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Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)

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Food bank volunteers needed in Federal Way | News briefs

Also: FW Chamber’s award winners; a county lawsuit; ethics complaints.

Several members of the Abnek family. Photo provided by Stephanie Abnek.

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Community’s quick action saves life of drive-by shooting victim

Incident took place near a youth football practice in Federal Way: “I thought it was a flat tire,…

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

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UW study explores meth and fentanyl exposure on public transit

Five public transit agencies participated, including Sound Transit and King County Metro.

Judge Dave Larson shares an update about Therapeutic Courts Interagency Agreement. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror)

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City council roundup: Day Center’s troubles, FWPD’s partnership

Mayor Jim Ferrell also commends Kristen Speakman for putting together the Back to School Haircuts event at Town…

Federal Way’s Got Talent is held at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Pictured left to right: Paul Frink (judge), Karen Burgato (judge), Aimee Coronado (winner), Billie Bohannon (judge), Vickie Chynoweth (sponsor), Ben Reeves (DJ). Photos by Bruce Honda

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Singer wins Federal Way’s Got Talent competition

Federal Way’s very own Aimee Vanessa Coronado Bravo is the most recent winner of Federal Way’s Got Talent.

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Burglar caught after leaping through broken window | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from August 30 - September 5

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19-year-old pleads not guilty to Federal Way shooting death

Teenager remains in custody on $5 million bail

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South King Fire engine door with logo that includes their (official) new name.

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New chief, new name and more at South King Fire

Captain Dave Van Valkenburg has been named as the interim fire chief.

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Man tries to lure kids with ice cream at park | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

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Report details King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct complaints

King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has released their annual report on the King County Sheriff’s…

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King County Council approves Board of Ethics rule changes to increase transparency

The legislation comes after reports that the board lacked access to relevant information.

The detour will be used during the second weekend of September 2023, after a similar closure a month earlier. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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I-405 from Bellevue-Renton will be closed for Sept. 8 weekend

From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 will be closed for 55 hours,…

(Courtesy of WSDOT)

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Federal Way “Triangle” highway project suspended due to lack of funds

First phase at I-5 / SR 18 / SR 161 interchange was completed in 2012.

Photo of the Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`i Foundation gathering supplies and getting ready for Maui. (Photo courtesy of Kamaile Hamada)

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Federal Way foundation supports Maui wildfire victims

The Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`i Foundation knew they had to help their people without hesitation.

Last year’s Boys and Girls Club back to school event drew over 1,000 kids and their families. (Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda)

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Grab a backpack and haircut at Boys Girls Club’s Back-To-School event

The 3rd annual “Back 2 School” event will be held on Saturday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
A poster at the Federal Way HUB shows prospective students the many ways they can explore career and education possibilities through Highline College’s programs and partnerships.

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Highline College announces updates ahead of new school year

Highline College courses start up for fall quarter on Sept. 25. For anyone who is still thinking about…

Olympic View’s new Family Connection Center. Courtesy photo.

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Bond updates: Olympic View K-8 is open, Memorial Stadium is next

Here’s a rundown on those projects, and when they’re expected to be complete.

The detour will be used for the weekend of Aug. 18 and the second weekend of September 2023. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend

From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…

Debra and John Nelson observe the proceedings into their son’s passing during the inquest on Aug. 14, 2023. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)

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Inquest begins for 2018 officer-involved shooting death of FW man

SWAT team member shot and killed Mitchell Nelson after a 12-hour standoff.

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded