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In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…

Federal Way’s downtown flag pole is located along S. 320th Street. File photo

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Rep. Smith requests federal funds for community projects

One request seeks $2.5 million for a civic and community space in Federal Way’s downtown area.

A Cymbidium Orchid captured at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Seasonal celebrations held at Federal Way’s Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Upcoming events this year at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

A 2019 walk-a-thon fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Twin Lakes PTA

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Twin Lakes PTA to host Walk-A-Thon fundraiser April 23

Donations help fund water fountains, gym equipment, classroom supplies and more.

Cicero Sanchez, 31, lays dead at the scene near South 317th Street and 28 Avenue South after two King County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot him following a vehicle pursuit on May 4, 2022. Multiple vehicles, both unmarked and marked, surround Sanchez’s vehicle. A King County Sheriff’s Office vehicle pins the driver’s door of Sanchez’s vehicle shut with the window half open. The original family liaison for the Sanchez family, Douglas Faini, said in an email that Sanchez climbed out of the open window. Sanchez’s body has been censored with a black box by this newspaper’s editorial staff. (Photo courtesy of Cristy Sanchez)

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Autopsy sheds light on fatal shooting by King County deputies

2022 incident involving Cicero Sanchez is still under investigation.

Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Korean School fundraiser raises $68,000

The Korean School of Federal Way raised $68,300 at their seventh annual fundraiser April 1, supporting the school’s…

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Upcoming shows at the Federal Way Performing Art and Event Center: April 21-May 13

Colin Hay, Holly Bowling and Evil Woman to perform at the Federal Way venue.

Leticia Martinez-Cosman was last seen on March 31 at a Mariners game sitting next to Brett Michael Gitchel, who prosecutors plan to charge with her murder. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department)

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Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.

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Amaya Harris, a sophomore at Todd Beamer High School, poses a question to actors from “El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom” at the Knutzen Family Theater on April 10 during a morning showing of the play.

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Federal Way students get firsthand look at stage performance

Dozens of local high school students got a firsthand look behind the scenes of Centerstage Theatre’s performance of…

Image courtesy King County

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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

Volunteers move boxes of diapers at Do The Right Thing’s annual diaper drive Wednesday morning.

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Diaper drive delivers for ninth year in a row

Organizers have an idea for launching a “diaper bank” to help thousands of local families.

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County prosecuting attorney praises hate crime bill

Earlier this year, the state House and Senate passed a series of legislative fixes to laws that today…

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Federal Way man sentenced to 15 years for attempt to distribute fentanyl

A 27-year-old Federal Way man who tried to sell 10,000 fentanyl pills to a police source was sentenced…

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Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St.

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Judge rules against Federal Way Discount Guns, finds large capacity magazine ban constitutional

The gun store has argued magazine ban is unconstitutional.

Anthoni Jamez Orozco. Photo courtesy of Amy Morris-Ehlo

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Man charged in fatal shooting of Decatur graduate

Anthoni Jamez Orozco died on April 6, a day after he was shot during a confrontation in Seattle.

Jack Walsh

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Jack Walsh seeks re-election to the Federal Way City Council

The following is a press release from the candidate:

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2 suspects break into local storage unit business | Federal Way Police Blotter

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

Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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South King County fire chiefs developing behavioral health program

11 agencies are working to address mental health concerns at work and at home.

Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo

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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.

Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Iam Tongi breaks into the Top 26

Rising American Idol star heads back to Hawaii for the next round