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Singers, students, steppers, speakers and more filled the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center with the lessons of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan 14. They shared in equal measure both the history and writings of Dr. King’s life, and their own forward-thinking ideas on America’s progress toward the vision he held. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way remembers the life, mission of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hope, love and a fearless telling of the truth — that’s just some of what Dr. Martin Luther…

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Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says

Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…

Edith Claver, 60, lived in Des Moines when she went missing from Renton on Nov. 27, 2009. Photo courtesy of National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people

There are 23 missing Indigenous people across King County.

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The entrance to Seattle Children’s Federal Way clinic, as seen on Jan. 11.

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Seattle Children’s Federal Way Clinic receives $5M for renovation

Seattle Children’s Federal Way outpatient clinic will receive $5 million in federal funding for a renovation to expand…

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Screenshot of the Issaquah Press from Nov. 6, 1985, regarding the murder trial of John H. Schoenhals.

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Family fears son’s killer could be freed from Washington state prison

Mark Wallace was 14 when he was killed by his older brother’s friend, John H. Schoenhals.

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City of Federal Way to exchange guns for gift cards

The Feb. 4 event, conducted by Federal Way police, aims to reduce firearm-related casualties in the home and…

Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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5 teens charged after robbery, police chase ending at The Commons

Five teenagers are facing felony charges after allegedly robbing a man in Seattle, then leading police on a…

Gov. Jay Inslee enters the House chambers before beginning the 2023 State of the State. Courtesy photo

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State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond

Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…

A man walks into Federal Way City Hall on Jan. 11 underneath the 12th Man flag hung in support of the Seattle Seahawks. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way shows support for Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks face the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 14.

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Man caught taking photos of church preschool areas | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Jan. 4-9.

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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax

Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.

Eagle senior Dae’sean Johnson-Holiman looks for a teammate. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Basketball: FW Eagles take down former state champs

The Federal Way Eagles took down the Auburn Trojans on Jan. 5 by a score of 71-58. Federal…

From left, Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and Kristine Reeves. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way legislators pursue bills on body cameras, sex trafficking

Washington state legislators will assemble Jan. 9 for an action-packed session this year.

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WA lawmakers prepare for first in-person session since 2020

More homes, less homelessness, a Blake ruling fix and an assault weapons ban are among the issues to…

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Prolific auto thief caught; police chase teens down to mall | King County Local Dive

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Federal Way Discount Guns is located at 4101 S. 324th St. in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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King County judge orders Federal Way Discount Guns to stop high-capacity magazine sales

Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a lawsuit against the store in December 2022, accusing the store of selling…

Law enforcement officials from various cities responded to The Commons mall on the afternoon of Jan. 5. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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5 suspects arrested after police chase ends in Federal Way

The five teenagers are suspected of robbing a man in Seattle before fleeing in stolen vehicles.

The new mixed-use residential development is seen from 1st Avenue S. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Construction underway for 233-unit development near West Hylebos Wetlands

Residential units along with commercial spaces to come.

Public Works Development Services Manager Cole Elliott gives a presentation on the increase of oversize- and overweight-loaded vehicles in Federal Way in recent years, many of those vehicles travelling on non-designated truck routes which increases wear-and-tear of city infrastructure. An ordinance in the works would seek to work cooperatively with haulers to minimize that damage. Photo by Bruce Honda

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FW Council: City may form HR department, can go to bid for Target demolition

The council also proclaimed Jan. 13 as Korean American Day in Federal Way.