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Kyle Sinclair and Karia Hensler perform in “The Oregon Trail.”

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Centerstage Theatre presents dramedy “The Oregon Trail”

“The Oregon Trail” runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 11.

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.

Photo courtesy of Josh Hoffman

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State trooper shoots driver in Federal Way

The driver had reportedly struck another vehicle and was shot during an altercation.

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Neighbor strangles boy at Federal Way apartment complex | Federal Way Police Blotter

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Aug. 10-16.

South King Fire and Rescue crews and Federal Way Police responded to a vehicle vs. motorcycle collision along South 348th Street in Federal Way on Aug. 23. Photo courtesy of Josh Hoffman

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Motorcyclist, 22, dies in crash along Military Road South

Police and fire crews responded to two serious motorcycle versus vehicle collisions in Federal Way on Aug. 23.

Photo courtesy of We Love Our City nonprofit founder Shelley Pauls

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Community collects over 1,100 backpacks during Fill the Canoe school supplies drive

This year’s event exceed its collection goal, community organizer says.

Murals adorn utility boxes around Federal Way. East Federal Way was recently awarded $35,000 from the King County participatory budgeting process to create more utility box art murals in the future. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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King County participatory budgeting to fund 45 community projects

Over $11 million invested into unincorporated urban areas of Federal Way, Renton, White Center and more.

Two bonsai trees were on display in the Amazon Seattle Spheres in 2019. Beginning Aug. 30, a second Pacific Bonsai Museum exhibit will be on display. Courtesy photo

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Pacific Bonsai Museum’s ‘Little Champions’ exhibit to display at Amazon Spheres

The bonsai exhibit will be on view from Aug. 30 through Oct. 7.

King County Local Dive podcast

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Cop’s colorful TikTok video; road rage arrest; foreign investors in the housing market | King County Local Dive

A new podcast for King County residents

Nadiya Sheckler, left, and Mary Ehlis of KEEP tour Camp Kilworth on a July morning. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Outdoor adventures will return to Camp Kilworth

30-acre site near Dash Point State Park should be restored and reopened by 2024.

Marwa Almasri, center in blue, accepted a $1,000 donation on behalf of Jay Barbour on Aug. 16. The donation funds were collected by community donations and a portion of sales from K.C. Deez BBQ. From left: Mayor Jim Ferrell; Eileen Wilson of Pacific Christian Academy; Marwa Almasri and her daughter, Nai Barbour and her son, Majed Barbour; Rose Ehl of the Federal Way Farmers Market and her husband, Dave; and K.C. Deez BBQ owner De Davis. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Support adds up for restaurant owner who was injured in road-rage shooting

K.C. Deez BBQ and Pacific Christian Academy recently hosted a fundraiser for Jay Barbour at the Federal Way…

A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

Divers, walkers and other beachgoers enjoy Poverty Bay in Des Moines on a Saturday morning, Aug. 13. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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Fecal bacteria pollution is a problem for Poverty Bay’s shellfish

A mix of dog droppings, septic leakage and other pollutants have become a nuisance for wildlife and geoduck…

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Lowfat Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

Recipe of the week includes fresh berries from the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Rapper gets 6 years in prison for drug dealing in King County and beyond

A legally blind rapper who was profiled in an Amazon Prime documentary was sentenced Aug. 9 in U.S.…

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

The group Kosmix was the winning performer at the “Let’s Meet with Korean Songs” event held Aug. 13 at Federal Way New Church. Radio Hankook hosted the contest, which featured an array of songs, dances and more that celebrated Korean culture. (Photo by Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror)

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Korean singing contest comes to Federal Way

The group Kosmix was the winning performer at the “Let’s Meet with Korean Songs” event held Aug. 13…

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Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth

If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…

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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.