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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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…

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.