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Crowds explore the opening day May 13 of the 2023 Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Soaking in the sun at the Federal Way Farmers Market

The Saturday market is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October.

Federal Way City Council (from left to right): Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Erica Norton, Hoang Tran, Susan Honda, Linda Kochmar, Jack Walsh, Jack Dovey. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way scraps drug ordinance after Legislature passes new law

The Federal Way City Council had planned to put a new drug ordinance in place at their May…

The former DeVry building temporarily houses schools during the construction of new elementary schools. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Department of Commerce awards grant to FWPS for energy management

The funds will be used to install high-efficiency electric equipment at the former DeVry building to reduce energy…

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Disgruntled employee pours milk on manager’s car | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 9-16

Erica Norton announces her immediate resignation from the Federal Way City Council during the May 16 council meeting. Photo via Federal Way YouTube page.

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‘Bye, everybody’: Councilmember Erica Norton abruptly resigns from Federal Way City Council

The announcement came at the end of the May 16 meeting

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Vote for the Mirror’s 2023 Athletes of the Year

The online contest runs May 16 to May 29. Vote today!

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1 man shot near Fred Meyer gas station in Federal Way

Officers located a man with apparent gunshot wounds around 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 15.

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WSP warning against scam calls

“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information

Over 150 people attended the FUSION “myth-busters” fundraiser luncheon on May 9. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Homelessness is a housing issue, UW professor says

The first FUSION fundraiser luncheon welcomed keynote speaker Gregg Colburn to discuss the root causes, misconceptions of homelessness.

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Iam Tongi takes Top 5 on ‘American Idol’

Decatur student shows no signs of slowing down.

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

Charles Hoff with his family. Photo provided by Marilyn Hoff.

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Charles Hoff, former school board director, dies at 83

Hoff was a vocal education advocate who helped local students with college scholarships.

Apple Massage sits in the 28000 block of Pacific Highway, as seen May 9. Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Duo charged with promoting prostitution at King County massage businesses

According to police, undercover detectives entered the storefronts and posed as customers. The massage fronts include one location…

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

Patrick Nicholas (right) and his attorney David Montes listen on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 as the jury are polled on their verdict in the case against Nicholas, 59, at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Jurors found Nicholas guilty of murder in the first degree (felony) and murder in the second degree, but found not guilty on a charge of murder in the first degree (premeditated). Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Patrick Nicholas found guilty of 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough

“Nothing will bring Sarah back, but this is as much justice as we can all expect,” friends said.

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Homeless man with knife threatens woman | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 3-8.

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Centerstage Theatre to close season with Moliere’s ‘Tartuffe’

The show runs from May 19 to June 11.

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

Valerie Danforth, founder of Federal Way’s Bridging A Gap weekend meals program. Mirror file photo

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Chef competition will raise money for hungry Federal Way students

The “Chopped Charity Challenge” fundraiser is from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at Federal Way High School.

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Hallmark Manor in Federal Way names new executive director

Amanda Winfield was named the new executive director on March 7.