Police investigating shooting threats written on bathroom mirror at Todd Beamer High School

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Police investigating shooting threats written on bathroom mirror at Todd Beamer High School

Federal Way police ramped up security on campus Monday, and will continue to do so on Tuesday as…

South King Tool Library bulb sale Dec. 11

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South King Tool Library bulb sale Dec. 11

Anyone interested in lowering their carbon footprint (and saving on energy) is encouraged to attend the bulb sale.

Federal Way lights up the holidays

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Federal Way lights up the holidays

The city of Federal Way held their annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday.

Federal Way celebrates completion of new Town Center steps

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Federal Way celebrates completion of new Town Center steps

The downtown staircase just below the PAEC offers a connected path to Town Square Park.

Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)

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Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

Curves Federal Way wins national recognition as outstanding health club

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Curves Federal Way wins national recognition as outstanding health club

The Federal Way location is one of 12 clubs honored among 400 clubs nation-wide.

Historical Society of Federal Way’s new exhibit reflects on World War II

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Historical Society of Federal Way’s new exhibit reflects on World War II

The society’s annual open house and exhibit grand opening is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

Pride flag will fly at Federal Way City Hall, mayor says

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Pride flag will fly at Federal Way City Hall, mayor says

Council votes to move issue in front of mayor to decide on whether to authorize special interest flags…

Federal Way set to open overnight homeless shelter during severe weather

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Federal Way set to open overnight homeless shelter during severe weather

Church of the Nazarene or Family Life Community Church will be first to open doors when temperatures dip…

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

A new report, complete with recommendations to the Legislature, has been released by a statewide task force that was formed to address a lack of child care in Washington. File photo

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Report outlines lack of child care in Washington

In King County, supply doesn’t meet demand for child care.

Lights out for Wild Waves holiday display in Federal Way this December

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Lights out for Wild Waves holiday display in Federal Way this December

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park cancels annual Holiday with Lights due to weather, low attendance.

Grenade found in donation box at Federal Way Goodwill prompts bomb unit response

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Grenade found in donation box at Federal Way Goodwill prompts bomb unit response

Police and fire personnel inspected the grenade, which appeared to be real.

Federal Way hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Town Center steps project

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Federal Way hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Town Center steps project

Local dignitaries will gather Dec. 4 to cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the Town Center…

South King Fire board adopts $33.8M annual budget

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South King Fire board adopts $33.8M annual budget

$1.3 million budget increase will fund staffing for an additional aid car, and will help district replace fire…

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

Federal Way offers warming shelter due to inclement weather conditions

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Federal Way offers warming shelter due to inclement weather conditions

The Federal Way Community Center is available as a respite from extremely cold temperatures.

Safe drug consumption sites have been recommended by the King County Heroin and Opioid Task Force. Pictured is a safe consumption site in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Photo supplied by ARCHES in Lethbridge

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What’s been happening with safe injection sites?

There hasn’t been much coverage this year compared to the last couple years.

Federal Way woman prepares holiday gifts for 1,000 Honduran children, 300 families

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Federal Way woman prepares holiday gifts for 1,000 Honduran children, 300 families

Evelyn Castellar, founder of Projecto Honduras, is the Mirror’s Citizen of the Month for November.

Federal Way hotel to become FUSION Family Center emergency shelter

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Federal Way hotel to become FUSION Family Center emergency shelter

FUSION Family Center is expected to open in July 2020, the nonprofit executive director says.