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King County Councilmember proposes regional ban on public drug use

Proposal comes following what Reagan Dunn is calling a “failure” of the state Legislature.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Senior commission to host first-ever Health and Resource Fair

Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission’s resource fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11.

Young T-Baller excited running around the bases! Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way National Little League kicks off season with jamboree

Little League has over 500 players among 15 divisions this season.

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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

The Apollo Middle School would have been built on the 20 acres that were bought from the Houstons, Longinakers and Harris’. Public records show that eminent domain was only used on the Harris property, but the school was never built. Image from document courtesy of the City of Renton.

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‘My dad never would have sold his property’: Renton family seeks reparations from school district

John Houston, 69, says that generational wealth was taken from his family when they were pressured to sell…

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Short film set in Federal Way will play on Alaska Airlines flights

A short film shot in Federal Way by a recent Kentridge graduate and up-and-coming filmmaker will start playing…

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Mayor Jim Ferrell administers the oath of office to new Federal Way PD officers (from left to right) David Pollock, Adnan Ihsan and David Agapov during the April 18 City Council meeting.

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FW City Council takes big step on TC-3, discusses crime stats

Federal Way took another big step on reshaping the heart of the city.

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Inside the boxing ring with Alexis De La Cerda | Around the Sound Sports

Weekly podcast highlights Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent prep sports.

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Volunteers help beautify Federal Way on Parks Appreciation Day

Saturday marked the 19th annual Parks Appreciation Day in Federal Way.

Junior Ava Heitman takes on Kentlake. Ben Ray The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson girls softball scores rainy win over Kentlake, 11-2

Junior Ava Heitman throws complete game and goes 3-4 (2B, 3 R, 2 RBI) at the plate.

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Firearms scheme leads to federal charges | King County Crime Dive

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Letters: Levy vote, mayor’s globetrotting, health fair, school board pay

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Police seek information on homicide at Avana Star Lake Apartments

Federal Way police are seeking information from the public on a homicide reported in late March in the…

Patrick Nicholas, 59, enters the courtroom Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. He is standing trial for the December 1991 killing of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times

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Trial begins over 1991 murder of Federal Way High School student

Patrick Leon Nicholas is accused of killing Sarah Yarborough, 16, more than 30 years ago.

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Suspect with slingshot shoots marbles at cars | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from April 12-18.

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord sentenced to 46 years in prison for deaths of Austin Wenner, Jessica Lewis

The remains of Wenner and Lewis were found in suitcases along Alki Beach in West Seattle in 2020.

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Running Start student from Federal Way earns statewide recognition

Dustin Cole, who is graduating from Highline College this June, will be honored as a member of the…

In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…

Federal Way’s downtown flag pole is located along S. 320th Street. File photo

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Rep. Smith requests federal funds for community projects

One request seeks $2.5 million for a civic and community space in Federal Way’s downtown area.

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Missing after a Mariners game | Podcast

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