Taniesha Lyons is the Executive Director of the Federal Way Black Collective. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW Black Collective executive to serve on state advisory council

Taniesha Lyons appointed to Washington State Department of Commerce’s Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Advisory Council.

Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

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Man stabbed while getting into Uber | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The intersection of 10th Avenue South and South 312th Street. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way shooting leaves man in critical condition

The man’s roommate allegedly shot him, according to police.

Hailey Bunkelman at her sentencing, and a photo from the Federal Way Police Department of the truck that hit Robert Spafford. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Woman sentenced for 2023 fatal hit-and-run in Federal Way

It’s alleged that after shoplifting, she hit a man on Pacific Highway in a stolen truck.

The intersection of Pacific Highway South and Dash Point Road. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Motorcyclist dies at Pacific Highway South and Dash Point Road

The man struck the side of an RV.

A picture from the gun buyback. Courtesy photo

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Over $9,000 paid out at Federal Way gun buyback

Some funds from the grant were left over, and the department is planning another lockbox giveaway.

A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6

Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

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Intoxicated man honks at police department | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Local Ukrainian community leader and South King Fire Chaplain Vitaliy Piekhotin speaks at the first Ukrainian flag raising. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way raises Ukrainian flag | Photos

Local residents are helping their home country during the war.

Photos of Rashawn Lucas from a GoFundMe for his funeral expenses. Courtesy photos

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Man charged for Aug. 18 Federal Way killing at apartment

Rashawn Lucas died from a single gunshot wound.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Larry Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO, Kent Police

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Skeletal remains of Kent man, 81, found near SR 167

Larry Martinez went missing in June 2022 when he walked away from a local business; no foul play…

Left to right: The spot where the explosion occurred and the vehicle where the explosion originated being towed away. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Explosion destroys vehicle in Federal Way

The explosion did not appear to be accidental

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Woman hitting cars with umbrella | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent.

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Mom gets 12-month community custody sentence in Kent baby’s death

Prosecutors sought 27-month prison sentence in 2022 fentanyl overdose by 3-year-old girl

Vickie Chynoweth, Assistant Manager of the Federal Way Farmers Market, asks the city leadership to support the healthy seniors program at the Aug. 12 meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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City expands access to food vouchers for seniors

City leadership has expanded the number of seniors who will have access to fresh, healthy food through the…

The USPS signage in front of the Federal Way location’s employee entrance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way USPS mailing center fined $33K for waste violations

The same violations were found in three different years, spanning back to 2018.

Photos of Matthew Krutenat. Courtesy photos.

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Suspect arrested in shooting death at Federal Way apartment

Matthew Krutenat was arrested as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man at The Shores…

Caution tape and officers at The Shores Apartments on Aug. 18. By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Fatal shooting at The Shores Apartments in Federal Way

On Aug. 18, a man was pronounced dead after he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.