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Mayor Jim Ferrell shares a football metaphor to talk about an updated permitting process on Feb. 15 at the PAEC in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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State of the City 2024: FW mayor highlights economic development and more

In the spirit of celebrating businesses, Mayor Jim Ferrell shared that 1,400 new business licenses were submitted to…

CCTV footage captured Shellonda Keychell Daniel stealing from Ulta’s Renton location on Dec. 14, 2022. (Court documents.)

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Woman’s stealing spree from local Ulta stores leads to charges

The thefts ranged from individual store losses of $1,042 to $19,459, and the Attorney General’s Office has filed…

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FW police investigate homicide involving man found on Hoyt Road

A 68-year-old man died as a result of a shooting in Federal Way on Feb. 13.

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

Students get ready to perform Sebae, a deep bow, wishing elders Happy New Year at the Korean School on Feb. 10. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 16 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Poverty Bay…

Delbert Richardson says he is an educator, not a teacher, with “a unique pedagogy that focuses on primary resources, which are the artifacts, storyboards and the ancient art of storytelling.” Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Presentation helps create personal connections to Black history

Federal Way school hosts The Unspoken Truths, a traveling educational experience.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Jaelyn Quintanilla

Quintanilla earned her second varsity letter and was named academic state champion.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dean Tucker

Tucker dropped 12-seconds on his 500-yard freestyle time to qualify for state

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: David Abramyan

Abramyan ranks seventh in the state at 157.

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Teniah Armstead

Armstead is the offensive and defensive leader of the Gators

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

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Restaurant manager shot | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Police arrest Federal Way teens in multi-city crime spree

On Jan. 27, a man called the Bellevue police to identify his daughter as one of the individuals…

3A NPSL MVP Jaylen Petty dunks the ball against Lincoln in the first round of the playoffs. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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NPSL All League basketball awards announced

Auburn, Kent and Federal Way school districts represented.

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Centerstage Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web”

“Spider’s Web” runs through Feb. 18.

King County Courthouse, Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Kent, Federal Way men sentenced for fatal drive-by shooting

Third man also sentenced in 2017 Seattle killing of woman, 20, a passenger in boyfriend’s car

Jonathan Verbiscar and wife Lori Kline at the Fred Meyer where they now work together. Jonathan is the first graduate from FUSION’s new job skills program, which helped him secure his job and find more stability for the couple and their daughter. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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New training program creates another path toward stability

Federal Way’s FUSION connects clients with job skills that help them rise above homelessness.

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Federal Way man arrested for trafficking two Oregon minors

Arrested by Bellevue police, the 25-year-old man faces two counts of trafficking in the second degree, two counts…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Anisah Rogers

Rogers demonstrates a handful of qualities that helped Titans cheer go to state.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Ahmed Ismail

Ismail is the ultimate team guy and competes every night.