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Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos

Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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Federal Way man stabbed along Pacific Highway South in Kent

Kent Police trying to determine what led to June 19 incident

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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

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3 armed men hold family at gunpoint | Federal Way Police Blotter

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Make Music Federal Way brings sounds of summer

The annual event was held June 21 at Town Square Park and other locations in the city.

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Federal Way High School educator accused of having inappropriate relationships with students

The man has not been charged, but was reportedly escorted off of school grounds.

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Report: Alarming rise in intimate partner violence homicide cases during the pandemic

By Adrienne Washington, For the Mirror

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Federal Way celebrates Juneteenth

Events held Saturday, June 18 in honor of the holiday.

Jonah Tauiliili-Tunupopo, 16, jumps into Steel Lake on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Steel Lake reopens after closure caused by raw sewage leak

Here’s how to stay safe while cooling off this summer.

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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer

Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions

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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.

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Boy, 14, loses hand while reportedly playing with fireworks

Another 10-year-old boy also suffered minor injuries.

A semiautomatic handgun with a safety cable lock that prevents loading ammunition. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…

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Review: A summer evening spent at the Pacific Bonsai Museum

The museum hosted its Summer Bonsai Solstice event on June 18.

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King County Local Dive: Nazi logos earn big settlement; school shooter thwarted; teacher faces rape charge

A new podcast for King County residents

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Federal Way raises Juneteenth flag at city hall

The third annual celebration was held June 17.

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Local high school productions nominated for 5th Avenue Theatre Awards

Shows from Decatur, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson and Todd Beamer earn nominations in multiple categories.

FWPS Nutrition Services staff member Ronell DeWolfe is setting up “grab-and-go” meals in 2021. Photo courtesy of FWPS

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Summer meals available for FWPS youth

Meals distributed at 18 sites across the district.

At Dash Point on June 16, 2022. Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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All that the tides reveal: Puget Sound’s hidden intertidal world

Exploring King County beaches during the lowest tide in the last 13 years.