Santa and Mrs. Claus bring some magic to the staff and families at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Couple gives back through spreading cheer at St. Francis

St. Francis Hospital’s cafeteria was filled with Christmas cheer on Dec. 17 as staff and their families waited…

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

Life

Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

The flooded Cedar River flowing into Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Tenants’ rights and resources following floods

Washington state law has protections for tenants.

Performers from Northwest Tap Connection perform at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event in Federal Way in 2025. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Commission reveals speaker for 2026 MLK celebration

The Federal Way Diversity Commission has announced the speaker for the next Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration…

Federal Way City Councilmember Jack Dovey explains the recent project in Federal Way to partner with a local church on an affordable housing development during the Legislative Agenda Breakfast. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Legislators will focus on children and families in 2026

The annual Legislative Agenda Breakfast took place on Dec. 10 in Federal Way.

A celebration for Judge David Larson was held Dec. 11 at the Federal Way Community Center. Larson is retiring at the end of the year from his position on the Federal Way Municipal Court. Pictured left to right: Vickie Chynoweth, Janice Siebenaler, David Larson, Linda Persha. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 19 edition

Check out local holiday entertainment.

What is now a construction zone next to the Federal Way light rail station will ultimately become one of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects next to the light rail. MSC will partner to transform one of these parcels of land into affordable housing units, but the others have not yet been awarded. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Affordable housing will be built next to FW light rail station

Their proposal includes approximately 230 homes across two buildings.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night

The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

Courtesy Photo

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Abigail Collier

Collier was a top finisher at the 3A state final cross country meet.

Courtesy photo.

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Kaimani Baker

Baker made a immediate impact qualifying for state his freshman year.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…

Left to right: The firearm found at Tolbert’s home and the firearm he sold after the Federal Way shootout. Photos from court documents.

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Man in Federal Way shootout sentenced to over three years

According to the Department of Justice, tapped phone calls heard him discussing a shootout in Federal Way before…

A tree and a wreath from the Holiday Wreath and Tree Festival. Courtesy photos.

Life

A charitable custom holiday tree and wreath event

Village Green held its second year of holding the Wreath and Tree Festival that raises proceeds for a…

A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office

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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

Courtesy of WSDOT

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Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

FBI flyer announcing award for information about Samuel Ramirez.

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$25,000 reward for Federal Way double homicide suspect

Samuel Ramirez was allegedly driven to Tijuana, Mexico, by his parents two days after the killings at Stars…

Founder Seung Park graduated from Todd Beamer High School and chose to open Climb NORA in Federal Way to share the sport and community he loves with the city he grew up in. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

Business

Gym takes climbing to new heights in Federal Way

Founder is a graduate of Todd Beamer High School.

Rylee Cabang salutes after her bar routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Thomas Jefferson gymnasts win only home meet of the season by a point

Rylee Cabang shines in final home meet of senior year for Raiders.

Mikynzie Pelissier gets the pin for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

NPSL girls wrestling action

Decatur, Federal Way and Todd Beamer all had wrestlers competing at league meet.