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Oregon man, 45, dies in Federal Way crash

At about 10 a.m. June 20, a man from Astoria, Oregon, died in a fatal vehicle crash in…

On Monday, June 24, at 5:34 a.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred at the South 320th Street and 21st Avenue Southwest intersection. Photo courtesy of South King Fire

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Woman, 46, dies in morning crash in Federal Way

At 5:34 a.m. June 24, a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred at the 320th Street and 21st Avenue…

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Northwest

Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long

Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

Federal Way City Councilmember Hoang V. Tran and Saudia Abdullah of the Diversity Commission hold the Juneteenth Proclamation. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Council roundup: Loud vehicles and proclamations

Also: Municipal Court honors student art contest winners.

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Sweet potato bread | Recipe of the Week

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

Mayor Jim Ferrell and Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, along with others, at the South King Fire 75th anniversary. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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South King Fire celebrates 75th anniversary

At Station 62, it’s a celebratio with food and fun for kids.

At the June 14 Flag Day celebration: Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Susan Honda, Federal Way Chamber of Commerce President Becca Martin, Federal Way City Council President Linda Kochmar, and Soroptimist Federal Way President Amanda Miller. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Life

Federal Way Soroptomists celebrate Flag Day for 35th year

At the June 14 Flag Day celebration at the King County Aquatic Center: Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell,…

From left: Irina Nikitina, Elna Aki, Raul Baird, Jon Harris and Kailey Harris gathered to play the bucket drums celebrating Make Music Day in 2023. Mirror file photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 21 edition

Make Music: Presented by the Federal Way Lions Club, join in from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June…

Volunteers enjoy the sunshine at Renton’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. The weather will be sunny this weekend as summer officially starts. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather

Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.

Man robbing Subway on June 14. Photo obtained from Federal Way Police Department Public Records

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Subway on 1st Avenue robbed at gunpoint, no suspect

“She said she was very scared and thought he would hurt her.”

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Demon talks to meth user| Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The Phenomenal She Dance Team performing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Phenomenal She and Game of Life host Juneteenth celebration

Federal Way community gathers for annual event.

“We gather today to raise this flag in celebration and remembrance. Let this flag serve as a powerful reminder of the hardships African people endured in this country and the struggles they have overcome and continue to face today,” Diversity Commission Chair Saudia Abdullah said to the crowd outside City Hall. Photo by Max Burchi/The Mirror

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Federal Way hosts annual Juneteenth flag raising ceremony

Speakers at Federal Way’s ceremony reflected on how far the nation has come.

Tasha Mae, Adriana Fachiol, Amber Bruce, Aliyah Lawson and Jerica Huang show off the gowns at The Empress Suite at the store’s launch on Saturday, June 8. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

Business

Federal Way boutique offers dresses for all women

The Empress Suite hopes to break down barriers.

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Man asks police for more alcohol | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department crime log.

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Life

No bake strawberry rhubarb crisp | Recipe of the Week

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

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Sports

Local synchronized swimming team sends duo to Peru

Lisa Kizis and Emily Robinson are ready to compete on the world stage once more.

The Federal Way Thunder team in the Special Olympics gets ready to head into the opening ceremony on Friday, June 7, at Pacific Lutheran University. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way Thunder qualify at Special Olympics Spring Games

Special Olympics Washington held the State Spring Games from June 7 to June 9. The event brought together…

Screenshot from Google Images of an Orbeez toy gun.

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17-year-old found shooting Orbeez gel balls at students

Federal Way police are unaware of any connection between several cases involving the toy guns.