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Federal Way Mirror male Athlete of the Week: Dominic Flugstad

Dominic is a natural football player and loves being on the football field.

Left to right: Montero’s mugshot and photos of Juarez and Cortez from the National Gun Violence Memorial.

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Federal Way man receives over 60-year sentence for 2018 murders

He could be released as late as 2092, when he will be about 94 years old.

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Ear bitten off during fight | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Man whose dog ate his face was listed as homicide victim by mistake

According to the Federal Way Police Department, the man was believed to have died of natural causes.

Raiders’ Vincent Pham and Dante Pham high five after point. Photo by Nathan Hyun

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Thomas Jefferson tennis sends four to state, Decatur sends one

The Raiders took first place in 3A district tournament for second consecutive year.

Jazmyne DuBose controls the ball for Thomas Jefferson. Photo by Ben Ray/The Mirror

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Raiders girls soccer team falls short against White River

Thomas Jefferson High School’s state tournament hopes are in jeopardy.

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Les Sessoms and Jack Dovey at the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum on Oct. 8. They are running against each other for Federal Way City Council position 6.

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Federal Way early election results: Ferrell beats Honda, Sessoms leads Dovey

Early results are in for the 2025 general elections, including the races for Federal Way’s next mayor and…

Grace Lepkowski (left) celebrates her go-ahead goal. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls soccer bit by Lions in first round

Gators drop second game in a row and now face elimination in district tournament.

Light rail trains can now be seen running their regular schedule as the simulated service tests the schedule and infrastructure that will open on Dec. 6 to Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Test trains will simulate service to Federal Way until opening day

Long-awaited Federal Way light rail station undergoes final tests ahead of Dec. 6 opening date.

Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)

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Thousands in Federal Way face loss of SNAP benefits

Federal government shutdown over healthcare subsidies halts SNAP food benefit distribution.

From the University of Washington report: “Across Washington state, a review of Flock audits by UWCHR researchers during 2025 revealed multiple forms of access to data on Washington state residents by federal immigration enforcement agencies and out-of-state law enforcement. The majority of agencies were exposed to one or more of these forms of access to their networks. The map does not depict all agencies surveyed or known to use Flock systems.”

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Federal Way approves expansion of Flock Safety cameras

Cameras prompt concerns about sharing data with federal agencies.

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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service

On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…

Bouts of rain, wind and sun kept the FUSION Trunk or Treat rolling along! Kids and adults in costume had fun with back of vehicle activities and treats Oct. 25 at the Pete Andersen Family Center located at 1505 S. 328th St. in Federal Way. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 31 edition

Highlight: The Federal Way Senior Center is hosting a wellness fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov.…

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Toddler found wandering in parking lot again | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo

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WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears

Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…

Mitch Greene and Danielle Havens. Photos by Bruce Honda.

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Forum features Federal Way Municipal Court judge candidates

The candidates gave their stances on multiple topics and presented who they are.

A scene from the Youth Town Hall held Oct. 23 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Brown

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Town hall event empowers Federal Way youth and more

Program provides students with leadership opportunities and workshops.

An example of meth seized by law enforcement agencies. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, DEA

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90 pounds of meth seized in Federal Way

Two men met a buyer in the Walmart parking lot before DEA investigators and Federal Way police arrested…

Meilani Paige goes for the kill against Kentlake for Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way volleyball falls to Kentlake after promising start

Eagles clinch playoffs with a win or TJ loss sends Federal Way to the district tournament.