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Michele Plorde, EMS Division Director and Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction Kevin Crossen at the May 6 City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Council supports King County EMS levy for Nov. ballot

The levy is expected to be on the ballot for King County voters in November 2025.

The scene on July 30, 2021, after a car crashed into trees and a utility box following a shooting. Courtesy photo

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Suspect in 2021 Federal Way murder pleads guilty

He will be sentenced on June 13 and faces up to about 29 years in prison.

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

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King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

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Federal Way High School graduate’s murder charge dismissed in 2021 case

His murder charge was dismissed contingent on his testimony against his codefendants.

City of Federal Way employee Adrien Kimbrough checks out shoppers, weighing out their bags of clothing to track the results of the free clothing swap. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Community Clothing Swap boosts wardrobes, cleans out closets

At least 36,000 pounds of clothing have been redistributed through 10 events.

Asparagus pizza. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Asparagus pizza | Recipe of the Week

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

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Elementary schoolers prank call 911 | Federal Way police blotter

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The Federal Way Mirror hosted its monthly Hot off the Presses community conversation May 13 at Poverty Bay Cafe. Pictured are two guest speakers at the last event, Josh Sutton of Camp Kilworth/YMCA (right) and Jesus Mendoza of Nosotros en Naturaleza, a group that introduces hiking to young adults from South King County. Do you have an idea for a guest speaker at the Mirror’s next Hot off the Presses? Email keelin.everly-lang@fedwaymirror.com. Photo by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 16 edition

The Mirror recently hosted Hot off the Presses. And from May 23 through June 15, catch a performance…

A group photo from Dec. 2024 of Sound Publishing’s King County news team that produces local newspapers including the Federal Way Mirror. The Mirror’s office is located at 909 S. 336th St., Suite 105, Federal Way. File photo

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Please subscribe and support local journalism in Federal Way

The Federal Way Mirror is offering readers a new premium service that will help strengthen our mission to…

All 16 nominees and athletic directors of the 2024 Athlete of the Year ceremony held at Thomas Jefferson High School. Photo provided by FWPS.

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Athlete of the Year voting coming soon

Voting begins 7 a.m. May 19 and will run until 11:59 p.m. May 25.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Soukhanya Waters

Waters was hit by a car in front of the school and has shown incredible resilience.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Zamarie Tellez

Tellez leads by example and works constantly to improve.

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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Candidates file for Federal Way public offices

Local candidates have officially filed to run for positions including the mayor of Federal Way, three city council…

The new Sierra store is located at 1209 S. 320th St. in Federal Way next to Safeway. Mirror staff photo

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Discount outdoor gear store Sierra opens in FW

The store is located at 1209 S. 320th St. next to Safeway.

Dylan Lang makes a clearing header on a corner kick for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur’s soccer season concludes abrubtly in 5-1 loss

Gators won a playoff game for the first time since 2019, but lose in round two.

Officer Richard “Rick” Klein being inducted as a Federal Way officer in Sept. 2018. File photo.

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Federal Way settles in harassment case against police officer

Lawsuit alleges that a Federal Way police officer sexually harassed a student during basic training academy.

Juan Morales Zavalza shielded away from the ball my Kent-Meridian’s Irving Baca Silva. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way soccer falls in second round of districts

Eagles doubled their win total from last season.

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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…