Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)

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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office

Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.

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Emerald City Smoothie manager robbed at gunpoint | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 27-Feb. 2.

Photo courtesy of Seattle Sounders FC

Sports

Seattle Sounders sign Federal Way native Kelyn Rowe

Rowe, 29, is a Federal Way High School graduate.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, top right, hosted a public forum for African American/Black community members on July 29.

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‘Real talk with the mayor’

Third quarterly Black, African American community meeting seeks truthful answers about police misconduct and accountability.

Photo courtesy of Cinemark Theatres

Business

Cinemark’s Century Federal Way Theatre to reopen Feb. 5

Three other Cinemark locations in Washington also reopening Friday.

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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Where can you get a vaccination in Federal Way?

With new high-volume COVID-19 vaccination centers in neighboring cities, local residents are searching for vaccination options within Federal…

Photo courtesy of WSP Trooper Rick Johnson

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Renton man dies in crash along NB I-5 in Federal Way

Washington State Patrol says a medical emergency caused the crash.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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COVID-19 outbreak grows to 17 patients, 10 employees at St. Francis Hospital

Some positive cases now found on third floor; first floor outbreak discovered on Jan. 26.

Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)

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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

The School Based Health Center (SBHC) at TAF@Saghalie is located at 33914 19th Avenue SW in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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FWPS district opens first School Based Health Center

New resource removes barriers, increases health care access for students at no cost.

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Life

Local family teaches generosity through the generations

Larry Jones and his family are the Mirror’s Hometown Heroes for January.

The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO

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King County to launch COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent, Auburn

Opening Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, GSA Complex for vulnerable older adults

A crew member works at the Sound Transit light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in Seattle. Sound Transit plans to build a similar facility in either Federal Way or Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit to release report on light rail facility’s environmental impact

Two sites in Federal Way are under consideration.

Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

Cinda Rousseau, left, and Cally Lindenmier, right. Photos courtesy of FWPS

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2 FWPS educators earn National Board Certification

Certification advances the quality of teaching and learning by maintaining high and rigorous standards, district says.

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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Delivery driver drops pizza after teen’s threat | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 20-26

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Weyerhaeuser campus clash continues over warehouse plan

Proposal may remove 132 forested acres to allow for 1.5 million square feet of new development.

Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault