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Photos of Tau’rean Curtis Sonnell Forks. (Courtesy of Facebook)

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Man arrested for 2023 murder at Federal Way area gas station

The suspect is being held on a $3 million bail.

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Northwest

Thousands of firearm sales on hold in WA amid system crash

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts…

Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

Business

King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle…

In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program

Life

Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…

Marlene Beadle, founder of Marlene’s Market and Deli in Federal Way, who died in 2019. File photo

Business

Marlene’s Market and Deli to change ownership, but not name

The family-owned natural grocer has been acquired by Lassens Natural Foods and Vitamins from California.

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News

Infant inhales vaping device | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

One of the photos from <a href="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/90EpVjSq-4Tg7R3ZA" target="_blank">the scene of the shooting (left),</a> and the Dodge Charger shortly after hitting a vehicle and before crashing. Photos courtesy of FWPD

News

Federal Way police officer ends up caught in a crossfire

A man who was not charged with discharging a firearm sped away, claiming he was being shot at…

The South King Tool Library held a “clothing swap” on Nov. 2, and more than 1,000 pounds of gently used clothing were put back into use. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 8 edition

Federal Way Veterans Day celebration: Mark your calendar for the Federal Way Veterans Celebration at 2 p.m. Nov.…

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

News

Federal Way proposes property tax increase

Assessed property values in Federal Way went up 6% last year, much more than the 1% that the…

Noel Esteban (left) and Paleti Anikesi Veniale II. Courtesy photos

News

Man dies eight months after 2023 Federal Way hatchet attack | Video

Suspect is under competency review, and charges are expected to be upgraded.

The handgun found on the student. Photos from Federal Way Police Department

News

Student found possessing a gun at Todd Beamer High School

The student was making threats to other students, and another felt the handgun in his jacket while handing…

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Vladimir Sharak

Sharak advanced to the district tournament and earned his first letter in tennis this season.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Maddie Mitchell

Mitchell established a new persoal record at the district race, making the state meet.

Kaihea Tuifua gets by a Lakes Lancer defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur girls soccer exits districts early

Gators drop both games in district tournament, lose 2-1 to Lakes.

Decatur’s Maddox Heyliger (20) and Spencer Holloway (8) celebrate by running over to fans together after defeating Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur football receives highest spot of the year in the season’s final AP poll

Week 10 High School Football AP Poll.

Competing for the 8th Congressional District: Carmen Goers, left, and Kim Schrier. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress seats | Election 2024

Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.

Shannon McCann, James Grayson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sam Rise on Nov. 5 at a Get Out the Vote event at the Washington Education Association in Federal Way located at 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way South.

News

Reeves and Taylor lead for 30th District | Election 2024

Candidates gather at a Get Out the Vote event at the Washington Education Association in Federal Way.

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Northwest

Ferguson defeats Reichert in governor’s race | Election 2024

Democrats have won 10 straight gubernatorial contests.

Larry Best, a customer coordinator for quality assurance who has worked at Boeing for 38 years, stands outside of Angel of the Winds Arena with a “vote no” sign on Monday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

News

Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.

Decatur defenders Jasonni Prum (right) and Sefa Leapai celebrate a sack. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Gators put Titans in ‘death roll’ and don’t stop spinning in win

Holloway, Washington, Caoagdan record two touchdowns.