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Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

An example of a police body camera. (Photo courtesy of Axon)

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Grants from Dept. of Justice help fund body cameras for KC Sheriff’s Office

Auburn police received $38,323 in funding for the department’s fireworks emphasis patrols.

The storefront of the Poverty Bay Cafe by FUSION was damaged by a vehicle early Oct. 27. Photo provided by FUSION.

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Suspects crash into Poverty Bay Cafe

“Once they realized there’s nothing here to take, they grabbed two Cokes, got back in the truck, and…

Executive Director Carlecia Bell of Phenomenal She poses with Winston Bell of Game of Life Mentoring with their “Community Partnership Award” from South King Fire in front of Phenomenal She’s location in Federal Way. Both organizations focus on helping local people of color. Learn more at phenomenalshe.org and gameoflifementoring.org. (Photo provided by Phenomenal She)

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Phenomenal She and Game of Life Mentoring win Community Partnership Awards

Two local organizations were recently awarded the Community Partnership Award by South King Fire.

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Cats confiscated | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from Oct. 18 - Oct. 24.

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District’s brand new headquarters. (Photo courtesy of Lakehaven)

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Lakehaven fined for 2022 pollution from Redondo treatment plant

Dept. of Ecology is penalizing the district for unlawfully polluting state waters, discharging effluent in an unpermitted area,…

Jacqueline Garcia Castillo and her team at Mujer Al Volante watch Federal Way City Council candidates as the speak to voters at a forum on Wednesday. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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‘A driver’s license can change the life of a woman’

Mujer Al Volante director and founder Jacqueline Garcia Castillo is The Mirror’s Hometown Hero for October.

Federal Way police vehicle. (File photo)

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FW police warn public about purse snatchers

Victims tend to be seniors in grocery store parking lots.

Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.

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KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack

OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.

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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally…

Rose Ehl, Dave Ehl and Karla Kolibab, founders of the Federal Way Farmers Market, accepted a Key to the City from Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW City Council update: Domestic violence, inclusivity

Here’s a roundup from the Oct. 17 meeting at City Hall.

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Kirsten York.

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New CEO takes the reins at Multi-Service Center

Kirsten York replaces outgoing CEO Robin Corak.

All of the descendants of John and Mary Conna who were present gathered for a group photo after the festivities. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Bus stop mural celebrates Federal Way pioneer

John Conna became the first African-American political appointee in state history.

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Tesla stumps auto thief | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from Oct. 11 - Oct. 17.

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

Gov. Jay Inslee poses with local Oxford House chapter representatives, residents and outreach workers along with staff from the Washington Healthcare Authority in Federal Way. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Gov. Inslee visits Oxford House in Federal Way

‘The fundamental message is that recovery is possible.’

One possible improvement at Lake Geneva Park will be safety and accessibility improvements like railings on docks that are popular places for community members to fish. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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How should the county spend money on East Federal Way?

Public input sought for projects in unincorporated areas outside city limits.

City council candidates from left to right at the Oct. 11 debate: Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Mark Greene, Susan Honda, Roger Flygare, Katherine Festa, Jack Walsh and Linda Kochmar. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Election 2023: FW council, school board candidates take the stage

Mirror hosts candidate forum.

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Robert Ododa, L.P.N., administers a vaccine to a community member at the free vaccine clinic at FUSION.

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Vaccinations are recommended ahead of flu season

Free vaccines for those without insurance offered at FUSION.

Carla Avelino. COURTESY PHOTO, GoFundMe

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Federal Way woman killed in Kent car crash identified

Carla Avelino Cayetano, 22, remembered as ‘a remarkably funny, intelligent and beautiful soul’