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Dog shot, sent to shelter after biting person | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 17-23.

Samantha Bond, a senior at Todd Beamer High School, received a $1,000 scholarship May 17 from the Federal Way Women’s Club. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer senior wins local Women’s Club scholarship

The organization is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Federal Way sophomore Orlando Young on the bump for the Eagles. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles baseball state run ends early

Federal Way falls to Jackson 4-2 at Heritage Park.

Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast

Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.

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Prep baseball and softball playoff fever | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Lots of local voices featured in this episode for high schools in Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent.

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It’s Iam: Decatur student wins ‘American Idol’

Iam Tongi is the first Pacific Islander singer to win the contest.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

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Flowers and candles are left by the door of the Stars Bar & Grill in Federal Way, where two employees were shot and killed early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023. A third man was shot and taken to a hospital. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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2 employees killed, 1 customer injured in shooting at Stars Bar & Grill

Police are still searching for the suspect as of May 22. Anyone with information about the shooting or…

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Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting.

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Will Iam Tongi win it all? Decatur student competes this Sunday at ‘Idol’ grand finale

Only one episode left for local singer and guitarist

Leadoff man Jay O’Neill goes 2-3 with 2 runs scored against the Chargers. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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NPSL 3A, 4A All-League teams honor local players

Titles for MVPs, coaches of the year and more.

Poverty Bay Cafe is located at 1108 S. 322nd Place in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Join The Mirror on May 24 for coffee and conversation at Poverty Bay Café

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper at Poverty Bay Café on Wednesday, May 24,…

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Samuel Pierce, 17, is a local high school student and filmmaker who plans to attend the Vancouver Film School. His new film, “The Get Rich Quick Scheme,” was made with the help of local Federal Way school district students.

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Federal Way-area students put together second feature film

Titled “The Get Rich Quick Scheme,” the movie concerns three students who make a bet with their principal…

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Crowds explore the opening day May 13 of the 2023 Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Soaking in the sun at the Federal Way Farmers Market

The Saturday market is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October.

Federal Way City Council (from left to right): Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Erica Norton, Hoang Tran, Susan Honda, Linda Kochmar, Jack Walsh, Jack Dovey. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way scraps drug ordinance after Legislature passes new law

The Federal Way City Council had planned to put a new drug ordinance in place at their May…

The former DeVry building temporarily houses schools during the construction of new elementary schools. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Department of Commerce awards grant to FWPS for energy management

The funds will be used to install high-efficiency electric equipment at the former DeVry building to reduce energy…

Volunteers helping out on Federal Way National field 4. Ben Ray/ The Mirror

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FWNLL partners with Seattle Mariners for complex upgrades, clean up

Federal Way National is one of five Washington little leagues that received a grant from the Mariners and…

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Disgruntled employee pours milk on manager’s car | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 9-16

Erica Norton announces her immediate resignation from the Federal Way City Council during the May 16 council meeting. Photo via Federal Way YouTube page.

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‘Bye, everybody’: Councilmember Erica Norton abruptly resigns from Federal Way City Council

The announcement came at the end of the May 16 meeting

Jay O’Neill gets a lot of high fives as he scores the second run of the game for the Eagles. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way Eagles baseball topples the Rams, advances to state

Federal Way is back in the state tournament for the first time since 2019