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A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

New officers of the Federal Way Police Department: Officer Sergey Peshkov, Officer Troy Petersohn, Officer Carrie Boschetti and Officer Jessie Perry. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW council roundup: Opioid settlement dollars, new police

Also: Three proclamations and a legislative update.

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Passed out behind the wheel with a gun | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

King County Sheriff’s Office K9 officer with seized drugs. Photo provided by KCSO

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Investigators bust drug trafficking operation in King County

Thousands of fentanyl pills were kept at a Federal Way storage facility.

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Federal Way man dies after fight at Kent bar

Kent police were dispatched to a bar in the 1700 block of West Meeker Street late Thursday night…

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Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000…

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Federal Way gunshot victim has possible ties to “Kia Boys”

Family member details the aftermath of a shooting.

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Juvenile caught driving stolen vehicle | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

Thomas Stewart has a background in community development and engagement and has been part of the process of participatory budgeting in King County. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Ideas are flowing for East Federal Way development

Volunteers consider projects for area of unincorporated King County.

Desmond Bostick’s plea agreement. Courtesy of the United States District Court

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Federal Way man pleads guilty to assaulting woman on flight

Both prosecution and defense will recommend a nine-month prison term for man accused of inappropriately touching a female…

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Auburn Police Department Officer Jeffrey Nelson.

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Jury selection begins in Auburn police officer’s trial

Jeffrey Nelson faces charges of murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree for 2019…

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Man beaten and robbed by juveniles | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Panther Lake Trail at 550 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/ The Mirror

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Panther Lake Trail robbery victims grapple with lingering worries

Couple was held at knifepoint in broad daylight.

Speakers at the Valley Comm/Crisis Connections press conference on April 16. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services are now under one roof

“Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get…

Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.

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Federal Way man dies in collision on SR 18

Alongside Tiger Mountain State Forest a 62-year-old Federal Way man died in a crash, injuring two others

Federal Way police officers investigate a crime scene. File photo

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FW mayor announces new Violent Crimes Task Force

The number one priority of the task force will be to solve recent crimes, then expand to past…

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Prosecutors to review 2023 officer-involved shooting in FW

Prosecutors will review a multi-agency team’s investigation into the officer-involved shooting of a 43-year-old man that resulted in…

An aerial view of the proposed Town Center 3 development that will be accomplished by OneTrent. Image provided by the City of Federal Way

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FW City Council approves Town Center 3 agreement

In other council action: Police talk about ‘crime downgrading.’

David Harrison, alongside other Fusion partners digging into the ground at their future duplex on April 11, 2024. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/ Federal Way Mirror

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FUSION builds a new home from the ground up

The nonprofit’s 24th and 25th housing units will be a duplex in Federal Way.