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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

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The Barker Cabin in Federal Way.

Life

Barker Cabin chosen as FW’s top historical story

For the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Historical Society of Federal Way asked visitors at the Heritage Center what…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

News

KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

FW Symphony Director Adam Stern at a rehearsal for the upcoming performance. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

Centerstage and FW Symphony join for Sondheim and Stravinsky

This event will take place at 3:30 p.m. March 8 at the Federal Way PAEC.

The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man charged with killing his mother near Auburn and Federal Way

Officers reported that the defendant made numerous incoherent and nonsensical statements.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Feb. 21 town hall. Courtesy photo

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30th District legislators’ town halls cover budget, taxes, immigration

Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sen. Claire Wilson held one on Feb. 21, and Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30) held…

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Attempted robbery of a blind person | Federal Way police blotter

Feb. 24

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

News

SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

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Federal Way Mirror Editor Andy Hobbs and Multimedia Sales Consultant Shane Gillispie connect with Mayor Jim Ferrell at the State of the City event on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 27 edition

Free blueberry pruning seminar on March 14 at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park.

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Mary Gates.

Life

Mary Gates: A Federal Way pioneer

She was on the first city council and served as the third mayor.

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Charity and Matt Morningstar show off their personalized minifigs at Bricks & Minifigs in Federal Way.

Business

For the love of Lego: Federal Way shop marks first anniversary

Bricks Minifigs is holding a celebration Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Mariana Andrews

Andrews is a fierce competitor and made an apperance at the state tournament.

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Sports

Federal Way Male Athlete of the Week: Caden Barclay

Barclay finished eighth at the state tournament and is a consistent teammate.

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Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

A pair of state finalists in Luke Garza and Nevaeh Tantoco are this weeks winners.

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Juvenile found with a gun | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

News

Homicide investigation near Auburn and Federal Way leads to arrest

The incident occurred on Feb. 24 in unincorporated King County.

Mayor Jim Ferrell shares the annual State of the City address at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

News

State of the City 2026: Mayor touts future plans for Federal Way

Mayor Jim Ferrell painted a bright future for Federal Way with this year’s “A New Dawn, A New…

Decatur’s Jayden Walker pins his opponent from Auburn Mountainview.

Sports

Federal Way girls wrestlers have best finish at state since 2020

Other placers incude Todd Beamer’s Caleb Clemans and Decatur’s Jayden Walker.

Darlene Kuedituka reaches the ball into the end zone to score for the Titans. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

2026 flag football all-city team revealed

Darlene Kuedituka named player of the year, TB head coach Jay Cardwell named coach of the year.