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1 person injured in vehicle crash

Road was closed for several hours as crews clean up vehicle’s fluid spill.

The only dinosaur discovered in Washington state was discovered by paleontologists who found a portion of a left femur of a therapod dinosaur at Sucia Island state park in the San Juan Islands. While scientists are unsure exactly what type of therapod the fossil belongs to, evidence suggests it is a Daspletosaurus. The dinosaur has been nicknamed Suciasaurus rex. This image shows a Daspletosaurus torosus restoration. (Wikipedia)

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Dinosaurs, drug laws and police pursuits on lawmaker to-do lists

WA legislators are queuing up bills they want to debate next year. Here are 8 certain to garner…

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Federal Way’s legislative wish list targets law enforcement and land use

Federal Way will ask for more discretion in police pursuits, funding for local traffic projects, and lowered barriers…

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Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies into suitcases

In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were…

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TBHS alum aims to qualify for women’s wrestling in 2024 Olympic Games

Arian Carpio could be the first woman to compete in the Olympics wrestling for the Philippines.

Tyler Lockett during the Dec. 7 press conference. (Screenshot from Youtube)

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Seahawks stars Tyler Lockett, Bobby Wagner pays off school lunch debt for Renton students

The donation comes as the wideout receives his second nomination of the NFL’s Man of the Year award.

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Hope Elder poses for a photo with her family.

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Federal Way City Council honors Hope Elder, finishes last meeting of 2022

The Federal Way City Council held its last meeting of the year with a celebration, the confirmation of…

Uchenna Nwosu reads "Clifford Makes the Team" to kids at the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club on Dec. 5. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks linebacker donates reading nook to Federal Way Boys and Girls Club

Seahawks newcomer Uchenna Nwosu visited the club on Dec. 5, surprising the kids with new books and team…

The Federal Way High School football team wears practice jerseys with the word “brotherhood” on the back to honor former teammate Allen Harris. Photo by Olivia Sullivan, the Mirror

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Federal Way schools to pay $5.25M settlement after student athlete’s death

Allen Harris, 16, died during a summer football workout in 2018.

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Man with knife knocking on woman’s door | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Dec. 1-6.

Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. Mirror file photo.

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Federal Way Discount Guns faces lawsuit for illegally selling high-capacity gun magazines

Washington State Attorney General’s Office also alleges the owner and a sales clerk threw away receipts after selling…

One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism and addiction

“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.

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PHOTOS: Federal Way’s holiday tree shines in Town Square Park

Dozens of community members gathered to celebrate the tree lighting on Dec. 3.

Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)

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New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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Scholars in the Native American Coalition Club (NACC) work in a garden at Thomas Jefferson High School, learning about Indigenous food sources, plants and more.

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Native American Coalition Club welcomes all to learn Native culture

Native American Coalition Club (NACC) teaches about Indigenous food sources and plants, drumming, ceremonies, crafts and more.

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Skaters bust some moves or grab a bite to eat Saturday afternoon at the public re-opening of Federal Way’s iconic roller rink, now owned and operated by El Centro de La Raza. Photos by Alex Bruell/the Mirror

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Federal Way’s roller rink is officially back in action

The wood floor still shines. The beats still bump. And memories are still being made.

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Federal Way schools closed on Thursday, Dec. 1

The district’s Educational Service Center remains open.

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Federal Way schools to start 2 hours late on Thursday, Dec. 1

All activities before school are canceled, buses running snow routes and more.