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Suspect steals safe from country club | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 24-30.

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

From right to left Julian Gene Fortin (3), Roman Hutchinson (1), Jaylon Jenkins (2) pose after sweeping the triple jump event.

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Federal Way boys track team wins 4A state title

The Federal Way girls team stayed inside the Top 5 for the second consecutive year.

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

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State track and field action, plus a little softball | Podcast

This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports…

Mercedes Porras prepares a rice and veggies dish and shows off more homemade treats in these photos taken May 6 at the Church of the Good Shepherd. “We love Mercedes,” the volunteers agreed. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way cook serves up rice, chicken and friendship

Mercedes Porras is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for May 2023.

Gizmo, an eleven-year-old Shih Tzu, was taken in a car theft earlier this month but has now been returned. Photo courtesy of Dara Mandeville

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Stolen dog returned after car theft from Twin Lakes Fred Meyer

A trip for groceries turned into a terrifying ordeal earlier this month when Carolyn Schuler’s Shih Tzu dog,…

Auburn Riverside’s Danica Butler in the circle for the Ravens win. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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3A, 4A All-League NPSL fastpitch teams announced

Local players from Auburn, Federal Way and Kent honored with league-wide awards.

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The Marine Hills Swim & Tennis Club celebrated their 60th season May 20 during their annual parade. The event marks the opening of the club, located at 600 S 302nd St, Federal Way.

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Federal Way Community Calendar

FW Youth Symphony annual concert (June 3): The performance will be 4 p.m. at the PAEC. Tickets are…

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Wild Waves Theme & Water Park opens May 27

Wild Waves is now cashless; Timberhawk roller coaster celebrates its 20th anniversary.

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Dog shot, sent to shelter after biting person | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 17-23.

Samantha Bond, a senior at Todd Beamer High School, received a $1,000 scholarship May 17 from the Federal Way Women’s Club. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer senior wins local Women’s Club scholarship

The organization is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Federal Way sophomore Orlando Young on the bump for the Eagles. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles baseball state run ends early

Federal Way falls to Jackson 4-2 at Heritage Park.

Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast

Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.

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Prep baseball and softball playoff fever | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Lots of local voices featured in this episode for high schools in Federal Way, Renton, Auburn and Kent.

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It’s Iam: Decatur student wins ‘American Idol’

Iam Tongi is the first Pacific Islander singer to win the contest.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

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Flowers and candles are left by the door of the Stars Bar & Grill in Federal Way, where two employees were shot and killed early Sunday morning, May 21, 2023. A third man was shot and taken to a hospital. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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2 employees killed, 1 customer injured in shooting at Stars Bar & Grill

Police are still searching for the suspect as of May 22. Anyone with information about the shooting or…

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Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting.

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Will Iam Tongi win it all? Decatur student competes this Sunday at ‘Idol’ grand finale

Only one episode left for local singer and guitarist

Leadoff man Jay O’Neill goes 2-3 with 2 runs scored against the Chargers. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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NPSL 3A, 4A All-League teams honor local players

Titles for MVPs, coaches of the year and more.