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Brynne Garman plays Hetchman’s wife in “The Hatmaker’s Wife.” Photo credit Michelle Smith-Lewis

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Review: Centerstage Theatre presents ‘The Hatmaker’s Wife’

By Laura Barfield, For the Mirror

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Woman robbed, assaulted after confronting carjackers | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 25-31.

Students extract DNA from the cells of a strawberry in Decatur High School’s Principles of Biomedical Science CTE course. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way school district’s CTE courses grow in demand

Over 4,000 students gaining industry skills through programs.

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…

The Rep. Roger Freeman Award highlights four qualities attributed to former local state Rep. Roger Freeman: Justice, Diversity, Compassion and Integrity.

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Roger Freeman award seeks high school applicants from Federal Way

All contestants must submit an application and an essay, song, poem, video or other piece of art by…

Eleven Todd Beamer DECA members qualified on Jan. 5 for the state competition. Photo courtesy of Andrew Luu

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Local high schoolers qualify for state DECA competition

49 students from the Federal Way Public Schools District qualified for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)…

Decatur High School Band Director Jeff Chang directs his early-morning jazz band students the morning of Jan. 18. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Decatur band director drums up young musicians

Band Director Jeff Chang has been sharing his love of music with students at Decatur High School for…

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The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11.
The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way motel could become temporary emergency shelter

Public comments are due to the City of Federal Way by Feb. 6.

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2 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis–McChord robbed at gunpoint | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 17-24.

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

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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units

Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”

Law enforcement officials responded to reports of a shooting just before 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Man, 45, fatally shot near Mirror Lake

A 22-year-old man, the suspected shooter, was detained and is cooperating with police.

Bud Thorson and his wife, Joan. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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Retired South King Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Thorson dies at 93

Bud Thorson’s memorial is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Federal Way Community Center (876 S.…

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Drive-by shooting at Des Moines sports bar injures one

La Familia Sports Bar is same site where three people were killed, two injured in 2021

The family of Federal Way Police Officer Jeffrey Mundell pin his badge during his promotional swearing-in at the city council’s Jan. 17 meeting. Mundell was promoted from corporal to the lieutenant position. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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City leaders examine shopping carts, low-income housing

Federal Way City Council roundup.

Police are searching for the suspects who robbed employees and customers at a nail salon at gunpoint on Jan. 18. The suspects are believed to have fled in a gray Jeep Compass with Oregon plates. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Police

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Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint

The two suspects stole several items from employees and customers on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Kinwell Medical Group’s New Federal Way Primary Care Clinic Lobby. Photo courtesy of Kinwell Medical Group

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Kinwell Medical Group opens new primary care clinic in Federal Way

Kinwell serves as an exclusive in-network provider for people with Premera Blue Cross or LifeWise Health Plan of…

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Customers allege prostitution at Federal Way massage parlor | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 10-16.

A suspected drunk driver allegedly collided with several vehicles Saturday afternoon on U.S. 2 near Chain Lake Road in Monroe. (Monroe Police Department)

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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk

Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Butternut Squash Curry Soup

This week’s soup recipe includes one of the most versatile winter squashes.

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Man critically injured in Monday night shooting

Police say witnesses were not cooperative with the investigation.