stringing about 100,000 lights throughout his Federal Way yard, setting up…