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The gifts that Catherine North put together for kids. Courtesy photo.

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Hometown Hero: Catherine North leads gift drive, advocates for Federal Way Senior Center

She also serves on the Federal Way Senior Commission.

Volunteers partner up with parents and families to wrap presents and ensure that every kid in Federal Way has access to a joyful holiday at the annual Federal Way Cares for Kids event on Dec. 21. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 27 edition

Holiday Tree and Light Recycling Event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5…

South King Fire logo. (Courtesy photo)

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Audit: South King Fire lacked oversight of financial activities

Issues included payroll, accounts payable disbursements, vehicle and fuel usage, small attractive assets, and conflict of interest.

Image taken from NWAC website of their member school map. Courtesy image

Sports

Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes

Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.

Rachel O’Reilly from Life Care Center, Maxine Ranta, Diane Goss, Penny Merriman and Carrie Asselin working together to brighten the holidays for everyone. Photo provided by Debbie Angel.

Life

Marine Hills Garden Club delivers holiday cheer to seniors

The Marine Hills Garden Club (MHGC) continued their tradition of spreading love to the young and old through…

The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way received a Doors Open Facilities grant that the museum will use to transform its conservatory into a more visitor-focused center. Photo provided by 4Culture

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Federal Way arts and culture organizations receive grant funding

The Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Bonsai Museum benefit.

Mount Rainier National Park has around 2 million visitors a year. Image courtesy the National Park Service

Northwest

The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales

Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.

At Dash Point on June 16, 2022. File photo

News

Dash Point closed for shellfish harvesting

Sewage contamination has caused an emergency closure of the Dash Point State Park Beach to shellfish harvesting through…

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Suicidal subject manufactures explosive device | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Sebastian Arius brings the ball up the floor for Auburn Mountainview in a Dec. 17 game vs. Federal Way High School. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Holiday sports: Here’s what I’m watching | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

The NBA slate of games was the thing to watch on Christmas. But now the NFL wants some…

A northern giant hornet seen on an apple. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Agriculture)

Northwest

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three…

Learning Leaders Ka’Shayla Jewell and Rhonda Young present the check to Center Director and Case Manager for the Genesis Project Dehystinee Davis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Business

Paul Mitchell School raises money for nonprofits

On Dec. 17, the Federal Way location presented a check to local nonprofit the Genesis Project Seattle.

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Man shot in the leg | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Former Diversity Commission member Tirzah Idahosa, consultant Chanin Kelly-Rae and former Diversity Commission Chair Saudia Abdullah spoke during public comment during the Dec. 3 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant contract sparks controversy

Decision leads to resignation of Federal Way Diversity Commission chair.

The Federal Way Chorale held their annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 13. Photo by Bruce Honda.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 20 edition

The Nutcracker is 4 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center and features…

Garcia-Barragan’s vehicle [left] and the person’s vehicle who ran into Garcia-Barragan [right]. Photo courtesy of King County Superior Court

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Federal Way man charged in crash that killed passenger

Documents state that evidence showed he was the driver, but he blamed the passenger.

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. FILE PHOTO

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FWPD receives $150,000 for gun buyback and safe giveaway

Funds resulted from a lawsuit against Federal Way Discount Guns for illegally selling high-capacity magazines.

The bullet found in Jayson Jack’s room and the bullet found at the scene. (Photo from charging documents)

News

Second suspect arrested in April IHOP shooting death of 2-year-old

His DNA was found in the vehicle, and he is thought to be the driver.

Screenshot taken from @dre2officiallll on Instagram.

Sports

Federal Way alum is headed to City of Angels

Cornerback Andre Jordan Jr. announced on social media he is transferring to UCLA.

Head Coach Brett Lucas looks on as his Titans defeated Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Todd Beamer wrestling downs Decatur

Titans won eight of the 11 matches wrestled, get first dual win of season.