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Peppers were plentiful at the Federal Way Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Sept. 14. The market runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall parking lot. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 20 edition

Mark your calendar: Hear directly from 30th Legislative District state representative candidates in the Mirror’s annual nonpartisan candidate…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Keira Kelly

Keira embodies what it means to be a standout leader, she shows remarkable dedication.

Todd Jarvis, president of DBM Contractors, speaks at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Sept. 17 during public comment. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Light rail development concerns longtime Federal Way contractor

DBM Contractors Incorporated are located at 1220 S. 356th St. in Federal Way

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Austin May

May had five receptions and 178 yards against Decatur.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

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Juveniles rob a 7-Eleven | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Press release from the Federal Way Police Department

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Man murdered at the Avana Star Lake Apartments

Federal Way Police Department are still attempting to locate the suspect.

(Press release from Washington State Patrol)

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Series of I-5 carjackings linked to white SUV

Incidents took place in the Federal Way area.

Pamela Harney and her son Ryan Harney. Courtesy Photos

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Mom with dementia was sexually assaulted at Federal Way care home, lawsuit says

Woman was staying at Brookdale Senior Living.

Inside the SCORE jail. File photo

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Investigation of woman’s death at SCORE jail complete

Makena Buckland died from “anoxic brain injury in the setting of repeated resuscitation performed due to aspiration pneumonia…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

Senior Alexa Galmichi for Decatur fights for possession. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur girls soccer jumps to undefeated start after beating Hornets

Kaihea Tuifua (soph.) and Vanessa Garcia (sr.) net goals for the Gators in victory over Enumclaw.

Maddox Heyliger (20) and Spencer Holloway (8) celebrate by running over to fans together after defeating Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur downs Eagles in Friday night classic

Down 21 points, the Gators complete one of the most impressive comebacks in school history.

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co., Camp 2, Walsh Lake, Southeastern King County, near the now-extinct town of Barneston, June 15, 1904. Photo courtesy UW Special Collections

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Where there are tall trees, there are tall tales

The fascinating history of Federal Way’s connection to logging and railroads.

The first class of participants in September 2023 celebrates finishing the class. Photo provided by the city of Federal Way.

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Federal Way offers free financial literacy classes to the public

The series runs Sept. 26 to Nov. 21 on Thursdays.

Easy peach cake. Courtesy photo

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Easy peach cake | Recipe of the Week

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

Workers stand outside of the Renton Boeing plant on the first day of the strike. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boeing Machinists union agrees to strike

Members of the IAM District 751 voted by a 96% margin to walk off the job.

Sound Transit interim CEO Goran Sparrman thanks Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell for the city’s partnership on Sound Transit projects during a town hall on Sept. 5. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Sound Transit leader gives updates on Federal Way’s future light rail

Federal Way Link Light Rail Extension expected to open in spring 2026.

The suspect being arrested caught by the WSP surveillance aircraft. Screenshot from WSP Youtube.

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Suspected drunk driver hits man on SR 18, gets caught by air surveillance

See the video of troopers tracking and capturing the suspect.