Rev. Katie Klosterman leads the congregation at Browns Point United Methodist and Rev. Karen Yokota-Love lives in Federal Way, but leads the Blaine Memorial Methodist Church in Seattle. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Faith leaders stand up for Federal Way immigrant community

The threat of deportation or detention further complicates the journey toward citizenship.

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

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Chehalis woman, 59, dies in I-5 crash near Kent-Federal Way border

Collision occurred at 12:56 a.m. July 30 southbound near South 272nd Street.

Federal Way police vehicle. File photo

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Scammed for Morgan Wallen tickets | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

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WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

Federal Way is not currently under a tsunami watch according to NOAA. Screenshot of the live tsunami map from https://tsunami.gov/

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Tsunami watch issued in WA. What does it mean for Federal Way?

A tsunami watch has been issued for Washington, but what does that mean for Federal Way?

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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

Kim Hensley. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Kim Hensley, one of Federal Way’s prolific volunteers

She’s also the founder of the Federal Way Korean American Parents Association.

Baked custard with raspberry sauce. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Baked custard with raspberry sauce | Recipe of the Week

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

Federal Way City Council Position 2 candidates, left to right: Paul McDaniel, Martin Moore, Nathan Orth. Courtesy photos

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Meet the candidates for Federal Way City Council | Election 2025

For council position 2, the top two finishers in Aug. 5 primary election will advance to the November…

Isaiah Afework touches home after a home run. (Courtesy Photo from Victoria Harbourcats via Christian J. Stewart)

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Federal Way alum Isaiah Afework sees success in Victoria

He has hit five homers in his last nine games for WCL HarbourCats.

Federal Way police vehicle. File photo

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15 people fighting | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way candidates for mayor, left to right: Jim Ferrell, Saudia Abdullah, Susan Honda. Courtesy photos

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Meet the candidates for Federal Way mayor | Election 2025

Top two finishers in Aug. 5 primary election will advance to the November general election.

Left to right: Tables at his sentencing, and Andre Davis. Courtesy photo

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Man given 22-year sentence for 2021 fatal shooting

The defendant allegedly shot the man because his driving threatened him.

The Lakehaven team won the annual speed croquet fundraising event this year, put on by the Rotary Club. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | July 25 edition

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

The South Link Connections Phase 3 Proposed Transit from King County Metro includes changes meant to provide greater transit coverage, improved early morning and nighttime service, faster travel times with and beyond the project area, improved east-west connections and increased weekend service especially on Sundays. Graphic courtesy of King County Metro.

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Light rail station to open ‘late this year’ in Federal Way

King County Metro is finalizing changes to bus service.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.
Left to right: Photos of Altyn Grinnell Stevens from his obituary and GoFundMe post.

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Federal Way man sentenced for crash that killed baby

The defendant received a two-and-a-half-year sentence, in the middle of the sentencing range.

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.

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Mariners cool the red-hot Brew Crew in 1-0 win

Cal Raleigh’s solo-home run was enough as Logan Gilbert strikes out 10 vs. Milwaukee.

Kids learn about safety and bike maintenance at the Mirror Lake Bike Safety Day in May 2025. Photo by Shelley Pauls.

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Federal Way bike safety event returns July 26

This is the second summer that We Love Our City has hosted this free community event in Federal…