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Man shoots himself in the leg | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Maryoni Bonilla Ruiz leaps over a Kent-Meridian defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Late goal not enough for Decatur soccer in loss to Kent-Meridian

Decatur’s first three-game win streak since 2021 comes to an end in 2-1 loss to Royals.

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…

Bob Roegner began writing his “Inside Politics” column in 2006. File photo

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Bob Roegner, former mayor and columnist, dies

He was known for his “Inside Politics” column as well as years of service in Auburn and South…

New officers being sworn in front of Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Courtesy photo.

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Seven new officers sworn into the Federal Way Police Department

This brought the total number of officers up to 144.

Members of the Washington State Youth Advisory Council. Courtesy photo.

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Washington State Youth Advisory Council seeks local applicants

Federal Way student is among two from South King County serving on the council.

Participants had the chance to see some examples of native plants like lupine and lavender at the South King Tool Library event on Saturday, April 5. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Washington Native Plant Society gets their hands dirty in Federal Way

Group also hosts work parties at local parks.

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

Aerial photo from 2023 of the soccer fields and skate park near Steel Lake where the future operations and maintenance facility for the city’s parks department will be located. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Maintenance facility’s public art budget sees challenge

The site is located next to Steel Lake Park on 28th Avenue South.

Juan Morales Zavalza stops on a dime against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way soccer avenge early season woe to Enumclaw, win 3-2 in second meeting

Juan Moralez Zavalza’s 76th minute goal clinched the win over the Hornets.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Claire Kim

Kim is the number one singles player for Decatur and ASB president.

During the Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event April 8 at Poverty Bay Cafe, local resident Margaret Reyhner talks about her history of advocating for fellow community members who live on Steel Lake. She has lived on the lake with her husband for about 52 years. Photo by Andy Hobbs/the Mirror

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 11 edition

This weekend includes a car wash fundraiser and drive-thru recycling event.

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Juveniles flee from stolen van | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

A photo of Lakeland Elementary School. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Teen, 13, shot at Lakeland Elementary School play area

A lockdown was not initiated, but the King County Sheriff’s Office said when the scene was secured, there…

Left to right: Public defender Susan Sobel, Robert Firstrider, and a photo of Clinton Taylor. Courtesy photo.

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Man sentenced for involvement in Brickyard Pub shooting death

He pleaded down his charge to manslaughter for the Feb. 2023 incident.

A screenshot of the group chat where O’Neill allegedly admits to defacing the billboard and another picture of him holding cash and a box knife in front of the defaced billboard. Courtesy photo.

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Federal Way man accused of being hired to deface billboard

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office alleges that he was paid $1,000 to deface a rival marijuana company’s…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Hunter Buol

Buol has pitched in four games for Decatur and hasn’t allowed an earned run.

Audrey Deviney celebrates her home run against Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Gators softball team survives late rally from Raiders

Decatur led 11-2 before Thomas Jefferson cut the lead to just three runs in the seventh inning.

Many demonstrators spoke about the importance of protecting refugees and immigrants that make up much of the Federal Way community. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Hundreds participate in Hands Off rally in Federal Way | Photos

It was part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration’s actions and policies.

Photo from the Washington State Department of Transportation highway camera at I-5 S. 320th St. Courtesy photo.

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South 320th St. on-ramp closes for 15 days

Utility crews are constructing a sidewalk and a retaining wall.