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“Something Rotten!” runs through June 15. Courtesy image

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Enjoy the clever spectacle of Centerstage’s “Something Rotten!”

Whether you’re in the mood for ridiculous shenanigans or rich allusions, “Something Rotten!” offers all that and then…

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Woman swindled out of $40K with promise to sacrifice goat | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

Life

SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

Henry Lazzar in his car. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Life

103 and still driving: Meet Henry Lazzar

Federal Way man also volunteers at the food bank three times a week.

Gluten free meatloaf. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Gluten free meatloaf | 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 Marine Hills annual parade featured themed costumes, a marching band, local leaders and police and South King Fire. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | May 23 edition

Arts Explosion Arts Festival: This three day event runs from 10 a.m. May 30 through 5 p.m. June…

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Robbery and kidnapping outside LA Fitness | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

Northwest

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

Council chambers at the Federal Way City Hall were full on Tuesday, with many people attending to speak at public comment about the Day Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Council restores funding for Federal Way Day Center

The center’s location could potentially change.

Surveillance footage of S.B. before and after shooting Javier Garcia. Photo courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Teen charged for shooting after Uptown Square Apartments homicide

He and a 20-year-old were allegedly attempting to steal a girl’s coat when she shot at them.

Photo from the scene of the fire. Courtesy of the Federal Way Community Facebook group.

News

Man accused of setting trucks on fire at Home Depot

Next to his 23 convictions, the man was charged with second-degree arson.

Jaqueline Garcia Castillo and the leadership team of Mujer al Volante receiving their award for Organization of the Year. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Leadership Board

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Federal Way nonprofit wins statewide award

Mujer al Volante was selected as the Washington Organization of the Year 2024 by the Washington State Leadership…

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

The Federal Way Senior Commission organized the third annual Senior Resource Fair on May 16, 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda.

Life

Senior Health and Resource Fair meets a need in Federal Way

See photos of the annual event sponsored by the Federal Way Senior Commission.

Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-30. Photo courtesy of Washington State LSS.

News

State Rep. Jamila Taylor recovers from stroke

Taylor represents the 30th Legislative District, which includes Federal Way.

The Sunset Three Twenty Apartments, with three police SUVs in the background responding to a call on a different night than the homicide. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

News

Fatal shooting at Sunset Three Twenty Apartments

The deceased was an 18-year-old man, and an 11-year-old was also injured by a stray bullet.

CJ Gatterson rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur baseball heads to state for first time since 2015

Gators down Kelso 8-1 to punch their ticket to the state tournament.

Thomas Jefferson High School was the host of the 2024 Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year. Photo provided by Federal Way Public Schools

Sports

Voting for Athlete of the Year is now open

Eight boys and eight girls have been nominated, and the Federal Way Mirror needs you to pick the…