Glen Park Apartments, 952 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way, as seen on June 9. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Second defendant charged in Federal Way child’s death

The first defendant, the 5-year-old girl’s father, also received amended charges.

The Sound Transit Board recently voted to select the SF 99-West Alternative as the preferred route in the South Federal Way segment of the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. This route shows a Porter Way design option, but the preferred alternative includes a design refinement to run on the east side of SR 99 in Milton, staying closer to SR 99 than the design option shown here. Graphic provided by Sound Transit

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Sound Transit announces preferred light rail alternatives between Federal Way and Tacoma

Tacoma Dome Link Extension won’t impact site of former residential school near Federal Way.

Photo provided by Logan Davidson.

Sports

Beachfest 2025: Skimboarding takes over Dash Point State Park

Board flips and tricks will continue at the park as the rich history of skimboarding is on display.

Assistant Coordinator of the Federal Way Community Center Pool Ty Thomas, Hyun Soon and her son Seung Jong and Federal Way Thunder Swim Team coach Marissa McKay. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Spring Games highlight 50 years of Special Olympics Washington

The Federal Way Thunder teams include bowling, basketball, swim team, soccer, flag football and golf.

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Kent Police officers fired 13 shots in fatal shooting at warehouse

Each reportedly fired rifles after Federal Way man fired two shots with pistol

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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…

Estela Ortega, El Centro de la Raza staff, and her family. Courtesy photo

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Estela Ortega earns MLK Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer this month awarded Estela Ortega with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal…

Hailey Still warms up for a game against FC Olympia. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Still ballin’: TJHS alum joins first-year West Seattle Rhodies

Hailey Still reunited with a former coach to play summer collegiate soccer.

Ami Parker. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Life

Meet Ami Parker: Federal Way Senior Commission member

She’s found a liking for helping seniors through her business and charity.

Refrigerator pickled vegetables. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Refrigerator pickled vegetables | Recipe of the Week

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

The stands were packed with guests enjoying the festivities at the 2017 ESFNA held in Renton. Photo courtesy of ESFNA.

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International soccer tournament coming to Federal Way

The annual Ethiopian soccer and cultural festival will be held June 28 through July 5 at Federal Way…

Federal Way Municipal Court Judge David Larson speaks at the fifth annual Substance Use Recovery Conference held June 25 at Green River College in Auburn. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Fifth annual Substance Use Recovery Conference: ‘Together We Can’

This year’s conference was held June 25 at Green River College in Auburn.

Federal Way Public Schools was ready to connect with the community at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 21. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | June 26 edition

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

Liz Luaipou Vili-Kereti and her son. Photo courtesy of GoFundMe

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FW man charged in vehicular homicide after fleeing scene

The woman who died was a mother from Federal Way.

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Honest juvenile drunk driving | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Local leaders and descendants of John and Mary Conna team up for the groundbreaking that kicks off the remodeling of the newly renamed Conna Park. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New Conna Park sign honors Federal Way pioneer

The city held a renaming ceremony and groundbreaking for a new playground after the Juneteenth flag raising.

The Apple Massage location in the 28700 block of Pacific Highway South in May 2023. File photo.

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Man running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

He was sentenced to 38 months in prison, while his codefendant awaits her sentencing.

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Sports

Federal Way alum wins 4th Portuguese basketball championship

Aaron Broussard has a decorated international playing career and adds to his trophy case.

Francis Kamu Mackenzie at his sentencing addressing the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man sentenced for 2020 assault that killed 61-year-old

The victim died five months after the assault in FW.

Potato cakes with papaya radish salsa. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Potato cakes with papaya radish salsa | Recipe of the Week

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