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Theft suspects jump over the counter at store | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Kids Day at Steel Lake Park featured local businesses, nonprofits and bouncy houses. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 8 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

Decatur’s Kaihea Tuifua outruns an Enumclaw defender in the 2-1 win. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Prep athletes to watch for during fall sports season

Here are Federal Way and other South King County players who will be grabbing headlines across the NPSL.

Vinnie, Fawn L. and Nea celebrating Pride at Town Square Park on Aug. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way Pride 2025 celebrates diversity and more

Event was held at Town Square Park for the first time.

Erica Wheeler drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.

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Seattle Storm fall short against Minnesota

Nneka Ogwumike’s late heroics aren’t enough as Storm drop third straight game.

King County elections drop box. (File photo)

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Primary election results: Ferrell and Honda lead mayor race; Moore leads council race

Also: Pete von Reichbauer leads in his bid for re-election to King County Council.

The Federal Way Community Festival is coming back noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at Town Square Park. At last year’s community festival, the electric slide and the cupid shuffle got everyone involved in the fun. Photo by Bruce Honda

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10 things to do in Federal Way before the summer ends

There is still at least a month left to enjoy summer in Federal Way.

Cilantro pesto. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Cilantro pesto | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

Sports

Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

From left to right: Medichael Mereste, Beatrice Kiraguri, Fiona Okech, Lilian Mburu, Owate Benea, Trina Wamunyu and Sincyere Bell. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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AYDEPI founder empowers Federal Way youth

Beatrice Kiraguri is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for July.

Janice Siebenaler and Linda Persha greet guests at the Federal Way Kiwanis Club’s annual Salmon Bake fundraiser July 25 at Steel Lake Park. Proceeds benefit local community organizations and programs. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 1 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

The Apple Massage location in May 2023. File photo

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Woman running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

She now runs a coffee shop at the mall.

Rev. Katie Klosterman leads the congregation at Browns Point United Methodist and Rev. Karen Yokota-Love lives in Federal Way, but leads the Blaine Memorial Methodist Church in Seattle. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Faith leaders stand up for Federal Way immigrant community

The threat of deportation or detention further complicates the journey toward citizenship.

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Chehalis woman, 59, dies in I-5 crash near Kent-Federal Way border

Collision occurred at 12:56 a.m. July 30 southbound near South 272nd Street.

Federal Way police vehicle. File photo

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Scammed for Morgan Wallen tickets | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

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WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

Federal Way is not currently under a tsunami watch according to NOAA. Screenshot of the live tsunami map from https://tsunami.gov/

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Tsunami watch issued in WA. What does it mean for Federal Way?

A tsunami watch has been issued for Washington, but what does that mean for Federal Way?

File photo

Northwest

New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

Kim Hensley. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Kim Hensley, one of Federal Way’s prolific volunteers

She’s also the founder of the Federal Way Korean American Parents Association.