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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

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Man tries to lure kids with ice cream at park | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

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

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Fall sports preview in South King County | Around the Sound Sports

Welcome back to the Around the Sound Sports podcast! This episode takes a closer look at opening day…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Behind the violent deaths of a rideshare driver and a mother | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at a Seattle woman accused of killing a rideshare driver,…

TJHS alumni Lamar Neagle speaks to parents and students at Olympic View. (Ben Ray/The Mirror)

Sports

Sounders and Lamar Neagle help open new soccer mini pitch at Olympic View

Soccer field is free for anyone to use.

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Report details King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct complaints

King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has released their annual report on the King County Sheriff’s…

The detour will be used during the second weekend of September 2023, after a similar closure a month earlier. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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I-405 from Bellevue-Renton will be closed for Sept. 8 weekend

From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 will be closed for 55 hours,…

Jared Gloster and son Gavin enjoy a display of life size toy dogs at the Commons Mall in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

Life

How one Federal Way father is overcoming homelessness

Resources are available, but not guaranteed for local families in need.

Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Evan Cook stands for a photo at the Decatur High School track the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 18, minutes before his football team shows up for practice.

Life

Federal Way coach, mentor puts his heart on the line for youth | Hometown Heroes

For his advocacy and work with youth both on and off the field, Evan Cook is The Mirror’s…

David Zwaschka, Veronique Facchinelli and Griselda Orozco at an English class at Casa Latina. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Business

Casa Latina supports Spanish-speaking immigrants in Federal Way

Organization connects people to work and education opportunities.

Robert Mizumoto, Michael Mizumoto, Margaret Mizumoto and Sarah James pose for a picture in the lobby of their newly renovated facility. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

Business

Family-owned Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital makes a big remodel

Facility might be one of Federal Way’s oldest businesses.

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Volunteers for the Red Canoe school supply drive.

Business

School supply drive brings Federal Way volunteers together

Federal Way is one of the only school districts in the area to provide school supplies for free…

(Courtesy of WSDOT)

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Federal Way “Triangle” highway project suspended due to lack of funds

First phase at I-5 / SR 18 / SR 161 interchange was completed in 2012.

Photo of the Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`i Foundation gathering supplies and getting ready for Maui. (Photo courtesy of Kamaile Hamada)

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Federal Way foundation supports Maui wildfire victims

The Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`i Foundation knew they had to help their people without hesitation.

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Northwest

Local police department’s high rate of K9 dog bites | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we look at how the Auburn Police Department has one of nation’s highest rates of…

Last year’s Boys and Girls Club back to school event drew over 1,000 kids and their families. (Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda)

News

Grab a backpack and haircut at Boys Girls Club’s Back-To-School event

The 3rd annual “Back 2 School” event will be held on Saturday, August 26, from 10 a.m. to…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
A poster at the Federal Way HUB shows prospective students the many ways they can explore career and education possibilities through Highline College’s programs and partnerships.

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Highline College announces updates ahead of new school year

Highline College courses start up for fall quarter on Sept. 25. For anyone who is still thinking about…

Olympic View’s new Family Connection Center. Courtesy photo.

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Bond updates: Olympic View K-8 is open, Memorial Stadium is next

Here’s a rundown on those projects, and when they’re expected to be complete.

The detour will be used for the weekend of Aug. 18 and the second weekend of September 2023. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend

From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…

Steel Lake Park was packed with kids and families enjoying Kids’ Day on Aug. 9. Photos courtesy Bruce Honda.
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Life

Federal Way Community Calendar: August and September happenings

Family events and more in Federal Way.