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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

A crowd of 400 gather to give thoughts and prayers to Joe Townsend. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way remembers Joe Townsend

Townsend was more than a baseball and bowling coach at Thomas Jefferson High School. He was a role…

Carol Grimes is a Master Gardener and works at the Neely Mansion, and is a member of the Marine Hills Garden Club. She picked up an order that included some herbs for the mansion’s kitchen garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

For Marine Hills Garden Club, giving is always in season

Many Marine Hills Garden Club members are also Master Gardeners.

The Federal Way National Little League (FWNLL) hosted its season-opening jamboree April 26. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | May 2 edition

Join the South King Tool Library for a free community clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

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Bike rider shot with BB gun | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Alejandro Hohner

Hohner has shown exceptional growth as a hurdler through his work ethic.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Annette Sagale

Sagale is one of Todd Beamer’s finest athletes.

Photos courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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Driver flees from police and takes a swim | Video

The suspect drove over 103 mph and fled from Federal Way to Auburn.

Ken Blevens shared his support for the planned youth psychiatric facility after a Q-and-A with operator Emerald City Behavioral Health. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Stand Up Federal Way hosts meeting about youth psychiatric facility

The community Q-and-A was a response to a city council decision process that public commentors and even members…

Contributed photos from National Gun Violence Memorial of Joaquin Ramirez and Hector Gonzalez-Valdez. Courtesy photos

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Federal Way teens involved in fatal Pierce County shooting

Todd Beamer High School student had been expelled for bringing a firearm to school.

Joe Townsend and a young Raider pitcher discuss tactics at Cheney Stadium. Photo by Dee Torres

Sports

Thomas Jefferson HS bowling and baseball coach Joe Townsend dies

Townsend will be remembered as a remarkable coach and person who put his teams first.

Landon Le pitches for Decatur at Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur baseball survives scare against Lions

Spencer Holloway’s two run triple helps Gators win third straight.

Titus Gillihan is showered with water after hitting the game-winning hit. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Eagles’ Titus Gillihan hits second straight walk-off single

Federal Way wins its fourth straight game in 2-1 win over Thomas Jefferson.

Photo of the future The Picklr facility at the old LA Fitness building at 27417 Pacific Highway S., Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

New pickleball facility coming to Federal Way

A facelift is in order for former LA Fitness building as new pickleball courts set to take over.

Photo provided by Paul Koria

Sports

Federal Way eighth-grader eyes U-17 World Cup for Samoa

Jordynn Koria is playing up as a 14 year old on Samoa’s National Youth Team.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

Northwest

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

Example of a graphic rendering of ADU that’s used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program. While ADUs are increasingly gaining popularity around the region as codes become less restrictive, the application of this building type in Federal Way is still fairly low. (Courtesy image)

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Backyard cottages and more could soon be easier to build in Federal Way

City council will vote soon on changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permitting.

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

Life

Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

Kenneth Pratt as a younger man in front of the Federal Shopping Way in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Pratt.

Life

Meet Kenneth Pratt: Federal Way Senior Commission member

He’s also on the salary and civil service commissions.

Margaret Reyhner is Federal Way’s Hometown Hero for the month of April for her work to protect Steel Lake in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

Steel Lake steward does it all for the love of her community

Margaret Reyhner is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for April 2025.