Lou Olmstead has volunteered in the Federal Way community for decades. She was selected as The Mirror’s January Citizen of the Month.

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Federal Way Mirror’s January Citizen of the Month: Lou Olmstead

Many people have put their trust in Lou Olmstead over the years, so much so that they even…

Thomas Jefferson High School students Naikosini Tuipulotu (left) and Stephanie Marshall (right) participate during a credit retrieval-focused class.

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Levy funding critical as Federal Way high school graduation rate increases

After several years of stagnant high school graduation rates, Federal Way Public Schools administrators believe they are turning…

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St. Vincent de Paul Society helps those in need in Federal Way

Even though it’s six years on from the collapse of 2008, the number of those in need, and…

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Federal Way school district reviews readiness for Common Core State Standards

With the new federally mandated Common Core State Standards (CCSS) set to take effect beginning with the next…

Silver Lake Elementary students and staff showed off their Seahawks pride by wearing the team's colors during Blue Friday last week. School staff also photoshopped this photo with green and blue streaks.

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Federal Way’s Silver Lake Elementary shows Seahawks pride

Silver Lake Elementary students and staff showed off their Seahawks pride by wearing the team's colors during Blue…

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Bad parking job leads to arrest | Federal Way Police Blotter

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Gracie's owner passed away unexpectedly and now the cat is available for adoption from Simply Paws in Federal Way. The cat currently lives with its foster parent.

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Gracie available for adoption in Federal Way | Pet of the Week

Meet Gracie. This little beauty will capture your heart. If Gracie’s dazzling emerald green eyes and personality don’t…

Acacia A. Ono

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Federal Way airman graduates from basic training

Air Force Airman 1st Class Acacia A. Ono graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,…

A worker adjusts a giant 12th man flag that will hang over Federal Way City Hall on Friday

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Federal Way group to sing nationally-recognized 12th man song during Seahawks rally

With Super Bowl XLVIII just a few days away, Seahawks fever is ramping up around Federal Way.

A new development that includes 308 multi-family housing units has been proposed at the Federal Way School District's former transportation center at South 320th Street and 11th Place South.

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Federal Way residents voice concerns over proposed ‘High Point’ project at meeting

A sizable amount of community members discussed their concerns about the proposed “High Point” mixed-use project slated for…

A new development that includes 308 multi-family housing units has been proposed at the Federal Way School District's former transportation center at South 320th Street and 11th Place South.

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A sizable amount of community members discussed their concerns about the proposed “High Point” mixed-use project slated for…

Federal Way police officer Josh McConnel

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Volunteers find 113 homeless people in Federal Way

While many were warm and cozy in their beds early Friday morning, some dedicated volunteers were out walking…

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Federal Way man arrested for dealing child porn via web

Detectives from the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force (MECTF) arrested a Federal Way…

As part of a program in south King County

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Arsenic and lead awareness reignited in Federal Way area

When lead and arsenic soil contamination from the now-closed Asarco copper smelter was found in King County over…

Dash Point State Park in Federal Way.

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State Parks offers ‘free days’ to park visitors in 2014

Washington State Parks will offer several “free days” in 2014 when visitors are not required to display the…

Rainier View Elementary principal Kent Cross recently broke a world record by wearing the most number of ties. He wore 202 ties – crushing the current record of 150.

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Federal Way principal breaks world record for wearing most ties

A week-long math extravaganza at Rainier View Elementary in Federal Way featured laughter, a game show, ice cream,…

Dash Point State Park in Federal Way.

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Washington State Parks will offer several “free days” in 2014 when visitors are not required to display the…

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Target breach costs mounting to $1.3 million for Northwest credit unions

The massive Target breach has already cost Northwest credit unions an estimated $1.3 million, as they work fast…

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Man robbed at Federal Way mall | Police Blotter

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Marijuana was legalized in Washington after a statewide vote in November 2012.

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Federal Way to maintain current path on marijuana businesses, despite AG’s opinion

As the implementation of legalized marijuana continues throughout Washington, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued a “formal opinion”…