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This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Sausage Potato Soup

Recipe of the week is a hot dish to warm up this winter.

The city of Federal Way will continue to contact with the Kent city jail for up to five beds per day. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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City of Kent extends contract to house 5 Federal Way inmates per day

New contract for five years; City of Federal Way to pay $301,125 per year

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Walmart employee suspected of stealing $16K | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 8-14.

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

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FWPS closes schools due to icy road conditions

No school Tuesday, Feb. 14.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

The Federal Way Inn and Suites at 1688 S. 348th St., which was formerly the Red Lion hotel. Photo take in February 2023. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Red Lion shelter opening still in limbo after meth clean-up

Delays at the former Red Lion hotel, including the clean-up of methamphetamine contamination, kept the county-owned property from…

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Arts Commission

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You could win Federal Way’s Arts Explosion Festival

The contest deadline is Wednesday, March 15.

Federal Way councilmembers and the mayor pose for a photo with students from Thomas Jefferson and Decatur high schools during the city’s proclamation of Black History Month. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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FW City Council roundup includes Black History Month celebration

The Federal Way City Council discussed legislative news, approved spending for city projects and voted to let the…

Decatur High School in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

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Security officer placed on leave after alleged misconduct with student

Former student said she was also involved with the school employee when she attended Decatur High School.

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Family robbed at gunpoint while selling shoes | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 1-7.

This photo, shared by Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell on Twitter, shows officers working at the Feb. 4 gun buy-back event in Federal Way.

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Federal Way gun buy-back event nets 190 no-longer-wanted firearms

The goal of the Feb. 4 gun buyback was to reduce the number of guns that are in…

Keanu Earnest is a 16-year-old Todd Beamer High School student with an infectious smile and plans to attend college after high school. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way’s Youth of the Year isn’t afraid to step up

The 16-year-old Todd Beamer High School junior was recently chosen as Youth of the Year at the Federal…

Zari Alexandria. Photo courtesy of MoPOP

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Local performers take the stage at MoPOP’s Sound Off!

The 22nd annual musical showcase features 12 performers from around Washington and Oregon, including Federal Way’s Zari Alexandria.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

This architectural rendering by Bumgardner Architects shows what the finished Redondo Heights development might look like from the street view level.

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Ground broken at new affordable housing development near Star Lake

The development includes 334 units.

A view of the Federal Way Link Extension route looking west over downtown Federal Way in Nov. 2022. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Council retreat: What kind of Federal Way do residents want?

Federal Way City Councilmembers plotted the future of downtown and discussed, but didn’t take any action, on attendance…