The intersection of Pacific Highway South and Dash Point Road. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

News

Motorcyclist dies at Pacific Highway South and Dash Point Road

The man struck the side of an RV.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo/Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

Business

St. Francis Hospital recognized for care of heart disease and stroke

Federal Way’s St. Francis Hospital was recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for efforts to improve outcomes…

Caprese salad. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Caprese salad | Recipe of the Week

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

Vicky Navarro connects community members to needed resources through her many roles, including as founder of Building Beyond Communities. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

Federal Way woman forms crucial connections in the community | Hometown Hero

Vicky Navarro is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for August.

A picture from the gun buyback. Courtesy photo

News

Over $9,000 paid out at Federal Way gun buyback

Some funds from the grant were left over, and the department is planning another lockbox giveaway.

Lamont Styles offers free haircuts at the annual Back 2 School Free Haircuts event on Aug. 22. Photos by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 29 edition

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

Quarterbacks Jacob Yan (left) and Anthony Marchetti (right) fight for the starting quarterback spot. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Federal Way Eagles’ depth up front is cause for optimism in 2025

Offensive and defensive linemen have taken a big step for Eagles, who finished 3rd in the NPSL in…

A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

News

Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6

Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

News

Intoxicated man honks at police department | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Homeless encampment at the Green River.

Northwest

Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows

Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows…

Local Ukrainian community leader and South King Fire Chaplain Vitaliy Piekhotin speaks at the first Ukrainian flag raising. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

News

Federal Way raises Ukrainian flag | Photos

Local residents are helping their home country during the war.

Photos of Rashawn Lucas from a GoFundMe for his funeral expenses. Courtesy photos

News

Man charged for Aug. 18 Federal Way killing at apartment

Rashawn Lucas died from a single gunshot wound.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

News

Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Todd Beamer players work on their agility during fall camp. Alexis Phung / For the Reporter

Sports

Todd Beamer football: Building a foundation for the future

The Titans may be young roster, but it is an opportunity to lay the groundwork for years to…

Sophomore Antoine Williams Jr. makes a pass during a drill at Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur football prepares to follow up historic 2024 season

Gators are retooled with new senior leadership heading into 2025 with a target on their back.

Bob Darrigan with a puppet at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Meet Bob Darrigan, an involved FW community member

His main service is in the Federal Way Lions Club, which he has been a member of for…

Sweet and savory summer salad. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Sweet and savory summer salad | Recipe of the Week

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

Sharon Gentry is the owner of Curves, Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Business

All-women’s gym opens new spot in Federal Way

“Most of our women want to be strong, want to be healthier,” said Curves owner Sharon Gentry.

Left to right: The spot where the explosion occurred and the vehicle where the explosion originated being towed away. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

News

Explosion destroys vehicle in Federal Way

The explosion did not appear to be accidental

The annual FUSION Summer Arts Gala - themed “Waves of Change” - was held Aug. 9 at Dumas Bay Centre. The event brought in more than $500,000 for local families experiencing homelessness. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 22 edition

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