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Federal Way Symphony announces 40th anniversary season

See the 2022-23 season line-up here.

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Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin reviews researched data with Board Chair Dan Eisenman, CEO Equalus, in preparation of for launch of Prosperity Project, a new economic development visioning effort led by the business community.

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Are we living up to our economic potential?

Economic vision report from the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce.

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Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen.

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Auburn couple sentenced for defrauding customers of millions

The pair operated the now-defunct Northwest Territorial Mint in Auburn and Federal Way.

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Report examines King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct investigations

Ninety-one employees had multiple allegations of misconduct made against them in 2021.

The diversity pride flag flying above Federal Way City Hall in June 2021. In addition to the traditional six colors, the flag also includes a black stripe for diversity and a brown stripe for inclusivity. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Proclamation recognizes Pride Month in Federal Way

One Federal Way City Councilmember declined to sign it.

Electric trucks being assembled in Renton (Screenshot from King County video)

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King County to use electric heavy duty trucks to transport garbage with lower emissions

Among the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in America operated by a waste management agency.

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Woman attempts to mace Washington State Patrol troopers | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log June 1-8.

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City to host Juneteenth flag raising ceremony June 17

This year marks the third anniversary raising the Juneteenth flag in Federal Way

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A look inside DAWN’s Emergency Communal Shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic

By Adrienne Washington, For the Mirror

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King County Sexual Assualt Resource Center supports victims as they navigate courts

By Adrienne Washington, For the Mirror

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Family of Ezra Taylor accepts National Gun Violence Awareness Day proclamation

Ezra Taylor, 26, was one of three people fatally shot outside of a Des Moines bar in Sept.…

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Local singers shine at Federal Way’s Got Talent summer contest

Upcoming contests held July 2 and Aug. 6 at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Car transporting person with gunshot wound crashes in Federal Way

Police say the victim was shot by another person inside the car.

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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program

Special podcast series.

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King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low

The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.

Driver Engineer John Fontana aboard Marine 367 on his final day with South King Fire. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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One last ride: Longtime firefighter, marine team member retires from South King Fire and Rescue

Driver Engineer John Fontana recently retired after more than 35 years of serving the Des Moines and Federal…

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Redondo Heights to address Federal Way’s need for more affordable housing

By Adrienne Washington, For the Mirror

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Shoplifting suspect found hiding in local diner | Police blotter

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

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City council approves feasibility study to dip S. 320th Street

The dip design creates greater pedestrian access and development opportunities, city planners say.