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Suspect charged with murder after throwing rock at man’s head in Federal Way

The man died four days after the suspect threw a rock at his head during an argument, court…

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FWHS classes of ‘71 and ‘72 celebrate semi-centennial reunion

Half a century ago, they graduated high school. Last week, they caught up.

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City Council spends round of ARPA funds, signs off on townhouse project at old Bally’s property

Federal Way City Council members unanimously approved roughly $7.7 million in spending another round of federal ARPA funds…

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Deli Cauliflower Salad Dressing

This week’s recipe is a delicious salad with the crunch factor that also satisfies the taste buds.

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South 320th Street to close overnight for Link light rail construction

Closures take place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. various dates; detours provided.

Delbert Richardson, founder and curator of the award-winning American History Traveling Museum “The Unspoken Truths,” speaks to the assembled group at Good Shepherd’s Community Empowerment Center on Sept. 23 in Federal Way. Photos by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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Good Shepherd Youth Outreach launches Community Empowerment Center

The youth empowerment nonprofit plans to use the space to educate and empower young people of color.

The front entrance to DJ Trophy, Awards & Engraving is heavily damaged after a suspect rammed a truck into the building and stole several items on Sept. 30. Photo courtesy of Jan Pool

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Suspect crashes truck into 3 Federal Way businesses

DJ Trophy burglarized; Police say the incidents are related.

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FWPS to celebrate the opening of two new schools

The community is invited to tour the new Star Lake Elementary and Evergreen Middle School buildings on Oct.…

Riders from a previous Wigged Out Ride assemble at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor. Image courtesy Susan Scanlon.

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Local charity ride to support breast cancer survivors, families is this Sunday

The eighth-annual Wigged Out Ride benefits the Free Wig Salon at the Franciscan Breast Center in Federal Way…

One of two Federal Way police officers who fatally shot Robert Lightfeather in 2017, Austin Rogers, listens during the inquest into the shooting at the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. (Kylie Cooper / The Seattle Times)

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Federal Way officers justified in 2017 fatal shooting, according to inquest

Robert Lightfeather, 33, was killed after he pointed a gun at police.

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Tale of the freeway rock thrower | King County Local Dive

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Report finds racial disparity among Washington homeowners

Changes to real estate and lending industries, funding and policy revisions are recommended in order to bridge homeownership…

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Federal Way man indicted on federal drug, gun charges

Police, FBI also investigating the 31-year-old man in connection to a Nov. 2021 fatal shooting.

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Federal Way Mirror to host 30th Legislative District candidates forum

Free event held Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club.

King County prosecutor candidates Jim Ferrell (left) and Leesa Manion debate Sept. 28 at Carco Theatre in Renton. The forum was moderated by Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson (center). Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice

King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.

East India Grill stands with their dual First Place and People’s Choice awards. Photos by Alex Bruell.

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East India Grill wins again at 2022 Taste of Federal Way

The Taste of Federal Way event was held Sept. 24 at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Suspects break into Amazon delivery boxes | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 21-27.

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Man stabbed in the leg in Federal Way

The incident was not random and the injured man did not cooperate with the investigation, according to Federal…

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Apartment rent prices rise in Federal Way

This is the tenth straight month that the city has seen rent increases after a decline in November…

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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure

The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.