Local Ukrainian community leader and South King Fire Chaplain Vitaliy Piekhotin speaks at the first Ukrainian flag raising. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way raises Ukrainian flag | Photos

Local residents are helping their home country during the war.

Photos of Rashawn Lucas from a GoFundMe for his funeral expenses. Courtesy photos

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Man charged for Aug. 18 Federal Way killing at apartment

Rashawn Lucas died from a single gunshot wound.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Skeletal remains of Kent man, 81, found near SR 167

Larry Martinez went missing in June 2022 when he walked away from a local business; no foul play…

Left to right: The spot where the explosion occurred and the vehicle where the explosion originated being towed away. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Explosion destroys vehicle in Federal Way

The explosion did not appear to be accidental

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Woman hitting cars with umbrella | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

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Mom gets 12-month community custody sentence in Kent baby’s death

Prosecutors sought 27-month prison sentence in 2022 fentanyl overdose by 3-year-old girl

Vickie Chynoweth, Assistant Manager of the Federal Way Farmers Market, asks the city leadership to support the healthy seniors program at the Aug. 12 meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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City expands access to food vouchers for seniors

City leadership has expanded the number of seniors who will have access to fresh, healthy food through the…

The USPS signage in front of the Federal Way location’s employee entrance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way USPS mailing center fined $33K for waste violations

The same violations were found in three different years, spanning back to 2018.

Photos of Matthew Krutenat. Courtesy photos.

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Suspect arrested in shooting death at Federal Way apartment

Matthew Krutenat was arrested as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man at The Shores…

Caution tape and officers at The Shores Apartments on Aug. 18. By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Fatal shooting at The Shores Apartments in Federal Way

On Aug. 18, a man was pronounced dead after he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

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Tolling coming this fall to new SR 509 Expressway near Kent

Portion of new expressway off of Interstate 5 now open

Jennifer Ramirez Robson, Chief Program Officer for Northwest Center, and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson hold the Disability Pride Proclamation at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Council awards contract for ADA retrofits in city center

The Federal Way City Council shared a proclamation for Disability Pride Month at its Aug. 12 meeting, recognizing…

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Man drinking at McDonald’s | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

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Federal Way Police Department to host gun buyback

Event takes place at City Hall on Aug. 16.

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Man dies in motorcycle crash on 21st Avenue

He was traveling at a high rate of speed when he swerved to avoid a collision.

A screenshot of the approximate location where the shooting occurred. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Detectives searching for witnesses to SR 18 shooting

On Aug. 6, it was reported that a black or silver Honda fired at a silver Toyota Corolla.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)
Federal Way Community Center is at 876 South 333rd St. (File photo)

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FW cooling shelter open Aug. 12

With temperatures projected up to 93 degrees, Federal Way will host a cooling shelter at the community center.