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The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects

Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.

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A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

McKenna Hulse

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Mirror’s Female Athlete of the Week: McKenna Hulse

Federal Way High School senior McKenna Hulse, golf, is in the spotlight this week for the Federal Way…

Alex Kim

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Mirror’s Male Athlete of the Week: Alex Kim

Federal Way High School senior Alex Kim, tennis, is in the spotlight this week for the Federal Way…

In this 2018 file photo, community volunteers gather with South King Fire and Rescue volunteers to collect donations for the annual Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry. Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls

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Food drive: Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry is Oct. 8

Annual food drive will collect donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 21st Avenue SW Fred…

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The former Bally Total Fitness property in Federal Way sits vacant, but if the city council signs off on a new townhouse development, the building could be replaced with new homes in just a few years.

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Former Bally’s property could become new townhouse development

The Federal Way City Council could make a decision as early as Oct. 4.

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Jar of weed booked for destruction | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log.

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Federal Way City Council (from left to right): Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Erica Norton, Hoang Tran, Susan Honda, Linda Kochmar, Jack Walsh, Jack Dovey.

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Federal Way leaders talk budget, shopping cart theft, TikTok video

The Federal Way City Council handled a packed night of budget talks and public comments Tuesday night (Sept.…

Federal Way National Little League hosted their fourth annual Hit-A-Thon fundraiser Sept. 10 to kick-start the fall ball season. Photo by Ben Ray/For the Mirror

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Federal Way National Little League Hit-a-Thon fundraiser sets record

By Ben Ray, For the Mirror

Decatur took on Kentridge on Sept. 16. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Decatur football falls to Kentridge after 2-0 start to season

By Ben Ray, For the Mirror

Mayor Jim Ferrell ordered the flag of the United Kingdom to be flown at City Hall on Sept. 19 as the world pays its respects to her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way.

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Federal Way honors Queen Elizabeth II

Mayor Jim Ferrell ordered the flag of the United Kingdom to be flown at City Hall on Sept.…

MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.

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Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity

The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments

The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

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Brian Richardson, operations supervisor at the Redondo Treatment Plant, explains how one of the clarifier tanks works at the Redondo Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Stormwater issues prompt downgrading of Poverty Bay shellfishing area

It’s no surprise that the smell is the worst at “solids” processing. But the good news for workers…

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A lunch buffet plate at East India Grill.

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Eating like royalty at East India Grill’s lunch buffet

The buffet experience was well-missed during the pandemic.

In these photos shared by Brianna Loran, her sons Lucas and Sebastian enjoy a recent visit from firefighters for Lucas’ 5th birthday. Sebastian, 2, nearly died in January after suffering a medical event, but he was saved by a fire crew that arrived in time. Courtesy photo

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Firefighters visit local family after nick-of-time rescue for toddler

A boy’s life-saving visit from local firefighters this year may help inspire his older brother to join the…

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Nehemiah Washington

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Mirror’s Male Athlete of the Week: Nehemiah Washington

Decatur High School sophomore Nehemiah Washington, football, is in the spotlight this week for the Federal Way Mirror’s…

Alexis Mangalindan

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Mirror’s Female Athlete of the Week: Alexis Mangalindan

Decatur High School senior Alexis Mangalindan, swim and dive, is in the spotlight this week for the Federal…

For $15, attendees received nine samples of signature dishes from various Federal Way restaurants at the Taste of Federal Way in 2021.

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Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 24

The Taste of Federal Way is back.