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Driver flees from police and takes a swim | Video

The suspect drove over 103 mph and fled from Federal Way to Auburn.

Ken Blevens shared his support for the planned youth psychiatric facility after a Q-and-A with operator Emerald City Behavioral Health. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Stand Up Federal Way hosts meeting about youth psychiatric facility

The community Q-and-A was a response to a city council decision process that public commentors and even members…

Contributed photos from National Gun Violence Memorial of Joaquin Ramirez and Hector Gonzalez-Valdez. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way teens involved in fatal Pierce County shooting

Todd Beamer High School student had been expelled for bringing a firearm to school.

Example of a graphic rendering of ADU that’s used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program. While ADUs are increasingly gaining popularity around the region as codes become less restrictive, the application of this building type in Federal Way is still fairly low. (Courtesy image)

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Backyard cottages and more could soon be easier to build in Federal Way

City council will vote soon on changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permitting.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

Bonnie and Steven Kness, Officer Wells and Chief Hwang. Photo provided by the city of Federal Way.

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FWPD officers honored with life-saving awards

Chief Andy Hwang shared that “not all police agencies respond to CPR calls, but we do because protecting…

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Possum put out of its misery | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Pictures of Rocky Lasavii from a Federal Way Police Department Public Records request. Courtesy photo

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Man attempting to lure child from FW gym pleads guilty, released

His sentence was a 12-month suspended sentence with credit for time served and two years of probation.

Richard Lavietes | Obituary

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Case dismissed against Federal Way man who dismembered roommate

The court found Nicholas Van Cleave incompetent to stand trial.

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Federal Way woman suspected of DUI involved in injury crash

The injured 65-year-old victim was sent to Tacoma General, but the suspect was not injured and was booked…

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Man shoots himself in the leg | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…

Bob Roegner began writing his “Inside Politics” column in 2006. File photo

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Bob Roegner, former mayor and columnist, dies

He was known for his “Inside Politics” column as well as years of service in Auburn and South…

New officers being sworn in front of Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Courtesy photo.

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Seven new officers sworn into the Federal Way Police Department

This brought the total number of officers up to 144.

Members of the Washington State Youth Advisory Council. Courtesy photo.

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Washington State Youth Advisory Council seeks local applicants

Federal Way student is among two from South King County serving on the council.

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

Aerial photo from 2023 of the soccer fields and skate park near Steel Lake where the future operations and maintenance facility for the city’s parks department will be located. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Maintenance facility’s public art budget sees challenge

The site is located next to Steel Lake Park on 28th Avenue South.

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Juveniles flee from stolen van | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

A photo of Lakeland Elementary School. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Teen, 13, shot at Lakeland Elementary School play area

A lockdown was not initiated, but the King County Sheriff’s Office said when the scene was secured, there…

Left to right: Public defender Susan Sobel, Robert Firstrider, and a photo of Clinton Taylor. Courtesy photo.

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Man sentenced for involvement in Brickyard Pub shooting death

He pleaded down his charge to manslaughter for the Feb. 2023 incident.