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The 15th annual DESNA cup saw dozens of soccer and volley ball teams vie for prize money last weekend at Saghalie Park. “Desna” is the name of a river in central Russia. Photos by Bruce Honda.
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Federal Way Community Calendar: Aug. and Sept. happenings

Family events and more in Federal Way.

Federal Way’s Got Talent contestants on Aug. 5, pictured left to right: Eric Sarden, Dian Love, Lydia Adira, Sarah Robinson, Anna Chamberlain, Rebekah Pham, Wendy Gifford, Mary Butschky, Joann Wiszmann, Karen Burgado (Judge), Aimee Coronado, John Peterson, Audrina Lynch, Tamara Peterson, Billie Bohannon (Judge), Karly Burmark, Paul Frink (Judge). (Photo by Bruce Honda)

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Federal Way’s Got Talent competition returns

By Vicki Chynoweth, For the Mirror

Seahawks QB Geno Smith keeps his eyes down field. (Maria Dorsten Photography)

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Seahawks fans come out in droves for Kids Day

Hawks close out public practices and will face the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 19 for their final preseason…

Debra and John Nelson observe the proceedings into their son’s passing during the inquest on Aug. 14, 2023. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)

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Inquest begins for 2018 officer-involved shooting death of FW man

SWAT team member shot and killed Mitchell Nelson after a 12-hour standoff.

Arpit Bhagat up to bat for Mavericks at the Kent Cricket Ground. (Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

Sports

Kent Cricket Ground plays host to Northwest Cricket League

A sport growing in popularity in the states has the chance to get even bigger.

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

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Road rage incident leads to thrown apple | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from August 9 - 15

The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

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Pacific man, 19, charged in shooting death of Federal Way man

Police responded Aug. 7 to an apartment complex in the 400 block of South 325th Place.

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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)

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Cooling center opens in FW

Federal Way Community Center available through Wednesday to beat the heat.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

Northwest

Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more…

Amy Griffin coaching the U.S. Deaf National Team. (Photo courtesy of Amy Griffin)

Sports

Federal Way’s own Amy Griffin leads OL Reign Academy

Decatur grad coached at UW for 24 years and was on the 1991 WWC winning team.

Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Renato Torres is seen multi-tasking, helping out a customer while he takes a phone call.

Business

Mexican store owner brings grit to Federal Way: ‘Even if it’s a small business, it’s yours’

Renato Torres, owner of Tres Del Aguila in Federal Way, grew up learning the business game.

Todd Beamer High School alum Arian Carpio announces the wrestlers as they enter for their match. (Ben Ray / The Mirror)

Sports

Olympic hopeful Arian Carpio hosts all-girls wrestling camp

36 girls participated in the camp hosted by Todd Beamer High School alum.

Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Leo Flor, director of community and human services for Public Health — Seattle & King County, presents an update to the Federal Way City Council on the county’s Health through Housing Initiative.

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FW City Council talks leisure pool and financial literacy

Council also heard an update from King County on using the Federal Way Extended Stay America hotel for…

Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).

Sports

Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

Photos by Bruce Honda
Neighborhoods across Federal Way celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 1. The event is intended to raise awareness of police programs and other anti-crime efforts and build community coalitions in keeping neighborhoods safe.

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Federal Way Community Calendar: Mid- and late-August happenings

Family events and more in Federal Way.

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Suspect reportedly attacks officer with soda bottle, fists | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from August 2 - 8