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Les Sessoms and Jack Dovey at the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum on Oct. 8. They are running against each other for Federal Way City Council position 6.

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Federal Way early election results: Ferrell beats Honda, Sessoms leads Dovey

Early results are in for the 2025 general elections, including the races for Federal Way’s next mayor and…

Light rail trains can now be seen running their regular schedule as the simulated service tests the schedule and infrastructure that will open on Dec. 6 to Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Test trains will simulate service to Federal Way until opening day

Long-awaited Federal Way light rail station undergoes final tests ahead of Dec. 6 opening date.

Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)

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Thousands in Federal Way face loss of SNAP benefits

Federal government shutdown over healthcare subsidies halts SNAP food benefit distribution.

From the University of Washington report: “Across Washington state, a review of Flock audits by UWCHR researchers during 2025 revealed multiple forms of access to data on Washington state residents by federal immigration enforcement agencies and out-of-state law enforcement. The majority of agencies were exposed to one or more of these forms of access to their networks. The map does not depict all agencies surveyed or known to use Flock systems.”

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Federal Way approves expansion of Flock Safety cameras

Cameras prompt concerns about sharing data with federal agencies.

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Toddler found wandering in parking lot again | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Mitch Greene and Danielle Havens. Photos by Bruce Honda.

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Forum features Federal Way Municipal Court judge candidates

The candidates gave their stances on multiple topics and presented who they are.

A scene from the Youth Town Hall held Oct. 23 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Brown

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Town hall event empowers Federal Way youth and more

Program provides students with leadership opportunities and workshops.

An example of meth seized by law enforcement agencies. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

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90 pounds of meth seized in Federal Way

Two men met a buyer in the Walmart parking lot before DEA investigators and Federal Way police arrested…

Representatives of Mujer al Volante and United in Purpose hosted the multicultural candidate forum for the 2025 Federal Way City Council and mayoral candidates on Oct. 22. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Immigrant experience highlights annual multicultural candidate forum in Federal Way

Election 2025: Federal Way nonprofit hosts council and mayoral candidates.

The Federal Way Mirror has been serving the city since 1998. (Staff photo)

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Federal Way Mirror is changing to mail delivery

October is the final month of free home delivery of the Federal Way Mirror. Beginning with the Nov.…

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Running naked in the street | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo.

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‘South Hill rapist’ leaves Auburn, goes to Federal Way

Convicted rapist Kevin Coe moved to a home in Federal Way less than a half-mile away from an…

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)

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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now…

A protester in Federal Way holds a sign stating that “a president who turns the military on their own citizens is not a leader but a tyrant,” referencing the deployment of National Guard troops in several U.S. cities this year. Photo by Rachel Jones

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Hundreds attend No Kings rally in Federal Way

Federal Way joined cities around the state and the country in holding a No Kings demonstration on Oct.…

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Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.

Steve Groom presents the annual Comprehensive Budget Report for 2024 for Federal Way at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way’s annual financial report highlights a few gains

Finance Director Steve Groom presented Federal Way’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2024 at the city council meeting…

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Man says he’s a vampire and wants to be euthanized | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Photos of Soo Jin Hahn. Courtesy photos

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Claim filed against state over death of Federal Way child

Soo Jin Hahn, 5, was allegedly killed by her father following multiple signs of abuse that were not…

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO

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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18

Here’s a list of locations in King County.

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188 gun safes given away at Federal Way Police Department

This most recent giveaway finishes off the department’s grant funds for gun violence prevention.