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County Councilmember Upthegrove running for state lands commissioner

Fifth Democrat to enter race; council District 5 includes parts of Kent, Renton

Helena Reynolds introduces Mary Anne Hamilton via zoom as she shares some of her life stories through an event at Curves in Federal Way. Mary Anne Hamilton is the great-great granddaughter-in-Law of the U.S Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and has recently published a book about her life called “Destined to be a Hamilton.” Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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“Destined to be a Hamilton” explores life of Founding Father’s descendent

Helena Reynolds is a Federal Way community member who partnered with Mary Anne Hamilton to write the book…

Eight samples from local restaurants at the 2021 Taste of Federal Way. (File photo)

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Federal Way Community Calendar: Taste of Federal Way

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23, nine local restaurants compete for the Taste of Federal Way…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
The corner outside the Day Center, 33505 13th Pl. S., where a woman recently lived in a shelter made from umbrellas.

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Day Center’s trash and troubles draw criticism

Federal Way leaders and community members discuss issues surrounding homeless people who use the facility.

New Federal Way police officers pose with the City Council after being sworn in. Photo provided by the city of Federal Way.

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Council celebrates new Federal Way police officers

Community Center pool re-opens; concerns voiced about Steel Lake’s water quality.

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Child finds camera in his room | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from Sept. 14-19.

Brandon Bao sinks a six-footer on the fourth hole. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson golf sweeps Kent-Meridian

Aashiyana Singh and Bao twins score high for Raiders

(10) Samantha Tovar controls the ball in the first half of Decatur’s 8-2 win. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls soccer notches first win in big style, take down Auburn

Six different players find the back of the net. Malaya Brown records two assists in win.

The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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King County salmon habitat recovery projects receive state funding

The state awarded 66 grants totaling $53.7 million to projects in and around Puget Sound.

Todd Beamer junior (26) Vowel Sagale gets a huge sack in the fourth quarter. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer football back on track, rolls through Kent-Meridian

Despite allowing 91 points in their first two games, Titans held Royals to single digits.

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FW man sentenced to 37 years for 2018 killing of girlfriend

Left 18-year-old Des Moines woman in West Hill park after shooting her in the head

Scan QR code to sign-up and volunteer. (Courtesy of Northwest Harvest, Safeway, Washington Food Coalition, Vault89 Strategies, Seattle Seahawks, and KING 5)

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Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks want you to volunteer at food banks

Local organizations are partnering with the goal of signing up 3,000 or more food bank volunteers.

Hassan Obabunmi, left, and Masih Rahmani prepare marinated chicken skewers for Mama Stortini’s entry at the Taste of Federal Way in 2022. File photo.

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The Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 23

Event includes a performance by Federal Way’s Got Talent winner Aimee Vanessa Coronado Bravo.

Sophomore Sanchit Sharma making an athletic play in his match. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson tennis stays undefeated, takes down Auburn

Despite being down in multiple first sets, the Raiders found a way to continue hot start.

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Suspect uses airsoft gun in robbery | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from Sept. 6-12.

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Lots of locally grown produce can be found at the Federal Way Farmers Market, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Commons mall.

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Federal Way Community Calendar: Pool re-opens at Community Center

Plus: Don’t miss this year’s Taste of Federal Way.

The owner of Trinity Ace Hardware, located in the 30600 block of Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, says a candidate for Federal Way City Council stole property from his store on July 18. (Alex Bruell / The Mirror)

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City council candidate charged in hardware store case

Some lawmakers drop their endorsements of Denise Yun amid theft allegations.

After a moment of silence, Puget Sound Pipes and Drums performed in honor of those that had fallen. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Never forget: Federal Way hosts tribute to those who died in 9/11

Ceremony at South King Fire Station 64 marks 22nd anniversary of terrorist attacks.

The west entrance where a truck backed into the Twin Lakes Safeway is currently boarded up. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Suspects do a ‘smash and grab’ by crashing truck into Twin Lakes Safeway

Three individuals robbed the Twin Lakes Safeway in the early hours of Saturday morning (Sept. 9) by backing…

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Action from the first full week of athletics | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at prep football action throughout South King County.