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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Austin Messer

Messer leads by example and puts in extra hours.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Sehvyn Rolewicz

Rolewicz keeps a high GPA and is a mentor during advisory, she also leads the Titans in assists.

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Man robs Burger King with a metal stick | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Damion Blevins. Photo courtesy of the Department of Corrections.

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Convicted sex offender sparks manhunt after removing ankle monitor | Update

Damion Blevins assaulted a woman at knifepoint in Federal Way in 2016.

The inaugural flight of the new direct flight between Seattle and Manila from the Philippine Airlines (PAL) lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Oct. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Local Filipino community embraces direct flight from Seattle to Manila

October is also Filipino American History Month.

For their fried chicken and waffle fries and Swagg Sauce, Swagg-N-Wagon won first place as well as the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Taste of Federal Way. Each participating restaurant was paired with a local nonprofit - in this case, Federal Way Knights Baseball. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

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Swagg-n-Wagon wins Taste of Federal Way 2024

Photos from this year’s event.

Jazmyne DuBose and Athena Amor Katsaros celebrate a goal against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Soccer: Thomas Jefferson downs Federal Way 4-2

Raiders rally around their new coach.

Screenshot of the The Valley Independent Investigative Team’s press release.

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Man dies while in Federal Way Police Department custody

Valley Independent Investigative Team will conduct an investigation.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Aissata Bangoura

Bangoura is a dedicated and versatile athlete and is a key player on varsity.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dominic Flugstad

Flugstad displayed dedication during summer workouts.

Carter and Gavin Hansen mowing lawns. Courtesy photo.

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Federal Way twins bounce back after theft of lawn care equipment

Carter and Gavin Hansen have been at it since age 10.

The front entrance of Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital and the rock that did the damage. (Photo courtesy of FWPD)

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Burglar makes own doggie door at Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital

Surveillance video shows suspect breaking into Federal Way business.

A group of volunteers from Raise the Wage Renton, shown gathering signatures in 2023. Renton residents approved a higher minimum wage for the city in a Feb. 2024 special election. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)

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Minimum wage is going up in Washington

Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…

From left to right: Ka’Shayla Jewell (Core Learning Leader), Chara Howell (Learning Leader), Susana Bravo (Learning Leader), Juan Vazquez (Student), Edith Mercado-Antunez (Sales and Operations Leader of Federal Way), Janeth Gomez (Student), Gabriela Calin (Learning Leader), Rhonda Young (Learning Leader) at the grand opening event for Paul Mitchell the School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Paul Mitchell the School officially opens in Federal Way

It’s located at the former Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty.

Two young people share the question from their community at the candidate forum hosted by Mujer al Volante in 2023. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way candidate forum will include interpreters and more

Oct. 8 event is a partnership between the Mirror and the nonprofit Mujer Al Volante in an effort…

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Meet Federal Way Senior Commission Chair Lana Bostic

She wants to continue engaging the senior community and help get them involved in programs.

Federal Way Senior Commission member Debbie Harvey introducing the speakers from Premier Insurance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Medicare experts speak at Federal Way luncheon

It was held during the monthly Steel Lake Presbyterian Church-sponsored event.

The City of Federal Way’s Emergency Manager Kevin Pelley speaking at the Sept. 18 Senior Commission meeting. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Emergency manager advises Federal Way seniors how to be prepared

“Whether it’s Mount Rainier blowing up, a big earthquake, a winter storm, or anything that could affect their…

Roasted cauliflower steaks with mushroom gravy. Courtesy photo

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Roasted cauliflower steaks with mushroom gravy | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Alderbrook Park in Federal Way is being considered for renaming to celebrate the legacy of John and Mary Conna, who are important figures in Federal Way’s history. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Alderbrook Park one step closer to honoring a local legacy

Proposal for “Conna Park” would pay tribute to a Federal Way pioneer.