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9 Federal Way Public Schools teachers earn national certification

The teachers were celebrated at the Federal Way Public Schools board meeting last month.

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Wife rushed to Harborview after being shot in domestic incident in Federal Way

A 58-year-old woman was taken to Harborview Feb. 20 after her 70-year-old husband shot her at a residence…

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Suspects arrested after stabbing, carjacking victim | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 15-21.

Screenshot of a video that shows the start of the tussle at the Todd Beamer High School vs. Stadium High School boys basketball game Feb. 17.

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Incident with fan shakes up Todd Beamer basketball’s tournament hopes

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File photo: A sign at a Cal Anderson Park reproductive rights protest on May 14, 2022, in Seattle.

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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws

OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…

CJ Trevino looks to the crowd after he places third in his weight class. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way wrestlers score top finishes at Mat Classic

Thomas Jefferson’s CJ Trevino, Decatur’s Sissy Alefaio place third at the wrestling state championships. More results here:

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Multi-Service Center CEO to retire in 2024

Robin Corak stepped into the role of CEO in 2012.

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1 dead, 1 injured after shooting near Federal Way bar

The suspect, a 31-year-old man, is in custody, police say.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell spoke to the city’s business opportunities and his desire to see legislative change in policing during the Feb. 16, 2023, State of the City Address. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Big challenges, big opportunities outlined in mayor’s State of the City address

Mayor Jim Ferrell offered an optimistic vision of Federal Way’s future, buoyed by recent business development and approaching…

Eagle senior Dae’sean Johnson-Holiman looks for a teammate against Olympia. Ben Ray / the Mirror

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Federal Way Eagles’ win streak scratched up by the Bears

Federal Way boys basketball loses to Olympia, takes on Camas for third place in district tournament.

This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

Alinea Kirshenbaum, in the black-and-white striped shirt, debuted her musical “City of Lights” this month at the Federal Way Public Academy. Photos taken and shared by Valerie Bradshaw, FWPA Office Manager / Registrar.

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Federal Way Public Academy students perform original musical

It’s a story of friendship, dreams and finding yourself in an unfamiliar place — but this musical was…

The city of Federal Way will continue to contact with the Kent city jail for up to five beds per day. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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City of Kent extends contract to house 5 Federal Way inmates per day

New contract for five years; City of Federal Way to pay $301,125 per year

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Walmart employee suspected of stealing $16K | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 8-14.

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

Owners Stephen Kostresh and Carla Kostresh pictured inside the Federal Way Buds and Blooms location on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Valentine’s Day is the ‘Super Bowl of flowers’ for local shop

This year, the Federal Way Buds and Blooms has prepared over 500 orders for the February holiday.

Todd Beamer’s Sekou Bangoura advances to his finals match during the regional tournament. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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25 Federal Way wrestlers to compete at Mat Classic state tournament

The Mat Classic XXXIV tournament is held Feb. 17-18 at the Tacoma Dome.

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FWPS closes schools due to icy road conditions

No school Tuesday, Feb. 14.