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Happy ending massage offer | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Turkeys from a past Brooklake Church turkey drive in Federal Way. Photo provided by Shelley Pauls

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Food resources in Federal Way

Upcoming donation drives, food pantries and more.

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People attempt to rob a student while walking to school | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Left to right: A photo from a group chat of Mirreh and a photo Jimenez-Guzel. Screenshot from documents.

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Kent man charged for allegedly supporting ISIS

Documents state that he conspired to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and he was linked…

Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos

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Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

A Citizen App video screenshot of the TESO Life arrest. Screenshot

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Man arrested for pulling knife out on an employee

A man was allegedly concealing merchandise in his pockets at TESO Life, and when an employee confronted him,…

The Juneteenth and Pride flags were flown in June 2025 next to the U.S. flag in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW flag policy change gets community pushback

Council ends the flying of any “non-governmental” flags at City Hall.

Left to right: Montero’s mugshot and photos of Juarez and Cortez from the National Gun Violence Memorial.

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Federal Way man receives over 60-year sentence for 2018 murders

He could be released as late as 2092, when he will be about 94 years old.

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Ear bitten off during fight | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Man whose dog ate his face was listed as homicide victim by mistake

According to the Federal Way Police Department, the man was believed to have died of natural causes.

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Les Sessoms and Jack Dovey at the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum on Oct. 8. They are running against each other for Federal Way City Council position 6.

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Federal Way early election results: Ferrell beats Honda, Sessoms leads Dovey

Early results are in for the 2025 general elections, including the races for Federal Way’s next mayor and…

Light rail trains can now be seen running their regular schedule as the simulated service tests the schedule and infrastructure that will open on Dec. 6 to Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Test trains will simulate service to Federal Way until opening day

Long-awaited Federal Way light rail station undergoes final tests ahead of Dec. 6 opening date.

Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)

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Thousands in Federal Way face loss of SNAP benefits

Federal government shutdown over healthcare subsidies halts SNAP food benefit distribution.

From the University of Washington report: “Across Washington state, a review of Flock audits by UWCHR researchers during 2025 revealed multiple forms of access to data on Washington state residents by federal immigration enforcement agencies and out-of-state law enforcement. The majority of agencies were exposed to one or more of these forms of access to their networks. The map does not depict all agencies surveyed or known to use Flock systems.”

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Federal Way approves expansion of Flock Safety cameras

Cameras prompt concerns about sharing data with federal agencies.

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Toddler found wandering in parking lot again | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Mitch Greene and Danielle Havens. Photos by Bruce Honda.

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Forum features Federal Way Municipal Court judge candidates

The candidates gave their stances on multiple topics and presented who they are.

A scene from the Youth Town Hall held Oct. 23 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Brown

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Town hall event empowers Federal Way youth and more

Program provides students with leadership opportunities and workshops.

An example of meth seized by law enforcement agencies. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

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90 pounds of meth seized in Federal Way

Two men met a buyer in the Walmart parking lot before DEA investigators and Federal Way police arrested…

Representatives of Mujer al Volante and United in Purpose hosted the multicultural candidate forum for the 2025 Federal Way City Council and mayoral candidates on Oct. 22. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Immigrant experience highlights annual multicultural candidate forum in Federal Way

Election 2025: Federal Way nonprofit hosts council and mayoral candidates.

The Federal Way Mirror has been serving the city since 1998. (Staff photo)

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Federal Way Mirror is changing to mail delivery

October is the final month of free home delivery of the Federal Way Mirror. Beginning with the Nov.…