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Speed, failure to yield determined as factors in fatal tow truck collision

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 27-year-old man who died at the scene.

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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects

Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.

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City to host open house for Housing Action Plan development Sept. 16

Community open house from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions

Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.

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New memorial in Federal Way honors military veterans

The memorial is located at the top of the Town Center Steps near the Performing Arts and Event…

Sound Transit’s new fair ambassadors will replace fare enforcement officers. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Sound Transit Fare Ambassador Pilot Program begins

Fare ambassadors will start checking fares on Link and Sounder Sept. 13

Over 100 community members, elected officials and firefighters gathered at Station 64 on Saturday, Sept. 11. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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South King Fire honors 20th anniversary of Sept. 11

Pictures of the 343 New York City firefighters who died in the attacks lined the memorial site at…

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Readers and community members share memories of 9/11

Federal Way residents reflect on where they were when the 2001 terror attacks happened.

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Parents of Todd Beamer visit namesake high school in Federal Way

David and Peggy Beamer visited Todd Beamer High School to speak with students on Sept. 10.

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How did Todd Beamer High School get its name? From a hero

The sun had just risen on Sept. 11, 2001 when Todd Morgan Beamer boarded United Airlines Flight 93.

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Man caught masturbating outside of nail salon | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 1-8.

Gov. Jay Inslee talks about schools reopening during a past news conference. (Screenshot courtesy of TVW)

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Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded

Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.

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WinCo employee shot by customer in Federal Way

Police arrested the 24-year-old suspect on Sept. 9.

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King County receives $8.9M to turn Federal Way Red Lion hotel into emergency homeless shelter

Site to provide 84 units of shelter to people experiencing short- and long-term homelessness.

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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds

Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.

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Sound Celebration wins Federal Way’s Got Talent contest

The barbershop quartet will perform at the Taste of Federal Way Saturday, Sept. 25.

People hold up signs in protest of Gov. Jay Inslee’s latest proclamations during a Rally for Medical Freedom on Aug. 25 in Buckley. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate

An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.

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Man, 31, shot in leg in Federal Way

Circumstances leading up to shooting are unclear, police say.

Students line up before school in March 2021. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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34 students in FW test positive for COVID-19 in first week due to outside exposures

Five Federal Way Public Schools staff members also tested positive, district says.

Decatur High School grad Janson Junk made his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Angels. Photo courtesy of Angels Baseball

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Decatur grad Janson Junk makes MLB debut with Angels

Federal Way’s Janson Junk has made it to the big leagues.