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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…

Joshua King, left, with his father, Steve King. Photo courtesy of Steve King

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Man killed in Federal Way hit-and-run identified

Police say the suspect driver returned to the scene and was interviewed.

Toby Dycus (left) explains how he and co-writer Stephen Prescott put together one of the issues of “Nightstik.” Alex Bruell/The Mirror

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Federal Way teacher pens third issue of indie comic series

‘Nightstik’ is a superhero story decades in the making

Federal Way community members and students, alongside Mayor Jim Ferrell, participate in the groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1 for Federal Way Memorial Field’s renovations. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror

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Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off renovations at Federal Way Memorial Field

Federal Way Public Schools hosted the Federal Way Memorial Field groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 1, initiating the renovation and…

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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections

Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.

Brynne Garman plays Hetchman’s wife in “The Hatmaker’s Wife.” Photo credit Michelle Smith-Lewis

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Review: Centerstage Theatre presents ‘The Hatmaker’s Wife’

By Laura Barfield, For the Mirror

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Woman robbed, assaulted after confronting carjackers | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 25-31.

Students extract DNA from the cells of a strawberry in Decatur High School’s Principles of Biomedical Science CTE course. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way school district’s CTE courses grow in demand

Over 4,000 students gaining industry skills through programs.

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…

The Rep. Roger Freeman Award highlights four qualities attributed to former local state Rep. Roger Freeman: Justice, Diversity, Compassion and Integrity.

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Roger Freeman award seeks high school applicants from Federal Way

All contestants must submit an application and an essay, song, poem, video or other piece of art by…

Eleven Todd Beamer DECA members qualified on Jan. 5 for the state competition. Photo courtesy of Andrew Luu

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Local high schoolers qualify for state DECA competition

49 students from the Federal Way Public Schools District qualified for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)…

Decatur High School Band Director Jeff Chang directs his early-morning jazz band students the morning of Jan. 18. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Decatur band director drums up young musicians

Band Director Jeff Chang has been sharing his love of music with students at Decatur High School for…