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The sharps disposal container in Federal Way that closed on March 27, 2026. It was located at Federal Way Public Health Center, 33431 13th Place S.

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Federal Way’s sharps disposal container is closed

The only public 24/7 sharps disposal containers in Federal Way and Auburn closed on March 27, leaving Federal…

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Photos of Quusaa Margarsa.

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Auburn-Federal Way area man suspect in Seattle murder

The suspect allegedly shot a man in the back at a beer garden in Seattle.

A rock lands near the seal. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

Photos of Quusaa Margarsa. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Auburn-Federal Way area man suspect in Seattle murder

The suspect allegedly shot a man in the back at a beer garden in Seattle.

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Kyle Cathcart.

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Covington man faces murder charge for death of his wife

King County prosecutors charged Kyle Wayland Cathcart with first-degree murder for allegedly stabbing his wife at least 48…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Federal Way nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

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Woman holding a dildo knocks on door aggressively | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Franchesca Curtis (Snoqualmie) of Bremerton performs an original song. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day

May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle,…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Legislative races to watch in WA

This year’s primary is Aug. 4, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election. Election Day…

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More I-405 closures May 11-18

All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.

Evergreen Middle School. Courtesy photo.

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Evergreen Middle School teacher charged with rape

An Evergreen Middle School teacher was put on administrative leave after he was arrested for rape of a…

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Peifang (Penny) Shen is a licensed massage therapist in Federal Way who has operated a legitimate business in the city for over two decades. She is one of several massage therapists who expressed how a recently proposed ordinance would impact them negatively.

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Federal Way puts massage business ordinance on hold

Following public comment expressing concerns about a proposed massage business ordinance in Federal Way, the Federal Way City…

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Judge Danielle Havens was elected recently to the Federal Way Municipal Court. Here, Havens is sworn in back in January 2026 by Judge Kimberly Walden of the Tukwila Municipal Court.

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Federal Way looks to clear 800 unlawful drug possession cases

The Federal Way Municipal Court will work to clear unlawful drug possession charges for about 800 people in…

The 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest on May 4. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way man charged with killing man and dog

Police allege that he fatally shot his former friend and his friend’s dog.

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang speaks to the community at the town hall on April 30.

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Town hall event explores a range of Federal Way issues

Federal Way city leaders invited community members to a town hall on April 30 at Olympic View K-8.

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10-year-old threatening mother with a knife | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

The 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest on May 4. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Male suffers fatal gunshot wound in Federal Way

The man was allegedly murdered by a business associate.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…