News
King County Fire Chiefs: ‘Respect Your Neighbor, Respect the Ban’
Residents are reminded that the use and sale of fireworks is illegal in unincorporated King County.
News
Your guide to the City of Federal Way’s 2023 Red, White & Blues Festival
The festival begins at 4 p.m.; Fireworks display to sparkle at 10:15 p.m.
Northwest
State DOC pledges to reduce use of solitary confinement
Goal is to lower the rate by 90% in the next five years in Washington state prisons.
News
Target building’s demolition marks next step for downtown Federal Way
The demolition process will begin July 17, according to the city.
Life
Federal Way’s Esther Vine is feeling fine at 100 years old
At 100 years old, Esther Vine has trouble making friends her own age — so she spent her…
News
Hometown Hero: Motivational speaker and coach pushes others to seize the day
Josias Jean-Pierre is The Mirror’s June Hometown Hero.
News
Tech consultant, veteran Paul McDaniel appointed to FW City Council
McDaniel fills the council position that was vacated May 16 by former councilmember Erica Norton.
News
Council talks ADUs, views and transportation news
The Federal Way City Council read proclamations in support of the city’s Black and LGBTQ+ communities, looked at…
News
Security confiscates squirt gun from student | Federal Way Police Blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from June 20-27.
News
Police investigating homicide at Federal Way apartments
A 23-year-old man was fatally shot just after midnight on June 28.
News
Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs
Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.
Sports
Puyallup Tribe of Indians partners with Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026
Puyallup is the first Indigenous group ever to partner with a host city in the international tournament.
News
Historical Society invites public on a trip to Federal Way’s past
The open house is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 29, and the Heritage Center is open Wednesdays…
News
Federal Way artist among those featured in upcoming light rail expansion
Designs will be featured at the upcoming Kent/Des Moines link light rail station.
News
Federal Way raises Juneteenth flag, celebrates anniversary of emancipation
Federal Way raised the Juneteenth flag on June 16.
News
District breaks ground on new Illahee Middle School
The new school is estimated to be completed after winter break in 2025.
Sports
Titans boys basketball competes in Auburn High School summer league
Todd Beamer had its 2023 season come to an abrupt, controversial end and the team is looking to…
News
Renton police recover $1.5M of stolen merchandise in Federal Way man’s home
Renton police served a search warrant at a Federal Way residence on June 20.
News
Suspect faces murder charges in Federal Way Safeway shooting
The 20-year-old suspect turned himself in to Federal Way police on June 17, hours after the shooting.
News
Dick’s Drive-in to open Federal Way location July 27
The grand opening celebrations begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27.