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Tanja Carter, center, was appointed to the role on Nov. 15. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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City appoints Tanja Carter as new economic development director for Federal Way

Carter takes over the role beginning Thursday, Dec. 15.

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Federal Way Police Department earns Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs accreditation

Federal Way is one of three police departments in the state to achieve dual accreditation of Washington Association…

Students stand for a photo with Federal Way High School teacher Larry DuFresne, second from left. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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New outdoor courtyard builds opportunity for FWHS Pre-Apprenticeship Program students

Outdoor space allows students to work in various weather elements, build tiny homes.

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Several shoplifters caught at The Commons mall | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 8-14.

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Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people

Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about her mother’s 1999 disappearance and what has led to this…

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Federal Way City Council outlaws pushing shopping carts on the sidewalk

The new ordinance makes pushing or possessing a shopping cart in any city right-of-way a Class 3 infraction.

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Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County pauses intake of lost, stray dogs

The Federal Way Police Department Animal Services Unit is asking people to try other methods to care for…

Skyline’s Marcus Angiuli has a pass defended by Federal Way defenders Rahshawn Clark and Zamaire Tellez. Photo courtesy of Jim Nicholson

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Football: Eagles fall to Skyline in state tournament

The Federal Way High School Eagles football team was eliminated from the state tournament Nov. 12 by Skyline…

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Man killed in shootout with Federal Way police

Police have not yet determined if the man was struck by police gunfire, but after officers fired at…

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Use-of-force and body camera policies at the sheriff’s office | King County Local Dive

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Kevin Flynn, right, a meat-cutter with the Marysville Albertsons, hands a leaflet to a shopper during an informational campaign on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Flynn was one of about a dozen grocery store workers handing out leaflets to shoppers about the proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger. (Mike Henneke / The Herald)

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Proposed merger of Albertsons and Kroger worries employees

Workers at an Albertsons in Marysville urge shoppers to sign a petition blocking the $25 billion deal.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

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Local Young Life launches ‘Blanket Federal Way’ fundraising drive and charity event

Through the end of the year, Federal Way Young Life is holding a charity fundraiser with a goal…

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Person dies in car fire in Federal Way

The male victim has not yet been identified.

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Marvin C. Moye, center, stands outside the FUSION Décor Boutique on Nov. 8 with Mike Kelly, left, and Dave Sharp.

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Navy veteran, FUSION volunteer details service to the United States

Marvin C. Moye spent 21 years in the Navy, and celebrates his one-year volunteer anniversary with FUSION in…

Leo Thoennes sits for a picture near his residence at the Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way. Photo by Alex Bruell/the Mirror

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Liberation and luck: World War II veteran Leo Thoennes at 101

Now in his eleventh decade, Thoennes still lives a charmed life

Senior QB Jay O’Neil has his eyes set on the Spartans. Ben Ray/The Mirror

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Eagles football preps for state appearance this Saturday

Federal Way takes on the Skyline Spartans on Nov. 12.

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Dine-and-dasher leaves phone behind | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Nov. 1-7.

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…