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Short film set in Federal Way will play on Alaska Airlines flights

A short film shot in Federal Way by a recent Kentridge graduate and up-and-coming filmmaker will start playing…

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Mayor Jim Ferrell administers the oath of office to new Federal Way PD officers (from left to right) David Pollock, Adnan Ihsan and David Agapov during the April 18 City Council meeting.

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FW City Council takes big step on TC-3, discusses crime stats

Federal Way took another big step on reshaping the heart of the city.

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Volunteers help beautify Federal Way on Parks Appreciation Day

Saturday marked the 19th annual Parks Appreciation Day in Federal Way.

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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11

Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…

Federal Way 320th Library. Photo courtesy of King County Library System

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Free financial education workshops available at Federal Way 320th Library

Three-part series is offered by the Office of the State Treasurer and the King County Library System, beginning…

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Police seek information on homicide at Avana Star Lake Apartments

Federal Way police are seeking information from the public on a homicide reported in late March in the…

Patrick Nicholas, 59, enters the courtroom Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. He is standing trial for the December 1991 killing of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times

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Trial begins over 1991 murder of Federal Way High School student

Patrick Leon Nicholas is accused of killing Sarah Yarborough, 16, more than 30 years ago.

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Suspect with slingshot shoots marbles at cars | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from April 12-18.

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord sentenced to 46 years in prison for deaths of Austin Wenner, Jessica Lewis

The remains of Wenner and Lewis were found in suitcases along Alki Beach in West Seattle in 2020.

Dustin Cole. Photo courtesy of Highline College

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Running Start student from Federal Way earns statewide recognition

Dustin Cole, who is graduating from Highline College this June, will be honored as a member of the…

In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…

Federal Way’s downtown flag pole is located along S. 320th Street. File photo

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Rep. Smith requests federal funds for community projects

One request seeks $2.5 million for a civic and community space in Federal Way’s downtown area.

A Cymbidium Orchid captured at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Seasonal celebrations held at Federal Way’s Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Upcoming events this year at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

A 2019 walk-a-thon fundraiser. Photo courtesy of Twin Lakes PTA

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Twin Lakes PTA to host Walk-A-Thon fundraiser April 23

Donations help fund water fountains, gym equipment, classroom supplies and more.

Cicero Sanchez, 31, lays dead at the scene near South 317th Street and 28 Avenue South after two King County Sheriff’s Office deputies shot him following a vehicle pursuit on May 4, 2022. Multiple vehicles, both unmarked and marked, surround Sanchez’s vehicle. A King County Sheriff’s Office vehicle pins the driver’s door of Sanchez’s vehicle shut with the window half open. The original family liaison for the Sanchez family, Douglas Faini, said in an email that Sanchez climbed out of the open window. Sanchez’s body has been censored with a black box by this newspaper’s editorial staff. (Photo courtesy of Cristy Sanchez)

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Autopsy sheds light on fatal shooting by King County deputies

2022 incident involving Cicero Sanchez is still under investigation.

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Korean School fundraiser raises $68,000

The Korean School of Federal Way raised $68,300 at their seventh annual fundraiser April 1, supporting the school’s…

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Upcoming shows at the Federal Way Performing Art and Event Center: April 21-May 13

Colin Hay, Holly Bowling and Evil Woman to perform at the Federal Way venue.

Leticia Martinez-Cosman was last seen on March 31 at a Mariners game sitting next to Brett Michael Gitchel, who prosecutors plan to charge with her murder. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department)

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Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.

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Amaya Harris, a sophomore at Todd Beamer High School, poses a question to actors from “El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom” at the Knutzen Family Theater on April 10 during a morning showing of the play.

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Federal Way students get firsthand look at stage performance

Dozens of local high school students got a firsthand look behind the scenes of Centerstage Theatre’s performance of…

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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.