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An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

A view of the Federal Way Link Extension route looking west over downtown Federal Way in Nov. 2022. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Town hall will focus on Federal Way’s future development

March 9 event seeks public feedback on comprehensive plan.

Brown areas indicate where shellfish harvesting is closed due to pollution. (Screenshot from Washington Shellfish Safety Map)

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DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

Police lights (File photo)

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Shoreline man sentenced for vehicular homicide

The 39-year-old man was arrested in Federal Way in September 2021.

MIRROR FILE PHOTO: The group Kosmix was the winning performer at the “Let’s Meet with Korean Songs” event held Aug. 13, 2022, at Federal Way New Church. Radio Hankook hosted the contest, which featured an array of songs, dances and more that celebrated Korean culture.

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Federal Way ranked 5th most diverse small city in America

New study by WalletHub ranks cities in terms of ethno-racial diversity, linguistic diversity and birthplace diversity.

Federal Way senior Vaughn Weems absorbs the contact on his way to the rack. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way boys advance to state semifinals with win over Skyline

Eagles take on defending 4A champs Curtis on March 3.

Construction workers work on the final stop of the Federal Way Link Extension light rail route along S. 320th Street in Federal Way on Nov. 19, 2021. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Light rail service to Tacoma delayed to 2035

Sound Transit studies more options for the train line route.

Decatur High School senior and “American Idol” contestant Iam Tongi sits at home on March 1. His father Rodney spent a bonus from his job as an electrician to buy Iam’s guitar. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way student goes viral on ‘American Idol’

Decatur High School senior amasses more than a hundred million views of his performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters.”

Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Jet Cities Chorus hosts Sweetie Pie Social

About 150 attendees enjoyed performances and delicious pies on Feb. 25.

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Student starts fire at school | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 22-28.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

Thomas Jefferson’s Rylee Cabang holds the finish as she ends her bars routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror
Thomas Jefferson’s Rylee Cabang holds the finish as she ends her bars routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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TJ, Federal Way gymnasts place at state competition

Decatur and Todd Beamer were also represented.

Steve McNey

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Federal Way public affairs officer Steve McNey resigns

McNey said he is leaving amicably, but the job had taken its toll.

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

Sea Dragon WR Jordan Veasy celebrates and looks at the home fans after he scored the go ahead touchdown Feb. 23. Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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XFL is back in Seattle – here’s what you need to know

Sea Dragons drop home opener to St. Louis Battlehawks.

Melissa Swain poses for a picture at the University of Washington Tacoma, where she takes classes, on the afternoon of Feb. 22. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way veteran, researcher isn’t deterred by death

Melissa Swain isn’t afraid to talk about death.

Aerial photo of the soccer fields and skate park near Steel Lake. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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City likely to abandon controversial Steel Lake maintenance facility plan

Federal Way appears poised to scrap the idea of building a maintenance facility on the Steel Lake Annex,…

Decatur sophomore Dream Mika works on offense. (Photos by Ben Ray / The Mirror)

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Decatur girls basketball one win away from history

Gators sneak into the 4A state tournament as the 13 seed.

This map shows some of the changes coming to the transit center area. Part of 23rd Avenue S (highlighted in red) will become northbound only. South 317th Street (orange) will have its center turn lane eliminated. Pete von Reichbauer Way South (blue) will be restriped to expand road capacity. And a new roundabout (purple) will be installed at the 23rd Avenue South / S 317th Street intersection by the end of the year. Image visualized using Google My Maps, using information from Sound Transit. Alex Bruell / The Mirror.

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Prepare for traffic changes near Federal Way Transit Center

Major traffic changes are coming Feb. 23 near the Federal Way Transit Center as construction crews work on…