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Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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King County judge orders Federal Way Discount Guns to stop high-capacity magazine sales

Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against the store in December 2022, accusing the store of selling…

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Federal Way man arrested for theft of 18 vehicles

The man was arrested by the Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force.

Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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5 suspects arrested after police chase ends in Federal Way

The five teenagers are suspected of robbing a man in Seattle before fleeing in stolen vehicles.

The new mixed-use residential development is seen from 1st Avenue S. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Construction underway for 233-unit development near West Hylebos Wetlands

Residential units along with commercial spaces to come.

Public Works Development Services Manager Cole Elliott gives a presentation on the increase of oversize- and overweight-loaded vehicles in Federal Way in recent years, many of those vehicles travelling on non-designated truck routes which increases wear-and-tear of city infrastructure. An ordinance in the works would seek to work cooperatively with haulers to minimize that damage. Photo by Bruce Honda

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FW Council: City may form HR department, can go to bid for Target demolition

The council also proclaimed Jan. 13 as Korean American Day in Federal Way.

Longtime political columnist Bob Roegner listens as various public officials thank him for his service to South King County, his leadership and his fashion sense. Alex Bruell/The Mirror

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Bob Roegner awarded Key to the City

In 2006, he began writing a weekly political column for the Mirror, “Inside Politics.”

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Grandpa saved by neighbor after Christmas tree catches fire | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 21, 2022 to Jan. 3.

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South King Fire sells surplus property for $21.5M

Property sold to Portland-based property management company; sale funds will be used for seismic retrofitting of Station 62.

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Major crime cases in Federal Way and where they stand

As the year draws to a close, here’s a status update on a dozen murder cases tied to…

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Hit-and-run, doc’s child abuse charges, bookstore vandalism | King County Local Dive

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FUSION Executive Director David Harrison poses for a picture outside of the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center, a shelter for families that opened in 2020.

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Hometown Hero: For FUSION director, it’s about helping the kids

Harrison started volunteering for the nonprofit in 2013 and became director last year.

Holiday lights (Screenshot from King County website)

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King County encourages folks to recycle their old holiday lights

The county has compiled a list of retailers and organizations that will recycle old light strands.

City officials and Amazon Fresh staff help cut the ribbon on opening day of the Amazon Fresh store. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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A Year in Review: Top stories from 2022

What were the most viewed stories this year? Here’s a list of what you read.

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Federal Way woman, 63, dies in Kent hit-and-run collision

Woman was standing near bus stop on West James Street when vehicle left road and struck her

An Axon body-worn police camera; not necessarily the cameras King County Sheriff’s Office will use. Photo courtesy Axon

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Rep. Schrier secures $2 million for King County Sheriff’s Office

The money will be split between expanding the office’s Crisis Response Team and deploying body cameras.

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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way.

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St. Francis Hospital gets approval for $20.5M expansion

The additional 24 beds should help the busy hospital handle increasing numbers of patients.

Oxycodone pill. (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

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State sues 3 major drug retailers for role in fueling opioid epidemic

AG Bob Ferguson alleges Albertsons, Kroger and Rite Aid of failing to prevent overuse of opioid prescriptions

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Local kids shop with a cop at Dick’s Sporting Goods

The Federal Way Police Department and Dick’s Sporting Goods recently partnered to offer local kids a morning of…

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A view of the Federal Way Link Extension route looking west over downtown Federal Way in Nov. 2022. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Sen. Cantwell secures funding for Federal Way Link Extension project

Bill provides $329.14 million for Federal Way Link Extension; $254 million for Lynnwood Link Extension