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Will Tellis lets out a big yell during Todd Beamer’s comeback in the third quarter. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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State hoops: Todd Beamer ends T-Dome drought, sent home early

Mountlake Terrace wins despite explosive comeback from Titans.

Joseline Abundis stands atop the podium at Sammamish High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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FWHS gymnast wins big at state championships

Senior Joseline Abundis takes home three medals, including the all-around crown.

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Senators sponsor bill to get cash out of the cannabis industry

Dozens of cannabis dispensaries have been robbed in recent years while the laws force the shops to be…

Decatur’s Nehemiah Washington sizes up his opponent. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Mat Classic XXXV: Federal Way wrestlers take the podium

Todd Beamer’s Sekou Bangoura and Decatur’s Nehemiah Washington finish in top three.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athete of the Week: Mason Thomas

Thomas has been resiliant all season, invaluable to Eagles basketball.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Marina Velasco-Bono

Velasco-Bono is a hardworking gritty wrestler, her grades also reflect that of a champion.

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KC prosecutor’s office supports catalytic converter theft legislation

ESHB 2153 would make catalytic converters traceable and harder to sell illegally.

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Life

Centerstage Theatre presents ‘First Date, The Musical’

The show runs March 29 to April 21.

Local author Teresa Bateman holds a thick folder of her personal antidotes for writer’s block. The folder is full of her ideas and inspiration. Behind her is a large red poster that has hung on the wall behind her desk for years. It was made by some of her students and based on one of her picture books. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/ The Mirror.

Life

Federal Way author has written 20-plus children’s books

For Teresa Bateman, writing is “like playing the piano, the more you do it, the better you get…

Photos courtesy of Centerstage.
The cast of “Spider’s Web” answers student questions about the performance they did as part of the Page to Stage program.

Life

Centerstage’s Page to Stage program makes theatre more accessible

Five years ago, the program was just an idea to give free tickets to high school students.

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Southbound 23rd Ave. S. closes for light rail construction in Federal Way

In preparation for upcoming Link light rail service at the Federal Way Transit Center Sound Transit, crews will…

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Councilmember Jack Dovey at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Feb. 20.

News

Council moves to ban RVs from parking in nonresidential areas

Also: City is seeking a grant to improve safety measures near Federal Way High School.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.
Three youth leaders from the African Young Dreamers Empowerment Project International (AYDEPI) speak at the organization’s Winter Ball in December 2023. AYDEPI is sponsoring an upcoming Black History Event on Feb. 24 at the same location.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 23 edition

From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 24, Federal Way High School will host a Black History Month…

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News

School officials deal with ‘marijuana lobster’ | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Will Tellis drives to the basket in the first half en route to 26 points. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Hoops: Todd Beamer Titans move one game closer to Tacoma Dome

Senior Will Tellis drops game high 26 points en route to win over Ridgeline.

Car damaged by bullets during Feb. 19 Interstate 5 shooting. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

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King County Councilmember wants more info about I-5 shootings

The letter, addressed to WSP Chief John R. Batiste, comes in wake of a Feb. 19 drive-by shooting…

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Federal Way man faces charges for shooting, injuring trooper in Kent

Trooper reportedly shot nine times Feb. 16 after a struggle following foot pursuit

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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City councils address hate speech and ‘Zoom bombing’

Following the recent wave of hateful comments, cities in King County and beyond have taken a step back…

Scott Stewart, Rose Baldridge, Vicki Brinigar and Dr. Richard Geiger were panelists at the Valley Cities fentanyl roundtable on Feb. 14. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Panel explores complexities of local fentanyl crisis

One organization in South King County is trying to make a dent in what is often referred to…

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Sports

King County Aquatic Center to host Big 12 Championships in 2025

Venue will also host NCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Championships in 2025.