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Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New coalition targets vape use in Washington

“If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”

Robert Nelson with his lawyer while Kendrick Glover from Glover Empower Mentoring speaks about knowing Nelson as a youth through his organization. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man who dumped body in ditch after drug deal gets sentenced

Daughter of deceased man Uso Hale speaks about her father.

The Phenomenal She Dance Team poses at this year’s Back to School Block Party held by Phenomenal She on Sept. 7 at the Memorial Stadium. The event featured a resource fair, free backpacks, food, free hair cuts and more. Photo provided by Phenomenal She.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 13 edition

Community Litter Pickup: Join the Stand Up Federal Way community group to help clean up trash near the…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Kaiha Tuifua

Tuifua scored two goals and had two assists in the Gators 5-0 win.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Sefa Leapai

Leapai made nine tackles in the win over Enumclaw, leading the way for the Gators.

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Sovereign citizen bills the mayor | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Corniche Washington is in the middle, wearing a blue shirt between his counsel, while prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence speaks to an officer who responded to the scene. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way man stands trial for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

Corniche Washington’s defense team says he acted in self-defense.

The Raiders celebrate a point against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Radiers pluck the Eagles for the first time since 2009

Thomas Jefferson volleyball bounces back with big win over rivals Federal Way.

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

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Suspect in I-5 shootings charged with five counts of assault

Bail set at $1 million.

Pictures of Rocky Lasavii from a Federal Way Police Department Public Records request. Courtesy photo

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Man charged for attempted kidnapping at L.A. Fitness in Federal Way

He is currently in custody on a $75,000 bail.

Lt. Ann Hoag of South King Fire is part of Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums and performed after a moment of silence at the 9/11 memorial tribute event this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way honors 9/11 survivors and first responders | Photos

Tribute was hosted at South King Fire Station 64.

Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be…

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

Decatur quarterback Spencer Holloway runs with the the ball against Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Football: Decatur Gators sting the Hornets in season opener

Decatur hands Enumclaw its first league loss since 2021; TJ Riggins scores two touchdowns in win.

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early…

A 10-foot steel beam from the wreckage of the World Trade Center in New York is part of the South King Fire’s memorial honoring the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. Mirror file photo

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23 years later: South King Fire to host 9/11 remembrance

Event starts at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Station 64 in Federal Way.

Kerry Bellessa with his dad, Clark Bellessa (Federal Way resident) and brother Aaron Bellessa (Seattle resident) when they visited on set. Photo by Shaun Greenspan

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Federal Way filmmaker prepares to launch ‘Amber Alert’

Kerry Bellessa grew up renting movies from Cousin’s Video near Hoagie’s Corner, sneaking into Gateway Theater to watch…

Community member Barbara Marsh spoke up about a concern over RV regulations in Federal Way and her feedback is now being implemented in a law change. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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City council reviews crime stats and RV ordinance

Community member Barbara Marsh, who has spoken at public comment about city’s RV ordinance in the past, specifically…

Decatur’s Ben Ferrell takes down the Woodinville running back. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Four eye-popping matchups to watch in 2024 NPSL season

With teams moving in and around the NPSL, some games have added intrigue.

Friendly faces and local vendors can be found every Saturday at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 6 edition

Don’t miss the Federal Way Farmers Market every Saturday.