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Through the trees at the empty facility designed to become a behavioral health crisis center at 822 S. 333rd St., the yellow signs of the roundabout in front of the Federal Way Community Center can be seen (middle right of photo). Council members and community members expressed concern about the proximity of the facility to the community center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW City Council says no to opening crisis center

Concerns include the location of the proposed center and potential increased police response.

Cam Noel delivers a pitch against Graham-Kapowsin. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Federal Way drops home opener to Graham-Kapowsin

Eagle bats tally just one hit; Orlando Young strikes out five in two innings.

Thomas Jefferson’s new baseball field. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Homefield advantage: Raiders host first home games since 2021

Thomas Jefferson fastpitch and baseball open their season on home turf.

Craig Patrick celebrates receiving the proclamation from the City of Federal Way declaring Irish-American Heritage Week. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way celebrates the Irish with annual flag raising

Another annual tradition that accompanies the flag raising is an award for community members who embody “the spirit…

Reece Howitt celebrates his goal against Thomas Jefferson High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

All smiles as Decatur boys soccer team wins season opener

Dom Dismuke tallies first win as Gators down Thomas Jefferson.

The lemongrass banh mi is owner Michelle Huynh's favorite. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Business

Honey Bear Vietnamese Sandwiches: ‘The right fluffiness’

The Vietnamese sandwich shop in Federal Way features 12 varieties of banh mi, from more classic options like…

Carla Kostresh and Brianna “Bri” Sterling work hard arranging flowers for clients. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Buds and Blooms voted Best Florist of 2025

Buds and Blooms is a 50-year flower empire in South King County.

Ms. Janet, Ms. Mandy and Ms. Britanie all work at the Brooklake Childcare & Learning Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Brooklake Childcare voted Best Of Federal Way for 9 years

“We serve the child as a whole.”

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Life

Two shows coming to Centerstage Theatre

There’s also a new Community Engagement and Education Director.

Federal Way senior Brayden McVey drives to the basket. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

South King County all-area basketball teams

Sports reporter Ben Ray’s picks for a starting five and sixth player of the year awards in the…

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Rock thrown at windshield while driving | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell giving a statement during the ATU 587 Safety and Security Task Force announcement. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Transit union announces security and safety task force

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell said he became a member of the task force.

Left to right: A photo of Juan Carlos Guzman displayed in the courtroom and Rudy Garcia-Hernandez at his first day on trial. Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Jury acquits Federal Way man accused of machete killing

Despite the acquital, he faces a separate charge of second-degree murder.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Eric Havili

Havili will earn his fourth varsity letter for the Gators this season.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Siena Sumalbag

Sumalbag qualified for the West Central District Meet competing in the all-around.

On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | March 14 edition

St. Patrick’s Day Flag Raising: The Irish flag will fly at noon on March 17 at City Hall,…

The most recent Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot of Gary Ridgway, otherwise known as the Green River Killer, with no glasses. Courtesy photo

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Why the Green River Killer was in King County Jail in Sept.

According to documents, he was going to guide investigators to more unfound remains of his victims.

Lamont Styles guides a barber student in finishing up a free haircut for a customer. Life’s Styles offers free haircuts to give back to the community and help students get in plenty of practice. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

Life

Mirror’s Hometown Hero of the Year: Lamont Styles

Lamont Styles has created a platform for positive change through a barber school in Federal Way.

The drugs and items found in the suspect’s motel room. Courtesy photo.

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Venezuelan national with lots of drugs arrested in Federal Way

The drugs found in his motel room included 5,000 fentanyl pills.

Alyssa Karie is an 8th grade student who shared her experience with Communities in Schools at the organization’s event on March 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Students and district celebrate impact of Communities In Schools

The point of the CIS program is to make sure that “these young people have a person to…