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Student caught with firearm at school | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Uzziah Maldonado-Manzo pitches for Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Thomas Jefferson baseball wins third straight

Raiders ride strong start from Uzziah Maldonado-Munoz for win over rival.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Mike Stanley, Martha Collins and Doug Johnson.

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Federal Way gardener’s vision continues to bear fruit | Hometown Hero

Community garden at Federal Way Senior Center generates up to 10,000 pounds of food a year.

A light rail train runs along the Federal Way Extension route. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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FW urges Sound Transit to pursue Tacoma light rail extension

The Federal Way City Council voted April 21 to join the Tacoma City Council and other local leadership…

Photo by Bruce Honda
Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, community leader Shelley Pauls, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson and Councilmember Jack Walsh pose with the city’s Parks and Recreation mascot, Dougie Fir, on Parks Appreciation Day.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 24 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 9.

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Two areas are being studied for potential annexation, labeled here as Lakeland North and Lakeland South.

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Federal Way looks to annex Lakeland North and Lakeland South

King County is encouraging annexation of all unincorporated areas.

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Woman stabs her husband in the hand | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Decatur and Todd Beamer hurdlers leap over the hurdles. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur and Todd Beamer track results | Photos

Todd Beamer boys win by a single point, while Decatur girls dominate.

Photo by Bruce Honda
Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30th District) shares a legislative update to the Federal Way City Council on April 7.

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Legislative wins for Federal Way include keeping money

While the budget deficit and this year’s short legislative session in Olympia made it a challenging session, there…

Federal Way High School. Courtesy photo.

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FWHS student charged after alleged school shooting plan

A Federal Way High School student has been charged with felony harassment after he allegedly threatened to shoot…

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Abduction at gunpoint | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Youth of the community make donations at the fundraising event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New location for Islamic Center of Federal Way

The Islamic Center of Federal Way (ICFW) is moving back to its namesake city after outgrowing the community’s…

Hira Singh, State Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33rd District) and Kent City Councilmember Sharn Shoker at the Vaisakhi event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi in Federal Way

Hundreds of members of the local Sikh community welcomed the public to celebrate and recognize Vaisakhi with them…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

Photo via GK Knutson.

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Federal Way High School student arrested over ‘possible threat’

Families were informed about the arrest and given more info in an email sent Sunday night.

The current washing machine that South King Fire uses to decontaminate gear. Courtesy photo.

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South King Fire gets $850K for decontamination equipment

South King Fire currently only has a washing machine to decontaminate fire gear despite cancer-causing chemicals.

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Auto theft numbers trending downward in Federal Way

Federal Way police chief cites the June 2024 pursuit law change as a factor.

The “Join or Die” screening hosted by the Rotary Club focused on bringing community leaders together over shared values of community well-being. Photo by Bruce Honda

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“Join or Die” encourages local Rotarians to unite community

Do you belong to a club, or any type of community organization in Federal Way? Do you consider…