Raiders celebrate a walk off win over Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson baseball wins first game since coach’s death

Wyatt Ford had the walk-off sacrifice fly to score Andre Redmond to complete comeback.

Washington State Patrol’s press release.

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Man attempting to cross I-5 struck and killed

The driver and his passengers were not injured or charged with any crimes.

This year’s Easter Egg hunt at the Light of Christ Community Garden featured fun photoshoots with giant easter eggs. Photo by Shelley Pauls

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Light of Christ Community Garden property is up for sale

After 15 years, the garden has generated thousands of pounds of produce while fostering community connections.

Photo of where the killing happened at Uptown Square apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Shooting death at Uptown Square Apartments

Officers report that there was an argument between two groups, leading to a shooting.

A photo of Jose G. Linares Morales and a photo of a 2018 Honda Pilot. Courtesy photo.

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Officers searching for a Federal Way murder suspect

They are searching for a 37-year-old who may be traveling with his juvenile son.

Courtesy Photo, State of Washington

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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…

MSC’s Redondo Heights Food Bank. Photo credit: Clover Laine Photography

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Multi-Service Center to close food bank due to funding issues

Food distribution will still occur, moving to the new Redondo Heights housing complex, but with a reduced staff.

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

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Pair pleads guilty to operating illegal massage parlor in Federal Way

They face up to three and a half years in prison.

Example of ghost gun parts seized - not from this case. (Black Press file photo)

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Man caught in Auburn after carjacking pleads guilty

He was found possessing a “ghost gun,” which is illegal in Washington state.

4th grade students line up to wait their turn to release salmon at the Storming the Sound event this week. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

Federal Way fourth-graders release salmon into Hylebos Creek

Salmon tradition spawns lasting connections in city and school district.

Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo

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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

A crowd of 400 gather to give thoughts and prayers to Joe Townsend. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way remembers Joe Townsend

Townsend was more than a baseball and bowling coach at Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a role…

Carol Grimes is a Master Gardener and works at the Neely Mansion, and is a member of the Marine Hills Garden Club. She picked up an order that included some herbs for the mansion’s kitchen garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

For Marine Hills Garden Club, giving is always in season

Many Marine Hills Garden Club members are also Master Gardeners.

The Federal Way National Little League (FWNLL) hosted its season-opening jamboree April 26. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | May 2 edition

Join the South King Tool Library for a free community clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

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Bike rider shot with BB gun | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Alejandro Hohner

Hohner has shown exceptional growth as a hurdler through his work ethic.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Annette Sagale

Sagale is one of Todd Beamer’s finest athletes.

Photos courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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Driver flees from police and takes a swim | Video

The suspect drove over 103 mph and fled from Federal Way to Auburn.

Ken Blevens shared his support for the planned youth psychiatric facility after a Q-and-A with operator Emerald City Behavioral Health. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Stand Up Federal Way hosts meeting about youth psychiatric facility

The community Q-and-A was a response to a city council decision process that public commentors and even members…

Contributed photos from National Gun Violence Memorial of Joaquin Ramirez and Hector Gonzalez-Valdez. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way teens involved in fatal Pierce County shooting

Todd Beamer High School student had been expelled for bringing a firearm to school.