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Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Feb. 21 town hall. Courtesy photo

News

30th District legislators’ town halls cover budget, taxes, immigration

Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sen. Claire Wilson held one on Feb. 21, and Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30) held…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

Crime & Justice

Attempted robbery of a blind person | Federal Way police blotter

Feb. 24

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

News

SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Federal Way Mirror Editor Andy Hobbs and Multimedia Sales Consultant Shane Gillispie connect with Mayor Jim Ferrell at the State of the City event on Thursday, Feb. 19.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 27 edition

Free blueberry pruning seminar on March 14 at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Mary Gates.

Life

Mary Gates: A Federal Way pioneer

She was on the first city council and served as the third mayor.

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Charity and Matt Morningstar show off their personalized minifigs at Bricks & Minifigs in Federal Way.

Business

For the love of Lego: Federal Way shop marks first anniversary

Bricks Minifigs is holding a celebration Feb. 28 and March 1.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Mariana Andrews

Andrews is a fierce competitor and made an apperance at the state tournament.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Male Athlete of the Week: Caden Barclay

Barclay finished eighth at the state tournament and is a consistent teammate.

Graphic provided by KSD.

Sports

Kent Reporter Athletes of the Week: Kent-Meridian

A pair of state finalists in Luke Garza and Nevaeh Tantoco are this weeks winners.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

Crime & Justice

Juvenile found with a gun | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The approximate location where the alleged homicide occurred. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

Crime & Justice

Homicide investigation near Auburn and Federal Way leads to arrest

The incident occurred on Feb. 24 in unincorporated King County.

Mayor Jim Ferrell shares the annual State of the City address at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

News

State of the City 2026: Mayor touts future plans for Federal Way

Mayor Jim Ferrell painted a bright future for Federal Way with this year’s “A New Dawn, A New…

Decatur’s Jayden Walker pins his opponent from Auburn Mountainview.

Sports

Federal Way girls wrestlers have best finish at state since 2020

Other placers incude Todd Beamer’s Caleb Clemans and Decatur’s Jayden Walker.

Darlene Kuedituka reaches the ball into the end zone to score for the Titans. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

2026 flag football all-city team revealed

Darlene Kuedituka named player of the year, TB head coach Jay Cardwell named coach of the year.

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

News

‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

Top News

King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Nicole Hockley of Sandy Hook Promise shares the message to students that they can be part of building belonging by making sure no one eats alone.

Top News

Sandy Hook Promise program reaches Federal Way students

Illahee Middle School hosts No One Eats Alone Day.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

Crime & Justice

Dating app meetup turned stickup | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way City Councilmember Les Sessoms shares his thoughts on the flag policy at the Feb. 17 special city council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

Top News

Flag policy to be reviewed again in Federal Way

Federal Way is back to the drawing-board on the city’s flag policy once again after a special council…