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.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell shaking a new police recruit’s hand. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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How the Federal Way Police Department handles overtime

Several factors lead to officers working extra hours.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

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Theft suspects jump over the counter at store | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

King County elections drop box. (File photo)

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Primary election results: Ferrell and Honda lead mayor race; Moore leads council race

Also: Pete von Reichbauer leads in his bid for re-election to King County Council.

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

The Apple Massage location in May 2023. File photo

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Woman running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

She now runs a coffee shop at the mall.

Rev. Katie Klosterman leads the congregation at Browns Point United Methodist and Rev. Karen Yokota-Love lives in Federal Way, but leads the Blaine Memorial Methodist Church in Seattle. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Faith leaders stand up for Federal Way immigrant community

The threat of deportation or detention further complicates the journey toward citizenship.

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

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Chehalis woman, 59, dies in I-5 crash near Kent-Federal Way border

Collision occurred at 12:56 a.m. July 30 southbound near South 272nd Street.

Federal Way police vehicle. File photo

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Scammed for Morgan Wallen tickets | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way is not currently under a tsunami watch according to NOAA. Screenshot of the live tsunami map from https://tsunami.gov/

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Tsunami watch issued in WA. What does it mean for Federal Way?

A tsunami watch has been issued for Washington, but what does that mean for Federal Way?

Federal Way City Council Position 2 candidates, left to right: Paul McDaniel, Martin Moore, Nathan Orth. Courtesy photos

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Meet the candidates for Federal Way City Council | Election 2025

For council position 2, the top two finishers in Aug. 5 primary election will advance to the November…

Federal Way police vehicle. File photo

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15 people fighting | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way candidates for mayor, left to right: Jim Ferrell, Saudia Abdullah, Susan Honda. Courtesy photos

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Meet the candidates for Federal Way mayor | Election 2025

Top two finishers in Aug. 5 primary election will advance to the November general election.

Left to right: Tables at his sentencing, and Andre Davis. Courtesy photo

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Man given 22-year sentence for 2021 fatal shooting

The defendant allegedly shot the man because his driving threatened him.

The South Link Connections Phase 3 Proposed Transit from King County Metro includes changes meant to provide greater transit coverage, improved early morning and nighttime service, faster travel times with and beyond the project area, improved east-west connections and increased weekend service especially on Sundays. Graphic courtesy of King County Metro.

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Light rail station to open ‘late this year’ in Federal Way

King County Metro is finalizing changes to bus service.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.
Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.

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Federal Way man sentenced for crash that killed baby

The defendant received a two-and-a-half-year sentence, in the middle of the sentencing range.

Special Olympics athletes high-five each other after a swim relay race at the 2025 Spring Games at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The aquatic center is among recreational facilities and parks across the region that would receive upgrades with the passage of the King County Parks Levy on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. (File photo)

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King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election

Levy would fund multiple projects in South King County. Primary election is Aug. 5.

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department.

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Federal Way Police Department to encrypt communications in 2026

This move will only allow first responders to listen to their communications.

Tayjuan Trevion Fletcher’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man sentenced to 30 years for double homicide

The court granted him an exceptional downward sentence due to his age.