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Firearm found in donation bin | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Sacajawea coach Dennis McCloud coaching at Kilo Middle School during the district meet. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way wrestling coaching legends retire

Three coaches across Federal Way middle schools called it a career.

Jeralynn Sevaaetasi scored 23 points in the win for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls get revenge against Federal Way

Sevaaetasi scores 23 in the blowout win over the Eagles.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo

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WA residents urged to donate blood due to ‘code red’ low levels

Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

Cheryl Volheim. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Federal Way Senior Commission member Cheryl Volheim

She joined so others could get the help she needed when she retired.

Councilmember Jack Dovey at the Jan. 21 council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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FW City Council split in exploration of buying Sound Transit property

The Federal Way City Council explored at its Jan. 21 meeting the possibility of attempting to acquire land…

Seattle School Board Director Liza Rankin, Federal Way School Board Director Luckisha Phillips and Executive Director of Nutrition Services for Federal Way Public Schools Alisha Barlow. The three discussed solutions for solving student hunger at an award event on Jan. 17. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Breakfast in the Classroom program shines in Federal Way | Photos

United Way of King County presents award to Federal Way Public Schools for fighting student hunger

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Kenisha Blackman peforms both National Anthems: the Star Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing at the MLK Jr. Celebrbration on Jan. 18 in Federal Way.

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MLK Jr. event celebrates the next generation of the dream in FW | Photos

Speakers and performances showcased the cultural diversity of Federal Way

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Brayden McVey

McVey is playing at an exceptional level and has maintained a B or better average in the classroom.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Marina Velasco Bono

Velasco Bono is the ultimate competitor and a disciplined wrestler.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

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Car driving 1 mph | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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The Federal Way High School Drama 2 Class performed a showcase on Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 24 edition

Hot off the Presses: Connect with Federal Way Mirror staff, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Poverty Bay…

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

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The LGBTQIA Task Force meeting on Jan. 15 at The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center.

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Local efforts for LGBTQIA rights gain focus in Federal Way

Highline College task force; state Sen. Wilson take steps to provide safe spaces

Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

The Federal Way Day Center is in the Federal Way Family Center, operated by Catholic Community Services and located at 33505 13th Place South, Suite D, in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way Day Center continues to draw safety concerns

City still lacks a shelter for single adults.

The Extended Stay America hotel, 1400 S. 320th St. in Federal Way, is set to open in 2025 as a supportive shelter for people experiencing homelessness. File photo

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Permanent supportive housing to open this year in Federal Way

Construction starts in Feb. on a hotel purchased in 2021 for the Health through Housing program.

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Man stabs drive-through McSpeaker | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police log.