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The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11.
The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way motel could become temporary emergency shelter

Public comments are due to the City of Federal Way by Feb. 6.

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2 soldiers from Joint Base Lewis–McChord robbed at gunpoint | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 17-24.

Senior Vaughn Weems looks to damage the Kentridge defense. Photo courtesy of Dee Torres

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Federal Way boys basketball hot on the win streak

Eagles took down the Kentridge Chargers 76-62 on Tuesday night.

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units

Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”

Law enforcement officials responded to reports of a shooting just before 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 25. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Man, 45, fatally shot near Mirror Lake

A 22-year-old man, the suspected shooter, was detained and is cooperating with police.

Bud Thorson and his wife, Joan. Photo courtesy of South King Fire and Rescue

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Retired South King Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Thorson dies at 93

Bud Thorson’s memorial is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Federal Way Community Center (876 S.…

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Drive-by shooting at Des Moines sports bar injures one

La Familia Sports Bar is same site where three people were killed, two injured in 2021

The family of Federal Way Police Officer Jeffrey Mundell pin his badge during his promotional swearing-in at the city council’s Jan. 17 meeting. Mundell was promoted from corporal to the lieutenant position. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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City leaders examine shopping carts, low-income housing

Federal Way City Council roundup.

Titans guard Caleb Berry guarding a Lion on the perimeter. Photo by Jay O'Neill/ For the Mirror

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Basketball: Beamer will keep on grinding after loss to Auburn Mountainview

The Todd Beamer High School boys basketball team fell for the second time in their last three games…

Pickleball Rising license plate, designed by Laramie Studio in Seattle (Seattle Metro Pickleball Association)

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Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate

Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.

Police are searching for the suspects who robbed employees and customers at a nail salon at gunpoint on Jan. 18. The suspects are believed to have fled in a gray Jeep Compass with Oregon plates. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Police

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Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint

The two suspects stole several items from employees and customers on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.

Kinwell Medical Group’s New Federal Way Primary Care Clinic Lobby. Photo courtesy of Kinwell Medical Group

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Kinwell Medical Group opens new primary care clinic in Federal Way

Kinwell serves as an exclusive in-network provider for people with Premera Blue Cross or LifeWise Health Plan of…

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Customers allege prostitution at Federal Way massage parlor | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 10-16.

A suspected drunk driver allegedly collided with several vehicles Saturday afternoon on U.S. 2 near Chain Lake Road in Monroe. (Monroe Police Department)

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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk

Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.

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Man critically injured in Monday night shooting

Police say witnesses were not cooperative with the investigation.

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Man, 36, dies after hit-and-run in Federal Way

Officers responded to the area near Harbor Freight Tools just before 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 16.

Singers, students, steppers, speakers and more filled the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center with the lessons of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan 14. They shared in equal measure both the history and writings of Dr. King’s life, and their own forward-thinking ideas on America’s progress toward the vision he held. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way remembers the life, mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hope, love and a fearless telling of the truth — that’s just some of what Dr. Martin Luther…

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Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says

Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…

Edith Claver, 60, lived in Des Moines when she went missing from Renton on Nov. 27, 2009. Photo courtesy of National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people

There are 23 missing Indigenous people across King County.

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The entrance to Seattle Children’s Federal Way clinic, as seen on Jan. 11.

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Seattle Children’s Federal Way Clinic receives $5M for renovation

Seattle Children’s Federal Way outpatient clinic will receive $5 million in federal funding for a renovation to expand…