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An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat

Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.

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The StarChase technology uses these GPS “darts” to track a suspect vehicle.

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Federal Way Police Department tries out new car tracking technology

One officer assured it is a safer and at times more effective alternative to high speed pursuit.

From left to right, Sister Daisson, Lamont Atkinsons, Sienna Ortiz, Ilona Tabunscic, Rediet Kalaly and Jess Mackey. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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2 contestants advance to finals in Federal Way’s Got Talent

The annual competition is held at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Councilmember Erica Norton announces her immediate resignation from the Federal Way City Council during the May 16 council meeting. Photo via Federal Way YouTube page.

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Federal Way City Council looks to fill vacancy left by Erica Norton

State law dictates the council must appoint a candidate within 90 days of the vacancy.

Hope Elder poses for a photo with her family during a December 2022 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Alex Bruell/the Mirror

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Hope Elder, volunteer and early leader of Federal Way, dies at 85

‘Federal Way has lost a true hero.’

Average annual salaries of the King County police departments’ top 15 paid employees per department (By Benjamin Leung)

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How much are South King County police chiefs earning?

This analysis breaks down the salaries between police chiefs in Auburn, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent and Renton.

Responders lowered a raft from a 200-foot bridge over the Green River Gorge to help rescue the missing kayakers. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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3 kayakers rescued from Green River Gorge

Puget Sound Fire released a statement after the late evening rescue that lakes and rivers are still extremely…

Visitors peruse the displays at the Arts Explosion event Friday afternoon, while a harpist performs in the background. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Arts Explosion goes off with a bang

The first-ever event brought in just shy of 600 people on June 3 and 4.

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Federal Way man charged in May killing

Prosecutors believe the 25-year-old suspect dumped the body of 20-year-old Roman Hurtado Hudai on a public trail in…

Design rendering of new Algona transfer station (Screenshot from King County website)

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South King County’s new recycling and transfer station under construction

The state-of-the-art facility in Algona is expected to open in 2026.

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Intoxicated driver causes head-on collision | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 31 to June 6.

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Breathe & Vibration meditation event to be held at Pacific Bonsai Museum

Organizers say the July 22 event will help transform burnout to bliss with conscious breathwork.

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County detention center

One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center…

Owners Danny and Darshana Banwait pictured at the Black Bear Diner soft opening on June 3. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Black Bear Diner reopens after renovations

The grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony is at 1 p.m. Friday, June 9.

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year winners to be announced June 5

Celebrate the nominees and winners at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 at Federal Way High School.

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Photos of Sarah Yarborough were shared during the sentencing of Patrick Nicholas, who was convicted last month of killing Sarah in 1991.

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Nicholas gets nearly 46 years for murdering Sarah Yarborough

“There will be accountability, no matter how many years it takes,” judge said in court

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King County property values down substantially | King County Assessor

The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.

Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

Drag queen Nemesis helps raise the pride flag June 1 at Federal Way City Hall. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way raises pride flag

City Hall started flying the flag in 2020.

Patrons at Stars Bar & Grill take a shot in memory of Katie Duhnke and Jessyca Hohn on Wednesday, May 31, during a celebration of life for the two women. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Stars Bar shooting suspect identified; bartenders honored in celebration of life

Federal Way Police have identified the 31-year-old man accused of killing two bartenders and injuring another customer in…