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Kentwood High School alum Dallas Glenn. Image Courtesy of NHRA.

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Records smashed as local driver wins at Pacific Raceways

Kentwood HS alum Dallas Glenn wins as records on the track fell all weekend.

FUSION also provides temporary severe weather shelter when necessary, on top of their other programs to help Federal Way community members escape homelessness. This photo is from their temporary warming shelter in early 2025 at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FUSION faces rising costs while supporting homeless community

FUSION’s annual summer gala fundraiser is Aug. 9 at Dumas Bay Centre.

Baked zucchini and green beans. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Baked zucchini and green beans | Recipe of the Week

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

Tamira Tserendavaa leads an exercise session in her garage in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way trainer’s garage is a local fitness haven

“I wanted to create something for the community while I do what I love doing and keep an…

Special Olympics athletes high-five each other after a swim relay race at the 2025 Spring Games at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The aquatic center is among recreational facilities and parks across the region that would receive upgrades with the passage of the King County Parks Levy on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. (File photo)

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King County seeks renewal for parks levy in primary election

Levy would fund multiple projects in South King County. Primary election is Aug. 5.

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department.

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Federal Way Police Department to encrypt communications in 2026

This move will only allow first responders to listen to their communications.

Tayjuan Trevion Fletcher’s Department of Corrections mugshot. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man sentenced to 30 years for double homicide

The court granted him an exceptional downward sentence due to his age.

Professional chalk artists created colorful and temporary works of art at the Summer Chalk Art Festival at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | July 18 edition

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

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department

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Necklace scam at Walmart parking lot | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

In other council news: New police officers were sworn in at the July 15 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way’s legislators share wins from latest session

30th District legislators presented a summary of the 2025 regular legislative session to the Federal Way City Council.

Different angles of the toe found on the beach. From WSP records request.

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Owner of toe found at Dash Point State Park is located

The owner wishes to remain anonymous.

Volunteers work together at the Light of Christ Community Garden as part of the City Serve Day led by We Love Our City Federal Way. This is the 11th year of the event and it took place on July 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of We Love Our City Federal Way

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Volunteers come together to spruce up Federal Way

Annual service event is organized by We Love Our City.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more —…

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)

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Federal Way opening cooling center July 15 and 16

The Community Center will act as a cooling center that will be open from noon on July 15,…

Cheesy corn dip. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Cheesy corn dip | Recipe of the Week

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

Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.

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Federal Way man pleads guilty to crash that killed baby

A Federal Way man has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and vehicular assault following an October 2024 crash…

Sederberg and Vader. Courtesy photos

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Distinguished Federal Way police dog Vader retires

After seven years on the job, due to health reasons, Vader will transition to civilian life as a…

The North Lake Improvement Center’s annual Fourth of July Parade and Hot Dog BBQ brought community together. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | July 11 edition

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

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Left to right: Green’s mugshot and Taylor on his motorcycle.

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Man sentenced for 2022 crash that killed motorcyclist in Federal Way

The crash happened at 21st Avenue SW and SW 356th Street.

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Hitchhikers rob man | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.