Air Force Capt. Ariana Savino. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Air Force

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Condolences climb for Covington pilot killed in Iraq

Condolences continue to mount for Capt. Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, one of six U.S. airmen killed when…

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WA law will make it easier to distribute abortion pill stockpile

Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.

A tree fell on SR 509 near 21st Avenue SW in Federal Way on March 13 and took down some power lines. Ben Ray/The Mirror

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King County weekend weather forecast | March 14-15

After snow covered the Puget Sound region on Friday, the National Weather Service reports a chance of snow…

A light rail train runs along the Federal Way Extension route. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit to install extra fencing along light rail route

Federal Way Link Extension light rail will operate on a reduced schedule during weekday evenings for a few…

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Shoppers and vendors at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Oct. 11, 2025.

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FW Farmers Market will open in new location May 9

Federal Way Farmers Market will open in its new location on Saturday, May 9, the day before Mother’s…

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Lewd conduct in the Walmart parking lot | Federal Way police blotter

March 3

Samuel Ramirez Jr.’s FBI wanted poster. Courtesy of the FBI.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Crime & Justice

Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico

One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

Many trees fell during a November 2024 windstorm in the Puget Sound area. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region

A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…

FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Harrington. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

Crime & Justice

Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

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Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

The Shores Apartment Homes in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Person injured in shooting at The Shores Apartment Homes

The alleged victim is expected to survive.

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Kent Police arrest 12 men in online prostitution sting

Kent Police arrested 12 men for investigation of soliciting prostitution online during an undercover sting at a local…

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

An attendee at the Feb. 21 town hall in Federal Way holds a sign calling for an end to ICE raids. Courtesy photo

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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…

The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Crime & Justice

Man charged with killing his mother near Auburn and Federal Way

Officers reported that the defendant made numerous incoherent and nonsensical statements.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Feb. 21 town hall. Courtesy photo

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30th District legislators’ town halls cover budget, taxes, immigration

Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sen. Claire Wilson held one on Feb. 21, and Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30) held…

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Crime & Justice

Attempted robbery of a blind person | Federal Way police blotter

Feb. 24