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Woman hitting cars with umbrella | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Vickie Chynoweth, Assistant Manager of the Federal Way Farmers Market, asks the city leadership to support the healthy seniors program at the Aug. 12 meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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City expands access to food vouchers for seniors

City leadership has expanded the number of seniors who will have access to fresh, healthy food through the…

The USPS signage in front of the Federal Way location’s employee entrance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way USPS mailing center fined $33K for waste violations

The same violations were found in three different years, spanning back to 2018.

Photos of Matthew Krutenat. Courtesy photos.

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Suspect arrested in shooting death at Federal Way apartment

Matthew Krutenat was arrested as a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man at The Shores…

Jalen McDaniels in Philadelphia via NBC Sports Philadelphia. Rich Schultz/ Getty Images

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FWHS alum Jalen McDaniels signs with New Orleans

The former Eagle continues his NBA journey, looking to make an impact with the Pelicans.

Caution tape and officers at The Shores Apartments on Aug. 18. By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Fatal shooting at The Shores Apartments in Federal Way

On Aug. 18, a man was pronounced dead after he suffered a gunshot wound to the chest.

Rob McPherson as the Drunken Tenor. Courtesy photo.

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Opera star from Federal Way finds the right funny mix

Rob McPherson and Opera Unbound embrace the unconventional.

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Tolling coming this fall to new SR 509 Expressway near Kent

Portion of new expressway off of Interstate 5 now open

Jennifer Ramirez Robson, Chief Program Officer for Northwest Center, and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson hold the Disability Pride Proclamation at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Council awards contract for ADA retrofits in city center

The Federal Way City Council shared a proclamation for Disability Pride Month at its Aug. 12 meeting, recognizing…

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Man drinking at McDonald’s | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

The annual FUSION Summer Arts Gala was held Aug. 9 at Dumas Bay Centre to raise money for local families experiencing homelessness. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 15 edition

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

The Marlbrook community was among several neighborhoods in Federal Way that hosted a National Night Out celebration Aug. 5. Photo by Mariah Hill/For the Mirror

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Federal Way communities celebrate National Night Out 2025

The Federal Way Police Department and South King Fire firefighters gathered throughout the Federal Way community Aug. 5…

Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing

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Nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive

Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.

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Federal Way Police Department to host gun buyback

Event takes place at City Hall on Aug. 16.

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Man dies in motorcycle crash on 21st Avenue

He was traveling at a high rate of speed when he swerved to avoid a collision.

A screenshot of the approximate location where the shooting occurred. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Detectives searching for witnesses to SR 18 shooting

On Aug. 6, it was reported that a black or silver Honda fired at a silver Toyota Corolla.

Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

Rebecca Martin describes the impacts of inflow and outflow of Federal Way workers and job opportunities on local business at the State of the Chamber luncheon on Aug. 6. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW Chamber CEO: “We are a community with an entrepreneurial mindset”

State of the Chamber discusses economic development and potential in Federal Way.

Alphonzo Tuputala looks on toward the fans Nov. 4 as he prepares to take on the Oregon State University Beavers. He had four tackles. Courtesy photo

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Seahawks sign FWHS grad and former athlete of the year Alphonzo Tuputala

Tuputala had attended Seahawks mini camp and most recently worked out with Green Bay before signing.