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Vote for the Mirror’s 2023 Athletes of the Year

The online contest runs May 16 to May 29. Vote today!

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

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Baseball and soccer tournament clinchers | Around the Sound Sports podcast

Lots of local voices featured in this episode: Federal Way boys baseball clinches state tourney berth; Auburn Mountainview…

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Police bust couple behind massage businesses | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, a pair of King County residents have been charged with promoting prostitution and operating nearly…

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1 man shot near Fred Meyer gas station in Federal Way

Officers located a man with apparent gunshot wounds around 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 15.

Photo courtesy of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Life

Blue poppies return to Federal Way with art, food and live music

Rare Himalayan flowers, local artists’ market, savory eats, live classical performances and more at Federal Way’s Rhody Garden…

Over 150 people attended the FUSION “myth-busters” fundraiser luncheon on May 9. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Homelessness is a housing issue, UW professor says

The first FUSION fundraiser luncheon welcomed keynote speaker Gregg Colburn to discuss the root causes, misconceptions of homelessness.

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Iam Tongi takes Top 5 on ‘American Idol’

Decatur student shows no signs of slowing down.

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

The Federal Way Farmers Market is back from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Saturdays, starting May 13, at the south parking lot of The Commons mall. The opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. May 13 with Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and local dignitaries, high school bands and vendor recognition. Special Mother’s Day festivities on opening day include fresh flower bouquets, a photo booth, massages and manicures, and treat bags available for moms. For kids, face painting and an activity booth to make Mother’s Day cards will be available. Pictured: Flowers at the Federal Way Farmers Market in 2019. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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May events | Federal Way Community Calendar

The Federal Way Farmers Market is back from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. every Saturday through the end…

Charles Hoff with his family. Photo provided by Marilyn Hoff.

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Charles Hoff, former school board director, dies at 83

Hoff was a vocal education advocate who helped local students with college scholarships.

Apple Massage sits in the 28000 block of Pacific Highway, as seen May 9. Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Duo charged with promoting prostitution at King County massage businesses

According to police, undercover detectives entered the storefronts and posed as customers. The massage fronts include one location…

Grover Underwood (Joseph Flores), Percy Jackson (Drake Hedrick) and Annabeth Chase (Cam Morse) encounter the many dead spirits of the Underworld. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

Life

‘The Lightning Thief’ brings an Olympus-size story to a new stage

Thomas Jefferson High School production concludes May 12-14.

Gator pitcher Audrey Deviney faces first-place Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur falls to Kentwood 4-0 in NPSL title game

The Gators control their own destiny for second place finish

Patrick Nicholas (right) and his attorney David Montes listen on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 as the jury are polled on their verdict in the case against Nicholas, 59, at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Jurors found Nicholas guilty of murder in the first degree (felony) and murder in the second degree, but found not guilty on a charge of murder in the first degree (premeditated). Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Patrick Nicholas found guilty of 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough

“Nothing will bring Sarah back, but this is as much justice as we can all expect,” friends said.

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Homeless man with knife threatens woman | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from May 3-8.

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

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Softball, baseball and soccer highlights | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode of Around the Sound Sports, we dive into prep softball and baseball highlights as well…

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Centerstage Theatre to close season with Moliere’s ‘Tartuffe’

The show runs from May 19 to June 11.

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

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Local member of Proud Boys is convicted | Podcast

A Washington, D.C., jury convicted an Auburn man and three other Proud Boys members of a plot to…

Valerie Danforth, founder of Federal Way’s Bridging A Gap weekend meals program. Mirror file photo

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Chef competition will raise money for hungry Federal Way students

The “Chopped Charity Challenge” fundraiser is from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at Federal Way High School.