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Amanda Miller, executive director of the South King Tool Library in Federal Way: “I see the potential in everything. In people, in stuff, in energy and how we use it, and whether or not we can be more efficient.” Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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South King Tool Library is selling surplus tools for fundraiser

Mark your calendar for July 20-21.

Police lights (File photo)

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Man shot in leg, refuses to cooperate

Incident occurred near S. 288th St. and Pacific Hwy.

The scene on June 26 on I-5 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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Suspect arrested in I-5 stabbing in Federal Way

Victim, 19-year-old Patriot Ryan Lemay, died from a stab wound to the neck.

The City of Federal Way will host a free professional fireworks show for the public July 4 at Celebration Park. (File photo)

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All fireworks are illegal in Federal Way

A public safety announcement from the Federal Way Police Department.

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on May 22, 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington’s population exceeds 8 million

More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties

Visitors at Celebration Park celebrating the birthday of the United States at a past Federal Way Red, White and Blues Festival. File photo by Bruce Honda.

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Your guide to the 2024 Red, White and Blues Festival in Federal Way

July 4 event at Celebration Park concludes with fireworks.

Selena Taylor on the bench that honors her son Ezra Taylor, who was killed by gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Family of gun violence victim helps community

At Midway Park in Des Moines, a bench was dedicated to the memory of Ezra Taylor, who died…

A gray wolf. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

Seniors eating lunch together at the Steel Lake Presbyterian sponsored meal at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 333rd St. To learn more about programs at the center, call 253-835-6900. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Seniors enjoy another free lunch from Steel Lake Presbyterian

Once a month, the church will provide free lunch, aiding their mission to support seniors.

Vegan rum raisin ice cream. Courtesy photo

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Vegan rum raisin ice cream | Recipe of the Week

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

The inside of Sound Transit’s light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in South Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO

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Sound Transit facility slated for megachurch property in Federal Way

South 336th Street location will displace the Christian Faith Center as well as residents and businesses.

Jeremy Winzer at the June 21 event. Photo by Mos Photography

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Hometown Hero: Jeremy Winzer steers kids out of trouble

Progress Pushers shared presentations at City Hall about gangs, teen drug use and more.

A member of the Federal Way Lions Club at the annual Make Music Federal Way event. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 21 edition

Red White and Blues Festival: Celebrate the Fourth of July at Celebration Park located at 1095 South 324th…

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Cattle prod assault | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

December and Keith see the home they will be living in for the next six to nine months for the first time. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FUSION opens largest home for a family in need

On June 12, a remodeled and refurbished home became the largest in the Federal Way nonprofit organization’s fleet…

Robert Nelson III , sitting next to his lawyer in court while Judge Elizabeth J. Berns is in the background. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Trial begins over murder of man found in ditch

Robert Nelson III is accused of killing Uso Hale in November 2021 on the outskirts of Federal Way.

The scene on June 26 on I-5 in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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One dead, three injured in violent incident on I-5 in Federal Way

State patrol says stabbing and shooting took place inside stolen BMW.

At around 1:45 p.m. June 24, South King Fire crews stopped a fire at an apartment complex in the 34000 block of 1st Circle South in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Dog dies in Federal Way apartment fire

One person even jumped from the second-story window of the burning unit.

Press release from Des Moines Police Department

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Person shot at Redondo boat launch

A suspect has been detained.