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The city hosted an open house about the comprehensive plan on Feb. 29 at City Hall. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Residents attend open house to learn about comprehensive plan

The 2044 vision for Federal Way is for the city to lead South King County as “a livable,…

Lions Club members filled the audience with their vibrant jackets and smiles while being honored at the Federal Way City Council meeting March 5. Photo by Bruce Honda

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City leaders embrace change to police pursuit law

Council also approves new ordinance related to RVs, honors Lions Club.

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center releases report case outcomes

Report reveals outcomes for 408 sexual assault victims in 2021 backlogged court cases.

In this 2022 file photo, elected officials and proud community members with Irish heritage assist in raising the Irish flag at Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 8 edition

Irish flag-raising ceremony: Celebrate St Patrick’s Day and join the city for a raising of the Irish flag…

The Federal Way Police Department says officers recovered a fragment of blue plastic at the site of the collision they believe belongs to the suspect vehicle. (Courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department.)

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Police seek driver in fatal hit and run in Federal Way

Officers recovered a fragment of plastic with a “unique” blue paint at the scene believed to belong to…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Alivia Esguerra

Esguerra showed how much she could change last year by showing immense support for teammates.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dylan Cruz

Cruz has led the Titan soccer team in his two prior years and looks to lead them again…

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Suspect steals lots of blow dryers | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Quincey Smith and Lyrica Fuentes were this year’s Live Your Dream Awards winners. Photo by Bruce Honda

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FW Soroptimists honor two women with Live Your Dream Awards

This year, Quincey Smith and Lyrica Fuentes received the honors.

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Florida couple charged with kidnapping baby from Federal Way

The woman planned to serve as a surrogate mother in exchange for $70,000, according to charging documents.

Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Josias Kpontont

Kpontont averaged 14 points and six rebounds a game for the Raiders.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Rylee Cabang

Cabang is a star in and out of the classroom and took fourth on the bars at state.

Scene from a past Flavor of Federal Way. File photo

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Federal Way Community Festival is coming this summer

Festival is accepting applications for vendors and entertainers with a deadline of April 15.

Amanda Miller at the South King Tool Library in Federal Way as she looks for a tool for a visitor. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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When helping Federal Way, tool library director knows the drill

“I see the potential in everything,” says Amanda Miller, the Mirror’s most recent Hometown Hero.

Surveillance footage from April 2023 shows burglars using a truck to yank an ATM through the doors of the Puerto Vallarta restaurant in Twin Lakes. At the time of this incident, the restaurant had seen five break-ins in two months. (File photo)

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Federal Way businesses sound off on crime and safety

Police and city leaders join discussion with local business representatives.

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Homeowner deals with chronic graffiti | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Raffle winners show their surprise at last year’s Best of Federal Way event. This year’s Best of Federal Way is March 6 at the Federal Way Community Center. Check out local vendors, win raffle prizes and celebrate the city’s favorite people, businesses and more.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 1 edition

Best of Federal Way 2024 celebration: Join the Mirror at our annual celebration of the best restaurants, businesses,…

Raising of the Ukrainian flag at Federal Way City Hall on Friday, Feb. 23. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror)

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Federal Way raises Ukraine flag two years after invasion

“The City of Federal Way was one of the first cities who stood up in support of Ukraine.”

Candon Bible and Geron White walk back to the Federal Way bench after falling to Skyview. (Ben Ray / The Mirror)

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State hoops: Eagles fall in round of 12

Federal Way boys basketball team is sent home in 55-47 loss to Skyview.