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Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

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Juvenile found with a gun | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Homicide investigation near Auburn and Federal Way leads to arrest

The incident occurred on Feb. 24 in unincorporated King County.

Mayor Jim Ferrell shares the annual State of the City address at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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State of the City 2026: Mayor touts future plans for Federal Way

Mayor Jim Ferrell painted a bright future for Federal Way with this year’s “A New Dawn, A New…

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

A Sound Transit light rail vehicle. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Copper wire theft briefly shuts down light rail in Kent, Federal Way

Copper wire theft shut down the Federal Way Link Extension for several hours Friday morning, Feb. 20 between…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo.

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Kidnapping | Auburn police blotter

From the Auburn police log.

Flooding at a Chevron station in Auburn in Dec. 2025. File photo

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Governor: WA flood damage totals at least $182M

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Feb. 17 asked the Trump administration for up to $173 million to deal…

Sen. Manka Dhingra, D-Redmond, speaks during a press conference Feb. 13 about the state’s efforts to protect survivors. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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Legislators promise support for survivors of gender-based violence

OLYMPIA – Washington state lawmakers are looking at how the state is addressing gender-based violence and supporting survivors.

Passengers demonstrate open payments with credit cards and phones to pay transit fares on the ORCA system. COURTESY PHOTO, ORCA

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Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to…

Graph of King County shootings data. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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King County reports fewest shootings since before the pandemic

The county saw a decrease in shootings and a change in the demographics.

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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

Photos of the crash from different angles. Photos courtesy of Shelby Goodwin.

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Cars caught fire in multi-vehicle fatal crash

The causing driver was arrested on suspicion of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault.

The approximate location where the crash occurred. Google Maps screenshot.

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Single vehicle crash on I-90

Drugs and alcohol were reportedly involved in the crash involving a Federal Way driver and Auburn passengers.

Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore. Courtesy photo

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Moore responds to dismissal as FW City Council president

Supporters decry the move, while others say the councilmember was using a nonpartisan platform for a personal agenda.

Left to right: South King Fire Commissioners Martese Monroe, Bill Fuller and Caroline Vadino, and South King Fire Chief Ryan Woodey, Assistant Chief of Operations Dave Michaels, and Assistant Chief of Planning and Services Eric Suckoll at Woodey’s meet and greet on Feb. 10 at Station 62. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet South King Fire’s new chief

Left to right: South King Fire Commissioners Martese Monroe, Bill Fuller and Caroline Vadino, and South King Fire…

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Person believes they are dating Carrie Underwood | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Man has medical emergency while in FWPD custody

Auburn police are in charge of the use-of-force investigation.

Public commentor Lana Bostic speaks in support of Councilmember Martin Moore remaining the council president and in support of the student walkouts. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Martin Moore ousted as FW City Council president

At their meeting Feb. 10, the Federal Way City Council rescinded the vote that made Councilmember Martin Moore…

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Early election results: FWPS levy is passing

Early results of the Feb. 10 special election show the 2026 Federal Way Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O)…