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Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from…

Fiona Okech, Youth Director and Buthaina Al Habsi, Management Consultant of AYDEPI at their annual event in 2023. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program Intl. to host gala

This year’s Snowflake Gala will take place Dec. 21 in Federal Way.

Photos of Antonio Garcia-Fonseca. Courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Man who shot teen in 2021 pleads guilty to manslaughter

The state recommends a sentence of 114 months.

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King County to build animal shelter at new site; Kent facility to close

Search for property continues; timeline to be determined; $19.5 million approved for project

The City of Federal Way has plans to replace this culvert to make it possible for salmon to swim up Redondo Creek to spawn. Photo from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports.

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Project targets salmon-friendly streams in Federal Way

City needs access to a certain parcel of land on some vacant property.

Mayor Jim Ferrell swearing in new officers at a city council meeting. Courtesy photo.

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Drug arrests up 402% in Federal Way, while others dropped

Mayor Jim Ferrell said he thinks this is a result of recent legislation

Several alternatives are being considered for the next stage of the link light rail linking Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome. These alternatives compare the possibilities for the segment of this section between Federal Way and Fife. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

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Public input sought for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome light rail route

Five options include routes along Interstate 5 or State Route 99. Public comment is open until Feb. 10,…

Families had the chance to get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and showed off their coordinated holiday pajamas at the annual Jingle Bell Brunch.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 13 edition

Highlights include “Cookies With Mrs. Claus,” which runs 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19.

Eden Pawlos from Key to Change performed a three movement solo during the Vivaldi piece at the Federal Way Symphony’s holiday concert on Saturday, December 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way Symphony features student violinist in holiday concert

Key to Change student Eden Pawlos performed three movements of an Antonio Vivaldi piece titled Violin Concerto in…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Sierra Vaifale

Viafale brings energy and enthusiasim to both sides of the floor.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Titus Gillihan

Gillihan has been a part of the Eagle swim team for four years.

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Fake iPhone scam on Facebook Marketplace | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Robinpreet Singh’s charging documents. Photo courtesy of King County Superior Court.

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Auburn man charged with vehicular homicide in FW crash

Documents state his blood alcohol content was 0.132.

Veronica Garcia gives an interview after winning the 2A girls 400-meter final at the 2024 Washington State Championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Screenshot from Runnerspace.com video)

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Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools

Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.

Glenfield Watkins. File photo

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Sexual assault victims file claims against Federal Way school district

The claims stem from former teacher Glenfield Watkins assault on student at Totem Middle School.

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State Patrol arrests Federal Way man in fatal Kent crash on I-5 | Update

Victim identified; driver faces vehicular homicide, vehicular assault and DUI charges in Dec. 8 collision

South King Fire Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, left, sits with a guest, District Chief Layne Winter, Deputy Chief Shane Smith and Deputy Chief Lisa Defenbaugh at Poverty Bay Cafe. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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South King Fire chief and deputy chief placed on administrative leave

Separate independent investigations are being conducted.

Participants from Nosotros En Naturaleza — “Us In Nature” in Spanish — on a hike. Courtesy photo

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Nosotros En Naturaleza: Bringing youth hiking

The group is centered on bringing South King County youth hiking for free

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Man threatens to disarm officer of his firearm | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Valerie Schell and Trenise Rogers both share their support for possible community investment projects in the area of unincorporated King County known as East Federal Way during a meeting in April 2024. Valerie Schell is a proposal advocate and Trenise Rogers was involved in the participatory budgeting process last year. (Mirror file photo)

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East Federal Way projects receive King County grants

Recipients include Integrity Life Church and Federal Way Senior Center.