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This year’s Best of Federal Way winners at the celebration event held March 31 at Brooklake Church. The winners were chosen by readers who voted for their favorite restaurants, businesses and more.

Business

Best of Federal Way 2026 winners

The winners have been announced in the Mirror’s 28th annual Best of Federal Way contest. More than 8,000…

Two children cross the street right before being hit by the white car on Jan. 21, 2026, at the intersection of 19th Avenue SW and SW Campus Drive. Photo from SafeCity footage

News

Dangerous intersections fuel push for pedestrian safety in Federal Way

The upcoming adoption of the city’s new Traffic Safety Action Plan can’t come soon enough for concerned community…

A representative from King County Public Health performs a free TB test at the PICA-WA wellness fair event on March 26 in Federal Way.

Life

Wellness fair focuses on TB and housing for Pacific Islanders

The Pacific Islanders Association of Washington (PICA-WA) held an “Eggcellent” spring wellness event on March 26 at their…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

News

Possible gang member with a BB gun | Federal Way blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Reece Howitt stops on a dime against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur soccer gets two late goals to edge Todd Beamer

Decatur junior Shukri Shukurov’s late goal pushes Gators past the Titans.

A demonstrator holds a sign asking “Does it have to happen to you before you’ll care?” at the Federal Way No Kings protest. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

News

Federal Way No Kings rally represents local civic engagement trend

Federal Way joined thousands of demonstrations across the country for a No Kings rally on March 28 at…

CJ Gatterson (Decatur) tries to avoid the tag from Kingston Edwards. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur’s undefeated baseball season continues after sweep of TJ

Tyler Buol throws five scoreless innings and goes 2-for-4 at the plate.

Public commenter Nathan Orth at the Federal Way City Council meeting on March 24. Photo by Bruce Honda.

News

New sales tax in Federal Way is one council vote away

At its March 24 meeting, the Federal Way City Council has voted 6 to 1 to approve the…

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror. 
Linda Persha.

Life

Linda Persha: In service for kids and women

The Federal Way resident said joining a service club helps people get involved in the community to serve…

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TraeAnna Holiday celebrates her Emmy win.

Life

Show host highlights cultural connections in Federal Way | Hometown Hero

Emmy award winning media personality and producer TraeAnna Holiday spends much of her time in Seattle, but her…

Photos by Bruce Honda
Jet Cities Chorus is led by director Rachel Pack, here leading a performance at Spring Fling concert March 22 in Federal Way.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | March 27 edition

Free repairs at the South King Tool Library on March 28.

Processed data pulled from I-213 documents, released as part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security by the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. This data was shared in a report published on March 11, 2026, titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” (Screenshot)

News

New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…

Samuel Ramirez at his arraignment on March 25. The court did not allow photography of Ramirez’s face, permitting only photos from the neck down. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

News

Suspect in double murder at Federal Way bar pleads not guilty

The suspect allegedly fatally shot two women and then shot another man in May 2023 and was captured…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

News

Fisticuffs reported | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Jonelson Petit-Frere controls the ball for Federal Way. Photo provided by Von’Rico O’Neal @Ricosuavejr

Sports

Auburn Mountainview overcomes early Federal Way goal to win fourth straight

Benji Toscano scored another first half pair of goals to help down Eagles.

Head Coach Matt Vaeena embraces a player. Photo provided by Dee Torres

Sports

Decatur football coach Matt Vaeena to step down

The eight-year coach is stepping aside to let DC Evan Cook take over as the head coach at…

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

News

Federal Way to consider sales tax for public safety

Two public safety funding options may help prevent staff cuts for Federal Way’s city budget shortfall this year.

Groundbreaking of the RapidRide I Line in Renton with community members Arya Nguyen and Prem Subedi, Metro General Manager Michelle Allison, State Rep. David Hackney, Auburn Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor-Turner, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, State Rep. Debra Entenman and Renton Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

News

New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County

RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

Crime & Justice

$800 of ribeye stolen | Federal Way police blotter

March 10

Photo courtesy of Cef Decaney. 
Demonstrators at a protest in Federal Way carrying signs in support of immigrant communities.

News

Clarifying Federal Way’s stance on immigration enforcement

Cities around South King County are responding to the federal administration’s push for aggressive immigration enforcement in a…