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Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

David Harrelson, secretary for the Federal Way Public Market committee, explains the vision behind the project during the Federal Way Mirror’s monthly Hot off the Presses event Jan. 14 at Poverty Bay Cafe. He was joined by AnnMichelle Hart, Chief of Staff for the Federal Way Public Market. Mirror staff photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 17 edition

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Nehemiah Washington

Washington is currently undefeated and a four year varsity letter winner.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Gninlwo Kone

Kone has won half a century of matches in her Decatur career and a captain of the girls…

Destini Rogers goes up for a layup for the Raiders against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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TJ girls fall to Auburn Mountainview at home

Raiders scored just four points in the first quarter, now sit at 7-6.

South King Fire photos from the California wildfires. Courtesy Photo.

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South King Fire sends firefighting aid to Los Angeles

They sent four firefighters in a reserve engine.

Federal Way community members are honored by carrying a torch to light the community flame during the MLK Day Celebration held Jan. 15, 2024, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Federal Way’s 2025 MLK Celebration set for Jan. 18

“My dream is for our diverse city to be on the cutting edge of his dream.”

FUSION Executive Director David Harrison poses for a picture outside of the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center, a shelter for families that opened in 2020. (Mirror file photo)

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Update – Severe weather shelter extended in Federal Way

The city is partnering with FUSION to provide cold weather shelter through Tuesday, Jan. 14 in Federal Way

Helena Reynolds (right) with Mary Anne Hamilton at her 89th birthday party in Seminole, Florida, in February 2023. Mary Anne and Helena wrote the book “Destined to Be a Hamilton.” Photo provided by Helena Reynolds.

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‘Hamilton’ musical and history find Federal Way connection

The local journey began with a group of South King County “Hamilton” fans.

Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Sound Publishing file photo

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Washington lawmakers begin push to ban flavored vapes

An industry group says the proposal is a “solution that’s in search of a problem.”

Linh Nguyen on an outdoor climb. Photo provided by Linh Nguyen.

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Climbing gym comes with a solution for the FW community

“One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do…

The Federal Way Public Market team and local legislators pose together while celebrating the allocation of state funds to support the project. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Public Market.

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Public Market group eyes Sound Transit property

The Federal Way Public Market group presented their vision to the mayor and Federal Way City Council and…

Founder of the Federal Way Farmers Market Rose Ehl, Karla Kolibab, who will stay on managing vendor relationships for this year, and Vickie Chynoweth, who runs Federal Way’s Got Talent. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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City will take over ownership of Federal Way Farmers Market

After 21 years, market founder Rose Ehl is retiring.

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Smoking narcotics while operating a vehicle | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Mayor Jim Ferrell swears in officers of the Federal Way Police Department at the city council meeting on Jan. 7. Photo by Ben Miller.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 10 edition

Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites the public to join the newspaper staff from 5:30…

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Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College

Jumpin’ Jumbalaya offers Cajun-Creole fushion

Looking out over Cell 8 during the fall 2024 public tour of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill expected to be completely full by 2040

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.

Antonio Garcia-Fonseca’s mother giving her statement to the judge during Michael Leemoui’s sentencing hearing, and a photo of Garcia-Fonseca. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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FW man who shot and killed 17-year-old receives 86 months

The judge said no sentence could erase the family’s pain.

Pictured left: Leonel Gonzalez at his sentencing. Pictured right: The victim’s mother reading a statement to the judge at the sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Suspect sentenced to 39 years for fatal carjacking at Federal Way Crossings

The mother of the victim told the perpetrator that she forgives him, would visit him, and hopes he…

Cohen Vongsady wrestling his opponent from White River. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

FWHS wrestlers fall to White River, but show signs of success

Eagles drop to 0-3 in dual meets, but are moving toward improvement.