FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer shares the annual update on the school district at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon Jan. 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Superintendent highlights FWPS achievements and levy in annual update

Dr. Pfeiffer lauds early education programs, increased attendance, cellphone policy and more.

Evagelia “Evan” Potifara’s vigil on Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.

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Justice sought by family of Federal Way man who died at EQC

Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma…

Sabrina Ibrahimkhail is a local women’s rights activist, writer, poet and businesswoman and the founder and executive director of Afghan Women’s Empowerment in Oregon. Here she shares poetry at Yalda Night on Dec. 20. Courtesy photo.

Life

Local Afghan community celebrates resilience during Yalda Night

Federal Way community members shared poems and ate traditional treats of pomegranates and homemade cookies at a celebration…

Gracie Leenhiavue throws the football for Thomas Jefferson High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Thomas Jefferson flag football snaps losing streak

The Raiders win four straight after starting off 0-5.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Mailboxes taken down | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Alleged victims and suspects from different cases. Top row, left to right: Victim Nena Edmonds, suspect Jose Guadalupe Linares-Morales. Bottom row, left to right: Woo Jin Hahn and Soo Jin Hahn, and victim Rashawn Nikkovone Lucas. Courtesy photos

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A recap of 2025 murders in Federal Way

Five out of nine cases lead to arrests.

Martin Moore is sworn in as a new member of the Federal Way City Council on Jan. 6 by State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-District 30). Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW City Council swears in three new members

The first Federal Way City Council meeting of 2026 saw a packed crowd, although it dwindled to only…

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who represents the Federal Way area, greets “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings after the county council recognized the game show legend Jan. 6. Jennings is known for his 74-game win streak on the show in 2004. Courtesy photo

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 9 edition

Be sure to check out the Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event Jan. 14, featuring the new members…

Two people from the March 2025 video shooting at someone they saw in a parked car at an Arco gas station. Courtesy photo

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Man charged for March shooting at Federal Way gas station

He and two others fired over 50 rounds at another car parked next to a gas pump.

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

The city of Federal Way celebrated the opening of three new home-based child care businesses including Mundo de Jugetes, with owner Nidia Hernandez shown here at the ribbon cutting on Dec. 30, 2025. The entrepreneurs were invested in by local program Imagine U and the City of Federal Way. Courtesy photo.

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Viral video sparks harassment at child care businesses in Federal Way

A viral video about fraud related to child care subsidies in Minnesota has sparked the harassment of day…

Federal Way High School’s Fall 2025 performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Courtesy photo.

Life

Showcase series supports theater arts for FW students

There are five chances this month to enjoy the next generation of performance art talent from Federal Way…

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

Photo by Bruce Honda
The most recent South King Fire Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 23 also functioned as a retirement party for Commissioner Bill Gates (in navy shirt) where he shared memories of how the combined Des Moines and South King Fire boards went from 8 to 5 commissioners by having incumbents run against each other.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 2 edition

Lots of fun events are coming in the New Year.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Mirror female athlete of the week: Anna Vincent

Vincent is one of the most coachable players on the team.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Mirror male athlete of the week: Ricardo Cango

Cango brings energy and efort to every game and is a catalyst on defense.

Owners of new Pure Strength Pilates studio celebrate opening their doors with a ribbon cutting and members of the community. Photo by Bruce Honda.

Business

Federal Way businesses come and go in 2025

The year saw several closures amid the opening of new restaurants, grocers and more.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Person sleeping in a car wash | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The Thomas Jefferson Raiders celebrate their win on penalties over Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Federal Way’s top sports stories of 2025

The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, gym and everywhere in between.