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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.

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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…

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9 Federal Way Public Schools teachers earn national certification

The teachers were celebrated at the Federal Way Public Schools board meeting last month.

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Wife rushed to Harborview after being shot in domestic incident in Federal Way

A 58-year-old woman was taken to Harborview Feb. 20 after her 70-year-old husband shot her at a residence…

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Suspects arrested after stabbing, carjacking victim | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 15-21.

Screenshot of a video that shows the start of the tussle at the Todd Beamer High School vs. Stadium High School boys basketball game Feb. 17.

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Incident with fan shakes up Todd Beamer basketball’s tournament hopes

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File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

CJ Trevino looks to the crowd after he places third in his weight class. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way wrestlers score top finishes at Mat Classic

Thomas Jefferson’s CJ Trevino, Decatur’s Sissy Alefaio place third at the wrestling state championships. More results here:

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Multi-Service Center CEO to retire in 2024

Robin Corak stepped into the role of CEO in 2012.

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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting near Federal Way bar

The suspect, a 31-year-old man, is in custody, police say.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell spoke to the city’s business opportunities and his desire to see legislative change in policing during the Feb. 16, 2023, State of the City Address. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Big challenges, big opportunities outlined in mayor’s State of the City address

Mayor Jim Ferrell offered an optimistic vision of Federal Way’s future, buoyed by recent business development and approaching…

Eagle senior Dae’sean Johnson-Holiman looks for a teammate against Olympia. Ben Ray / the Mirror

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Federal Way Eagles’ win streak scratched up by the Bears

Federal Way boys basketball loses to Olympia, takes on Camas for third place in district tournament.