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Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners

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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS game 1

Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.

Federal Way Municipal Court Chief Prosecutor Jennifer Castleton and Judge David Larson at Federal Way’s Community Court on Sept. 18. Castleton and Larson are two of the people who helped set up community court in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW Community Court carries on despite lack of funding

Program helps participants make positive changes in their lives and break the cycle of crime.

Sue Thacker at the Federal Way Senior Center food bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Top volunteer streamlines FW senior center’s food bank

Sue Thacker is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September.

Top row, left to right: Jim Ferrell, Susan Honda, Martin Moore, Nathan Orth. Bottom row, left to right: Melissa Hamilton, Tammy Dziak, Jack Dovey, Les Sessoms.

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Federal Way Mirror candidate forum is Oct. 8 | Election 2025

Event features mayor and council candidates.

Guests enjoy viewing bonsai at the Pacific Bonsai Museum fundraiser Branch Out on Sept. 28. The event was held at the former headquarters building of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 3 edition

The Federal Way Mirror’s 2025 candidate forum will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Family Life…

Scottie Dinwiddie holds onto the football against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur cancels football game night before contest with Skyview

According to FWPS Decatur had an ‘insuffiencent number of available players.’

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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90 pounds of methamphetamine arrest | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Wesley Curran

Curran is the best player on the best team in the league and sits at 11-0.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Callie Moore

Moore is consistent in her effort on the field and is a great leader.

Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

Sports

Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason

The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

El Paisano Tamales celebrates winning first place from the judges at Taste of Federal Way 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Superheroes theme highlights Taste of Federal Way 2025 | Photos

This year’s Taste of Federal Way was held Sept. 27 and featured a superheroes theme. The annual event…

SW 312th Place in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Alleged illegal marijuana grow raided in Federal Way

Five people were arrested in connection to the operation as well as another at a Lakewood home.

Ava Bowers held off the ball by Jordyn Daigle of White River. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Last minute heartbreak: Hornets hand Gators first loss of the season

Lillian Banks’ goal in added time downs Decatur after two late Gator goals tied the two sides.

Kaelani-Alexis Ly celebrates the win over the Eagles at Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Gator volleyball chomps Federal Way in four sets

Two years removed from a winless season, Decatur is on its first win streak since 2021.

Walmart at 1900 S. 314th St. in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Business

Federal Way Walmart to close Oct. 31

The store is at 1900 S. 314th St.

Left to right: Jose Rodolfo Aguilar Cortes and Alex Ortiz. Photos from court documents

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Auburn and Federal Way men sentenced for drug distribution

The men were part of a drug ring with ties to Mexico.

Tom Stewart. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Tom Stewart: A man dedicated to Federal Way’s history

He left the Federal Way area for nearly 50 years, but returned to establish a legacy.

Decatur High School student Logan Fant gets to drive his newly rebuilt truck for the first time after being surprised by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Courtesy photo

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Make-A-Wish surprises Decatur student with revamped truck

Logan Fant is a 17-year-old who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Kevin Ramsey (50), Michal Trumbo (57) and Jeremiah Harrison-Overton (52) look for the call on defense. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles offense held in check, Enumclaw silences Federal Way 14-7

Just seven points from a highly potent offense is all the Eagles could muster against the Hornets.

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Woman being watched by neighbor | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.