Members of the Federal Way City Council met during the Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting Oct. 6 at Federal Way City Hall to discuss Neighborhood Traffic Safety projects. Photo by Alexa Meyer

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Speed reduction projects coming to Federal Way neighborhoods

Racial covenants were also discussed at Land Use and Transportation Committee meeting.

Kaihea Tuifua fights through contact against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur soccer struggles continue in loss to Enumclaw

After starting off unbeaten in eight games, Decatur has now lost three of four.

Candidates for mayor of Federal Way share their vision for the city at the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum on Oct. 18. Here, Susan Honda responds to a question as Jim Ferrell prepares to his answer. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way candidates meet up at Mirror’s forum | Election 2025

Full video of the forum is available on the Mirror’s Facebook page.

Malieta Redmond shields a Auburn Mountainview player from the ball in the second half. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Thomas Jefferson girls soccer hangs on to beat Lions

Raider freshman Malieta Redmond’s first-half goal is enough to win.

The Pavilion Apartments near the entrance on Feb. 14, 2025. File photo.

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Suspect, 16, arrested in connection with Federal Way murder

The incident occurred Feb. 13. Another suspect was also located.

Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo. Courtesy photo

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South Hill rapist Kevin Coe moves to Auburn

He was released Oct. 2 from McNeil Island and was initially thought to be moving to Federal Way.

Courtesy of Mariners.com.

Sports

Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past Tigers in Game 2

Polanco’s two homers got the momentum going, but Julio pushed it over the top.

Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners

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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS game 1

Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.

Federal Way Municipal Court Chief Prosecutor Jennifer Castleton and Judge David Larson at Federal Way’s Community Court on Sept. 18. Castleton and Larson are two of the people who helped set up community court in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW Community Court carries on despite lack of funding

Program helps participants make positive changes in their lives and break the cycle of crime.

Sue Thacker at the Federal Way Senior Center food bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Top volunteer streamlines FW senior center’s food bank

Sue Thacker is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September.

Top row, left to right: Jim Ferrell, Susan Honda, Martin Moore, Nathan Orth. Bottom row, left to right: Melissa Hamilton, Tammy Dziak, Jack Dovey, Les Sessoms.

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Federal Way Mirror candidate forum is Oct. 8 | Election 2025

Event features mayor and council candidates.

Guests enjoy viewing bonsai at the Pacific Bonsai Museum fundraiser Branch Out on Sept. 28. The event was held at the former headquarters building of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 3 edition

The Federal Way Mirror’s 2025 candidate forum will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Family Life…

Scottie Dinwiddie holds onto the football against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur cancels football game night before contest with Skyview

According to FWPS Decatur had an ‘insuffiencent number of available players.’

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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90 pounds of methamphetamine arrest | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Wesley Curran

Curran is the best player on the best team in the league and sits at 11-0.

Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Callie Moore

Moore is consistent in her effort on the field and is a great leader.

Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

Sports

Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason

The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

El Paisano Tamales celebrates winning first place from the judges at Taste of Federal Way 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Superheroes theme highlights Taste of Federal Way 2025 | Photos

This year’s Taste of Federal Way was held Sept. 27 and featured a superheroes theme. The annual event…

SW 312th Place in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Alleged illegal marijuana grow raided in Federal Way

Five people were arrested in connection to the operation as well as another at a Lakewood home.

Ava Bowers held off the ball by Jordyn Daigle of White River. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Last minute heartbreak: Hornets hand Gators first loss of the season

Lillian Banks’ goal in added time downs Decatur after two late Gator goals tied the two sides.