Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson (center) announced a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson in a press conference Jan. 2. Debbie Warfield of Everett (left) lost her son to a heroin overdose in 2012. Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki (right) lost her son to an overdose of OxyContin in 2017. They are joined by Rep. Lauren Davis of Shoreline (second from right), founder of the Washington Recovery Alliance. (TVW screenshot)

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AG Bob Ferguson talks lawsuits, gun control

Washington state Attorney General stopped by Sound Publishing’s Kirkland office.

Federal Way fourth-grader’s small actions have huge impact

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Federal Way fourth-grader’s small actions have huge impact

Oeric Tuato’o is the Mirror’s Scholar of the Month for January.

Woman stabs man on bus in Federal Way

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Woman stabs man on bus in Federal Way

The victim sustained minor injuries from the Saturday night incident; suspect in custody, officials confirm.

Police perform high-risk stop after suspect points gun

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Police perform high-risk stop after suspect points gun

Police stopped the vehicle and detained all the occupants.

Federal Way, Todd Beamer shine at Jr ROTC Drill competition

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Federal Way, Todd Beamer shine at Jr ROTC Drill competition

Local schools earn awards in several categories.

Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, the primary sponsor of SB 5323, speaking on the bill. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sabio-Howell)

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Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at checkout

Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags, place 8-cent fee on reusable plastic bags.

MLK Jr. Week kicks off at Highline College

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MLK Jr. Week kicks off at Highline College

Community invited to attend free events.

New legislator Jesse Johnson gets to work in Olympia

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New legislator Jesse Johnson gets to work in Olympia

Johnson was appointed to the Housing, Community Development Veterans Committee as well as the vice chair of the…

Man convicted of sexually assaulting women at Federal Way massage businesses faces third sentencing

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Man convicted of sexually assaulting women at Federal Way massage businesses faces third sentencing

Judge to decide whether to give repeat sexual assault offender maximum jail time, or six months jail and…

Federal Way Public Schools kindergarten registration opens Jan. 21

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Federal Way Public Schools kindergarten registration opens Jan. 21

Two exciting activities are offered to welcome and introduce kindergarten scholars and their families to FWPS.

Grandfather shoots grandson in act of self defense in Federal Way

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Grandfather shoots grandson in act of self defense in Federal Way

Police say the 25-year-old grandson was under the influence of alcohol and narcotics at the time he assaulted…

In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup

Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.

Federal Way resident, Jack Walsh, announces run for 30th District seat

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Federal Way resident, Jack Walsh, announces run for 30th District seat

‘Whether volunteering locally or serving on the City of Federal Way Human Services Commission, I have seen our…

King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County could bump up Metro electrification deadlines

Transportation generates nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

Federal Way traffic findings for 2019

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Federal Way traffic findings for 2019

Overall vehicle accidents, including fatal ones, decrease; DUI, vehicle vs. bicyclist accidents increase.

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)

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Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service

Lake Tapps woman killed after road conditions cause SUV to strike tree in Federal Way

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Lake Tapps woman killed after road conditions cause SUV to strike tree in Federal Way

The woman lost control of her vehicle, which went down an embankment, struck a tree and came to…

A 50-minute film called “Spawning Grounds,” which documents the effort to save a freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish, is finally ready for its debut in North Bend on Jan. 18. (Screenshot from film)

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Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan. 18

The film tracks the ‘all hands on deck’ effort to save the little red fish from extinction.

Federal Way Public Schools to host free vaccination clinic for K-12 students

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Federal Way Public Schools to host free vaccination clinic for K-12 students

The free vaccination clinic has been rescheduled for 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at Federal Way High School.

Federal Way Council member Johnson appointed as 30th District representative

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Federal Way Council member Johnson appointed as 30th District representative

Jesse Johnson fills seat vacated by former Rep. Kristine Reeves.