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Multiple fights at Walmart | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…

The Enumclaw transfer station is accepting flood debris on weekends though Jan. 11, 2026. File photo

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King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

Federal Way City Councilmember Jack Dovey explains the recent project in Federal Way to partner with a local church on an affordable housing development during the Legislative Agenda Breakfast. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Legislators will focus on children and families in 2026

The annual Legislative Agenda Breakfast took place on Dec. 10 in Federal Way.

What is now a construction zone next to the Federal Way light rail station will ultimately become one of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects next to the light rail. MSC will partner to transform one of these parcels of land into affordable housing units, but the others have not yet been awarded. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Affordable housing will be built next to FW light rail station

Their proposal includes approximately 230 homes across two buildings.

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Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Left to right: The firearm found at Tolbert’s home and the firearm he sold after the Federal Way shootout. Photos from court documents.

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Man in Federal Way shootout sentenced to over three years

According to the Department of Justice, tapped phone calls heard him discussing a shootout in Federal Way before…

A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office

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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

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Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

FBI flyer announcing award for information about Samuel Ramirez.

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$25,000 reward for Federal Way double homicide suspect

Samuel Ramirez was allegedly driven to Tijuana, Mexico, by his parents two days after the killings at Stars…

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Federal Way man dies in Adams County crash

The man was a 51-year-old male passenger.

Federal Way has a low to moderate risk of floods, according to the Washington Department of Ecology. Screenshot of map.

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Federal Way’s flood risk is low

Large commuter population encouraged to be cautious.

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$500,000 lost in a scam | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

Community members try out the light rail for the first time on Dec. 6 at the Federal Way station. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Community celebrates new local light rail stations

The light rail stations in Kent-Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal Way are officially open as of Dec.…

Jose Guadalupe Linares Morales. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way murder suspect arrested in Texas

He is accused of stabbing a man at an apartment complex in Federal Way.

Artist Steve Nagode brought a scale diorama to City Hall to share his proposal, which would include statues, seating and a variety of interactive elements. (City photo)

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FW public art selection delayed to invite community feedback

The art will appear on the public-facing security wall along the east side of 28th Avenue South near…

This chart shows the total school district tax rate over time and how different voter-approved measures contribute to that total. Yellow indicates the School Construction Bond, gray the Tech Levy and orange the Federal Way HS Construction Bond. The EP&O Levy is the bottom section in blue. Graph courtesy of FWPS.

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FWPS levy renewal approved for February ballot

Levy will fund academic programs, instructional and support staff, and daily operational costs.

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Possibly intoxicated driver crashes into tree | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The Federal Way light rail station features colorful glass art installations and a view of Federal Way’s developing downtown core. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Light rail’s opening day includes celebrations and more

Three new stations officially open Dec. 6.