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Juvenile asks for cigarettes, points a firearm | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

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New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

PJ Langu in court and a photo of Tevin Kamau. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Courtesy photo

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Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder

Defendant said he ingested multiple intoxicating substances and had not slept for three days before the shooting.

The Federal Way High School Drama Showcase was a fundraiser for the school’s drama department. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 16 edition

Join the city of Federal Way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy from 10:30 a.m. to…

Titans’ Jeremiah Johnson goes up for a rebound. Nathan Hyun / For the Mirror

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Todd Beamer sweeps aside Federal Way in season series

The Titans sit one game behind Enumclaw for top NPSL spot.

Cohen Vongsady works his opponent to the mat for Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way wrestling wrangles Thomas Jefferson

The Eagles lost just one match on the mat as they win first dual of the season.

Jay Sinclair (0) and Zamarie Tellez (2) talk to each other at the end of the game against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way all-city football team named

Zamarie Tellez named player of the year by the Federal Way school district’s football coaches.

Lonzell Isaiah King. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way man sentenced for Auburn burglary turned shootout

The defendant received a sentence of nearly six and a half years.

The scene of the shooting at Evergreen Court Apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man shot at Evergreen Court Apartments

It’s believed the suspect fled the scene in a white Ford F150.

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Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges

A Jan. 10 Pacific Highway crash left a 19-year-old dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old facing charges.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

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Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…

FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer shares the annual update on the school district at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon Jan. 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Superintendent highlights FWPS achievements and levy in annual update

Dr. Pfeiffer lauds early education programs, increased attendance, cellphone policy and more.

Evagelia “Evan” Potifara’s vigil on Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.

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Justice sought by family of Federal Way man who died at EQC

Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma…

Sabrina Ibrahimkhail is a local women’s rights activist, writer, poet and businesswoman and the founder and executive director of Afghan Women’s Empowerment in Oregon. Here she shares poetry at Yalda Night on Dec. 20. Courtesy photo.

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Local Afghan community celebrates resilience during Yalda Night

Federal Way community members shared poems and ate traditional treats of pomegranates and homemade cookies at a celebration…

Gracie Leenhiavue throws the football for Thomas Jefferson High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson flag football snaps losing streak

The Raiders win four straight after starting off 0-5.

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Mailboxes taken down | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Alleged victims and suspects from different cases. Top row, left to right: Victim Nena Edmonds, suspect Jose Guadalupe Linares-Morales. Bottom row, left to right: Woo Jin Hahn and Soo Jin Hahn, and victim Rashawn Nikkovone Lucas. Courtesy photos

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A recap of 2025 murders in Federal Way

Five out of nine cases lead to arrests.

Martin Moore is sworn in as a new member of the Federal Way City Council on Jan. 6 by State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-District 30). Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW City Council swears in three new members

The first Federal Way City Council meeting of 2026 saw a packed crowd, although it dwindled to only…

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who represents the Federal Way area, greets “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings after the county council recognized the game show legend Jan. 6. Jennings is known for his 74-game win streak on the show in 2004. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 9 edition

Be sure to check out the Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event Jan. 14, featuring the new members…