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South King Fire’s new benefit charge is passing | Primary election 2024

Preliminary results after 8 p.m. Aug. 6 are showing 65.43% percent voting yes out of 16,130 total votes…

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King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy

Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.

Garvaundo Hamilton, founder of Karaoke Idols, died Aug. 4, 2024. Courtesy photo

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Karaoke Idols founder Garvaundo Hamilton dies suddenly at WA state finals

“We want to continue because that’s what Garvaundo would want.”

Mi Chalateca serves El Salvadorian food right off Pacific Highway at 1610 S. 341st Place in Federal Way. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror

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El Salvadorian restaurant Mi Chalateca thrives in Federal Way

Family business serves homemade pupusas and other classics.

Arleen Marston is the wellness programming manager at PICA-WA. At their third annual health and resource fair July 31 in Federal Way, free mammograms were offered in the truck behind her. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Pacific Islanders in Federal Way come together to battle barriers

The Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington hosts their third annual resource fair

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Marionberry cake | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

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Suspect with screwdriver steals liquor | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

South King Fire Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, left, sits with a guest, District Chief Layne Winter, Deputy Chief Shane Smith and Deputy Chief Lisa Defenbaugh at Poverty Bay Cafe. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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South King Fire is hopeful Fire Benefit Charge will pass in primary

Voting deadline is Aug. 6.

The community enjoyed a sunny Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, July 27. The market is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays at The Commons mall parking lot. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 2 edition

Coming up: 41st annual National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 6.

Kids riding bikes, and families learning about bikes, on July 27 at the Bicycle Safety Event in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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We Love Our City hosts its first Bike Safety Event

Kids without helmets or bikes could get what they needed.

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Screenshot of surveillance footage shows the robbery of Smoke Depot.

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Federal Way smoke shop robbed at gunpoint

See the video: After employee asked suspect to take off his mask because of past robberies, the suspect…

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What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?

A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…

Candidate Dave Reichert stands with service providers who spoke at his press conference on Wednesday, July 31, at FUSION Family Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Reichert talks homelessness during campaign stop in FW

Candidate for governor endorses executive order made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The FUSION Summer Marketplace’s first row of booths by the FUSION Boutique sign. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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FUSION hosts first Summer Marketplace to benefit programs

Portion of proceeds went to help local families.

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.

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Senior Commission seeking seniors who want to read to kids

Idea was first sparked after a reading day at Camelot Elementary in 2023.

Marcine Anderson reading the interrogatories of the jurors. (Screenshot)

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Inquest concludes in 2019 Federal Way police shooting death

Jurors unanimously found that officers did not kill Malik Williams through criminal means.

The free senior lunch on July 10 brought a large crowd. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror

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Federal Way Community Center holds free monthly senior lunch

On the second Wednesday of every month, the Community Center brings seniors from across the city together to…

One of the latest offerings in the Inclusive Recreation program at the Federal Way Community Center is Sit and Fit, where participants make exercise fun by adding pom-poms and rock music. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Accessible recreation beyond parks in Federal Way

A variety of health, fitness and recreation programs for people with disabilities break down barriers in Federal Way.

Robert Nelson III at trial while his attorney Tim Lewis delivers closings statements. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man found guilty in 2021 death of Uso Hale, who was found in ditch

He will be sentenced on Aug. 22.