Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.

Northwest

Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…

The Federal Way light rail station features colorful glass art installations and a view of Federal Way’s developing downtown core. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

News

Light rail’s opening day includes celebrations and more

Three new stations officially open Dec. 6.

Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo. Courtesy photo

News

‘South Hill rapist’ residing in Federal Way dies

Convicted rapist Kevin Coe dies at age 78.

Curtis Crockett. Courtesy photo.

News

Family continues to hope for missing Federal Way man’s return

According to his sisters, what makes the situation so strange is that Curtis Crockett is not contacting his…

Auburn wide-out Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes takes a hit against the Royals. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

2025 NPSL all-league football teams

Auburn’s Lucas Whitehall-Gilkes is 4A offensive player of the year, FW’s Tellez named defensive player of the year.

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

Business

King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

The Commons at Federal Way mall in December 2025. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

News

Fall City man fatally shot Nov. 26 in Federal Way

Officers found a suspect nearby and arrested him on the charge of murder.

Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)

Life

MSC celebrates this year’s wins, braces for growing community needs

Multi-Service Center (MSC) helps residents of South King County who are most vulnerable to accessing food, affordable housing,…

Ed Plumlee. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Life

Meet Ed Plumlee: From South King Fire to Kiwanis and more

Plumlee spent much of his career involved in public safety, including his time as chief of King County…

Anthony Curtis and Lori Cooper at Lori’s Closet, a free community resource that is one program run by the Black Equality Coalition in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

Lori’s Closet grows as free clothing resource in FW

Lori’s Closet started where a small sharing shelf in the breakroom at UPS met conversations about racial justice.

Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.

Northwest

Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

Screenshot of the press release.

News

Federal Way woman federally charged for post office burglaries

She, alongside others, allegedly broke into post offices in Kitsap, Thurston, Pierce, King and Island Counties.

De Tre Walker holds the ball in his hand during Todd Beamer practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Todd Beamer hoops looks for new crop of players to lead

Titans are coming off their fourth consecutive double-digit win season as they prep for 2025-26.

16 stewards, 3 Washington Native Pant Society staff, 69 volunteers, and Federal Way Parks and Recreation coordinators came together to restore Celebration Park and the Steel Lake Annex on Nov. 15 for Plantapalooza. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 28 edition

Celebrate the grand opening of the light rail on Dec. 6.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Bruce Honda

News

Council members will finalize FW’s legislative priorities

Community feedback is encouraged.

Dad and daughter Tim and Zoey Moen saw the heart of Federal Way when they built a community pantry in front of their house in response to local needs. Courtesy photo

Life

Heart of Federal Way revealed in response to free pantry

Meet the Mirror’s Hometown Heroes for November 2025.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

News

Bank robbery | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Matthew Saelor was fatally shot July 4, 2022, in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

News

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2022 fatal shooting

Prosecutors recommend that he receive a sentence of just over 15 years.

Decatur Head Coach Mo Anderson and Iyanna Waltar at Decatur practice. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur girls basketball 2025-26 season preview

After a year with 11 players in the program, Decatur is back to a full program and packed…

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…