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Jerralyn Sevaaetasi dribbles the ball for the Gators. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Decatur Girls Hoops Heads to State after win at Auburn Mountainview

After upsetting #3 Bellarmine, Decatur got revenge for a regular season loss to the Lions.

Glen Park At West Campus apartments on Feb. 18. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

News

Man dies in shooting at FW apartment complex

Incident at Glen Park At West Campus apartments is the third homicide so far in Feb.

Iyanna Waltar drives to the basket against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

NPSL all-league basketball teams announced

Saxon Niles and Brayden McVey (FW) make first team for boys, Iyanna Waltar (Decatur) makes first team for…

Charlene Honda at the Day of Remembrance on Feb. 8, 2025, at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way woman recalls her time in a concentration camp

“It’s good for people to hear what happened so that it never happens again.”

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell gives his State of the City address Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Bruce Honda

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State of the City: Mayor touts Federal Way’s past, present and future

Event was held Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

The Pavilion Apartments near the entrance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

News

Young adult woman killed at Pavilion Apartment Homes

FWPD is investigating the death as a homicide.

Photos by Bruce Honda
The Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses on Feb. 11 featured local speakers and community members at Poverty Bay Cafe in partnership with FUSION. Pictured: Anthony Buccieri of the Historical Society of Federal Way, Amanda Miller of the South King Tool Library (and other organizations), Keelin Everly-Lang of the Federal Way Mirror and Melissa Hamilton of Kiwanis and other community organizations.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 14 edition

Bowling for Bloodworks: The Rotary Club of Federal Way is hosting a bowling fundraiser with food, music, prizes…

Angel Mulivai, Jaxon Rowland and Tim Robbins at the Ex3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

News

Federal Way youth wins countywide Youth of the Year

Boys and Girls Clubs of King County selected Jaxon Rowland from Federal Way.

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Two juveniles driving without a license | Federal Way blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

A scene from Centerstage Theatre's production of “Miss Holmes.” Courtesy photo

Life

Centerstage’s ‘Miss Holmes’ presents the classic literary detective with a twist

“Miss Holmes” runs through Feb. 23. Performances take place on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

At FUSION’s temporary severe weather shelter, they balance safety, cleanliness and respect for people’s belongings by keeping them in totes outside. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

News

Emergency shelter helps people survive cold weather

FUSION Family Center in Federal Way has been busy with temperatures below 32 degrees.

Titan senior Jaylin Wells looks for a teammate to pass the ball to in the corner. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Hoops: Titans lose heartbreaker in double OT to Gig Harbor

Todd Beamer HS now faces Evergreen with their season on the line.

Jaieunna Kier drives to the basket against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

NPSL District Tournament preview: Girls basketball

Three Federal Way schools made the district tournament (FWHS, TJ, Decatur).

Terrence Whiting controls the ball for the Titans against North Creek. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

West Central District Tournament preview: Boys basketball

Federal Way and Todd Beamer both land top five seeds.

A screenshot of the crash. Courtesy photo.

News

Video: Car crashes and flips in FW during pursuit

See the video.

Students in the Air Force JROTC program at Todd Beamer practice with drones for an upcoming competition in a new program. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Life

Career and Technical Education classes focus on the future

Biotech, Air Force JROTC and automotive courses prepare FWPS students for careers.

One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo

Life

What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

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World Relief office in Kent faces challenging refugee crisis

Trump’s executive order to suspend refugee resettlement directly impacts nonprofit

Raiders pose with the trophy after winning the state tournament. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Thomas Jefferson sweeps 3A bowling titles

Samiyah Gildon wins the individual state championship, and Raiders win team title the next day.

Niesy and Victoria Gaulin own PYC Sweets and Wine Bar in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Business

Cheers to 11 years for Federal Way wine bar owners

PYC Sweets and Wine Bar is the creation of sisters Niesy Gaul and Victoria Gaul.