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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell speaks at the 2023 State of the City Address. (File photo)

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 9 edition

Mayor’s State of the City Address is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 15.

A karaoke singer competes in front of a packed crowd during the International Karaoke Federation’s competition last year. Photo provided by Garvaundo Hamilton.

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Global karaoke competition is headquartered in Federal Way

Karaoke Idols seeks bars and event venues to host.

Cheryl Hurst shared exciting updates about the upcoming March for Diapers at the Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Council update: Options for new City Hall, fighting mold at the community center

Also: Good news for March of Diapers fundraiser.

Federal Way Discount Guns, 4101 S. 324th St. (File photo)

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Federal Way Discount Guns owner to pay fine of $3 million

Store violated Washington’s prohibition on selling high-capacity magazines.

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Teen girls steal liquor and cigars | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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NTSB investigators examine the MED plug from Alaska Airlines flight 1282.

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Report: Boeing 737 Max was missing four bolts on exit door

On Jan. 5, the plane was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, at 16,000 feet of elevation…

Inert AIR-2 Genie rocket found at Bellevue residence. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

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Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence

Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

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Police arrest Federal Way man for reportedly shooting and injuring woman

Three armed men allegedly showed up at Kent home Feb. 5 in middle of the afternoon.

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Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

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King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Caden Barclay

Barclay won a JV wrestling tournament at Kentwood.

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Thomas Jefferson Female Athlete of the Week: Alyssa Xiong

Xiong is a hard worker and the definition of a scholar athlete.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Two structures stand out from the other homes along 28th Avenue South due to their unique log cabin appearance.

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City to demolish properties for maintenance facility

Community members inquire about pair of log cabin homes.

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Federal Way Municipal Court Judge David Larson was the keynote speaker at the Federal Way Mirror’s monthly Hot off the Presses gathering Dec. 19, 2023, at Poverty Bay Cafe. Larson detailed how he works to save youthful offenders before they spiral into the criminal justice system. The Mirror’s next Hot off the Presses event is at 1 p.m. Feb. 20.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 2 edition

Mayor’s State of the City Address is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 15.

Exposed beams reveal the entirety of the roof after the ceiling fell in at an apartment in the Miro apartment complex. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Apartment tenants deal with aftermath of collapsed ceilings

Attorney for Housing Justice Project says these Federal Way residents “have a very obvious claim against the landlord.”

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ATM stolen with a yellow crane | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

South King County legislators (left to right, top to bottom): Rep. Debra Entenman, Rep. Chris Stearns, Sen. Claudia Kauffman, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, Rep. Eric Robertson, Sen. Phil Fortunato, Rep. Jamila Taylor, Rep. Kristine Reeves, and Sen. Claire Wilson.

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What are the priorities for South King County legislators?

Legislative districts in Auburn, Federal Way and Kent include Washington’s 30th, 31st and 47th.

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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.

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King County Regional Homeless Authority’s Point-In-Time Count underway

The PIT Count is important to understand annual trends for the region and for the housing authority to…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Joseline Abundis-Sanchez

Joseline has shown remarkable leadership and athleticism this season.