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Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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King County wants to rehire employees who were fired over vaccine

A total of 314 employees separated from King County as a result of the mandate, with eight retiring,…

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

Surveillance footage shows suspects vandalizing the Puerto Vallarta restaurant in Twin Lakes. (Courtesy image)

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Burglars hit Puerto Vallarta restaurant five times in four months

Watch the surveillance footage of suspects, including one attempt to pull an ATM with a truck.

West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County Council targets “forever chemicals” in wastewater

The motion would initiate a study on how to mitigate the Puget Sound’s exposure to the toxic runoff.

The owner of Trinity Ace Hardware, located in the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, says a candidate for Federal Way City Council stole property from his store on July 18. (Alex Bruell / The Mirror)

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City council candidate, accused of hardware store theft, says she has quit her campaign

Denise Yun is running for City Council position #7.

Left to right: Heather Brandt, program manager for refugee and immigrant services at Lutheran Community Services Northwest; Ghulamfarooq Noorzai, case manager for the Stanikzai family, and Hamid Stanikzai, along with two of his children, pose for a picture at his Federal Way area home. (Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror)

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Afghan family finds home in Federal Way after Kabul collapse

Hamid Stanikzai sits at his north Federal Way apartment, tea and a spread of refreshments set out, his…

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Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement

After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Lemon Blackberry Bars

This week’s recipe includes blackberries and eggs, both found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Ballots hit mailboxes for August primary election

Federal Way voters will decide on school board seat, fire levy and veteran services levy.

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Iam Tongi was honored July 18 during the Metropolitan King County Council meeting.

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‘American Idol’ champ Iam Tongi honored by King County Council

Iam Tongi was honored on July 18 by proclamation from the Metropolitan King County Council.

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Man killed in drive-by shooting on Military Road as deputies checked on him

The man was killed in the early morning of July 15.

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Barbecue propane tank explosion starts house fire | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from July 12-16.

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WSDOT will close both directions of State Route 18 for annual maintenance July 21-23

Closure is between Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie and Issaquah-Hobart Road.

The city and council July 18 honored the Federal Way Little League Seniors, who won the state baseball championship and will represent Federal Way and Washington State at the West Regional Senior Little League All Star Tournament from July 20 — 26 in Oakland, California. To support the team financially, visit: gofundme.com/f/fwnll-senior-all-stars-headed-to-regionals. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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FW Council welcomes five new police officers, talks taxes

News from the July 18 meeting.

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WSP seeks witnesses to vehicle gunfire on I-5 near Star Lake

No injuries were reported in the July 18 incident.

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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding

Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

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Man caught filming kids in locker room | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from July 5-11.

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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

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Federal Way’s We Love Our City hosts annual Serve Day

Approximately 200 volunteers participated on July 9.

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Olive Oil Lavender Cookies

This week’s recipe includes lavender and olive oil, both found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.