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Girder Tie-in from the Angle Lake Station to the Federal Way Link Extension March 5. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit Link extension projects face delays

The Federal Way Link Extension is now expected to open in 2025 due to ground instability issues.

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Federal Way Boys & Girls Clubs host Back to School event

Over 1,000 people attended the Aug. 13 event.

Carnation Cow, by Monica Jolley

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King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options

Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.

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Woman destroys wine bottles with baseball bat inside store | Federal Way Police Blotter

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

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Man killed in road-rage shooting identified

Police initially said the victim was 35 years old; medical examiners confirm the man killed on Aug. 8…

A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

King County Local Dive podcast

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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast

A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.

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Wayside United Church in Christ’s welcome doors.

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‘We aren’t going to let hate win’: Federal Way church celebrates pride after vandalism

First-annual Pride Picnic follows recent vandalism to the church’s Pride display.

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Medical examiner identifies motorcyclist who died after hit-and-run collision

The 44-year-old SeaTac man died two days after the collision.

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Federal Way officer receives suspension for TikTok video

See the uncensored video that got Officer Breanna Straus suspended for one shift.

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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County executive announces coalition to tackle King County’s degrading state of behavioral health care

The policy proposals will be delivered to the King Couty Council next month.

A sign in the produce section says “Welcome to Fresh Federal Way.” Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Amazon Fresh opens for business in Federal Way

The grocery store is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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DOH opens call center to answer questions about monkeypox virus

Washingtonians can now call 1-833-829-HELP for any questions relating to the monkeypox virus.

Live auction bidders bid on live auction items at FUSION Art Event August 3. Photo by Sarah Fox.

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FUSION raises record $384K at annual fundraiser

The funds will go toward renovating two new homes to help house families experiencing homelessness.

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Free vaccination events provide required back-to-school immunizations

In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

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Suspect ransacks apartments after fire | Federal Way Police Blotter

The following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Aug. 2-9.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way’s Performing Arts and Event Center celebrates 5-year anniversary

Festival kicks off Aug. 19.

The exterior of the Clarion Hotel located on B Street behind the municipal airport in Auburn is among the properties purchased by the Health Through Housing program. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Health Through Housing operators selected for Auburn, Federal Way

The two buildings will house approximately 200 people and are expected to open by the end of 2022.