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Samuel Ramirez Jr.’s FBI wanted poster. Courtesy of the FBI.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico

One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

Many trees fell during a November 2024 windstorm in the Puget Sound area. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region

A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…

FBI Special Agent in Charge Mike Harrington. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

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Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

The Shores Apartment Homes in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Person injured in shooting at The Shores Apartment Homes

The alleged victim is expected to survive.

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Kent Police arrest 12 men in online prostitution sting

Kent Police arrested 12 men for investigation of soliciting prostitution online during an undercover sting at a local…

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

An attendee at the Feb. 21 town hall in Federal Way holds a sign calling for an end to ICE raids. Courtesy photo

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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…

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

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Man charged with killing his mother near Auburn and Federal Way

Officers reported that the defendant made numerous incoherent and nonsensical statements.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Feb. 21 town hall. Courtesy photo

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30th District legislators’ town halls cover budget, taxes, immigration

Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sen. Claire Wilson held one on Feb. 21, and Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30) held…

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Attempted robbery of a blind person | Federal Way police blotter

Feb. 24

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.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

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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…