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On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 14 edition

St. Patrick’s Day Flag Raising: The Irish flag will fly at noon on March 17 at City Hall,…

The most recent Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot of Gary Ridgway, otherwise known as the Green River Killer, with no glasses. Courtesy photo

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Why the Green River Killer was in King County Jail in Sept.

According to documents, he was going to guide investigators to more unfound remains of his victims.

Lamont Styles guides a barber student in finishing up a free haircut for a customer. Life’s Styles offers free haircuts to give back to the community and help students get in plenty of practice. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Mirror’s Hometown Hero of the Year: Lamont Styles

Lamont Styles has created a platform for positive change through a barber school in Federal Way.

The drugs and items found in the suspect’s motel room. Courtesy photo.

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Venezuelan national with lots of drugs arrested in Federal Way

The drugs found in his motel room included 5,000 fentanyl pills.

Alyssa Karie is an 8th grade student who shared her experience with Communities in Schools at the organization’s event on March 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Students and district celebrate impact of Communities In Schools

The point of the CIS program is to make sure that “these young people have a person to…

South King Fire Capt. Brad Chaney and his family celebrated his award for best firefighter at the Best of Federal Way event March 12. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Best of Federal Way 2025 winners

Awards were presented 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 12 at an informal open house at the Federal…

Master Gardeners Jim and Donna Cox teach community members how to trim blueberry bushes at this free event on Saturday, March 1. Photo by Shelley Pauls

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FW volunteers learn how to prune community blueberry bushes

Before the Hylebos blueberry bushes can bear their best berries, their branches need to be trimmed to support…

Allegedly, Scott Rhodes and the BECU that the excavator destroyed.

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Auburn man alleged leader of ATM theft ring that netted $1M

He was reported to use a lot of crack cocaine and carry handguns.

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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Growth Manager Mackenzie Barta, Medical Director Dr. Kyle Jasper and public affairs consultant Michael Transue answer council questions about Connections Health Services at the March 4 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Crisis center operator seeks opportunity to open in Federal Way

Connections Health Services would take over where Recovery Innovations International left off.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Sema’J McGee

McGee has been a dedicated member of the track team for four years.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Juan Lopez-Guillen

Juan has a knack for finding his teammates, three year starter.

Margaret Reyhner is a longtime advocate for the protection of Steel Lake’s health and natural ecosystems and brought the opportunity to the City of Federal Way to purchase the property fondly referred to as the “lagoon” by residents. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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City moves forward with purchase of Steel Lake ‘lagoon’

“Steel Lake is an important part of the history of Federal Way.”

Example of fentanyl pills. Photo courtesy of DEA

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Mexican national who lived in Federal Way sentenced for drug trafficking

He was sentenced to five years and will have four years of supervised release if he stays in…

This year’s Best of Federal Way event will instead be an open house at the Federal Way Mirror office. The event runs 3:30 to 6 p.m. March 12 at 909 S. 336th St., #105. Drop by anytime.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 7 edition

Dear Federal Way community, there has been a change in this year’s Best of Federal Way celebration. The…

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Masked man throws watermelon into fryer at Jack In The Box | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Debbie Harvey. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Debbie Harvey: Founding Senior Commission member

She wanted to start the Federal Way Senior Commission so seniors could have a voice and be seen,…

Kristin Jarangue is the Clinical Services Manager at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health at the St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Hometown Hero: Healthcare manager breaks barriers in Federal Way

Kristin Jarangue began as a volunteer but stopped at nothing to provide quality service to the Federal Way…

Members of the Connections Church giving out food in 2022. Photo courtesy of Connections Church

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Connections Church starting small but with big impact

The church works with homeless, refugees and youth.

Senior Brayden McVey goes up for a shot against Lincoln. Maria Dorsten Photography

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Lincoln outlasts Eagles at the Tacoma Dome

Federal Way sent home after loss to Lincoln for second time in postseason.