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King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

Zucchini blueberry bread. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Zucchini blueberry bread | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

The generosity of the Federal Way community shows up in many ways, like this donation of hand-crocheted soap scrubbers is just one example. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way woman looks out for people in need

Kris Cornyn’s efforts are supported by Grace Church.

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Alleged shooting involving woman and children | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Youth Director of African Young Dreamers Empowerment Programs International (AYDEPI) Fiona Okech gets cheered on by community as she celebrates graduating college at the AYDEPI graduate celebration event on Saturday, June 28.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | July 4 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…

Pedro Monge-Munoz controls the ball at Junction training. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Battle tested: TJHS alum’s soccer career is path of resilience

Pedro Monge-Munoz bounced back from a knee injury and now is playing for West Seattle Junction.

The City of Federal Way will host a free professional fireworks show for the public July 4 at Celebration Park. File photo

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Quick guide to the 2025 Red, White and Blues Festival in Federal Way

July 4 event at Celebration Park concludes with fireworks.

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SR 18 project to repave eastbound lanes in Auburn

A project to repave a 3-mile stretch of eastbound State Route 18 in Auburn and replace aging bridge…

Anthony Santander as Sebastian at the Friendship Theatre’s performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Friendship Theatre performs Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” | Photos

The vast majority of the roles are filled by actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The structure that caught fire. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Crews extinguish fire at Federal Way storage units

Multiple departments were called in to stop the fire after an hour and a half of working on…

Glen Park Apartments, 952 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way, as seen on June 9. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Second defendant charged in Federal Way child’s death

The first defendant, the 5-year-old girl’s father, also received amended charges.

The Sound Transit Board recently voted to select the SF 99-West Alternative as the preferred route in the South Federal Way segment of the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. This route shows a Porter Way design option, but the preferred alternative includes a design refinement to run on the east side of SR 99 in Milton, staying closer to SR 99 than the design option shown here. Graphic provided by Sound Transit

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Sound Transit announces preferred light rail alternatives between Federal Way and Tacoma

Tacoma Dome Link Extension won’t impact site of former residential school near Federal Way.

Photo provided by Logan Davidson.

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Beachfest 2025: Skimboarding takes over Dash Point State Park

Board flips and tricks will continue at the park as the rich history of skimboarding is on display.

Assistant Coordinator of the Federal Way Community Center Pool Ty Thomas, Hyun Soon and her son Seung Jong and Federal Way Thunder Swim Team coach Marissa McKay. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Spring Games highlight 50 years of Special Olympics Washington

The Federal Way Thunder teams include bowling, basketball, swim team, soccer, flag football and golf.

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Kent Police officers fired 13 shots in fatal shooting at warehouse

Each reportedly fired rifles after Federal Way man fired two shots with pistol

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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…

Estela Ortega, El Centro de la Raza staff, and her family. Courtesy photo

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Estela Ortega earns MLK Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer this month awarded Estela Ortega with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal…

Hailey Still warms up for a game against FC Olympia. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Still ballin’: TJHS alum joins first-year West Seattle Rhodies

Hailey Still reunited with a former coach to play summer collegiate soccer.

Ami Parker. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Ami Parker: Federal Way Senior Commission member

She’s found a liking for helping seniors through her business and charity.