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Suspicious loitering at school | Federal Way Police Blotter

The registered owner of the vehicle has a history of arrests for indecent exposure.

Youth shared their favorite quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the event at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Federal Way celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

See photos from the Jan. 15 event held at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

Senior Avion McLemore goes up for a transition bucket. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer Boys win ninth straight over Auburn Mountainview

A slow start wasn’t enough to stop the Titans, who are on their longest win streak since 2013.

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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Alena McDugle

McDugle helped TJ get two wins averaging 209.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Yago Montero

Montero has made WCD in bth relays he has been a part of.

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Small plane crashes on side of Auburn roadway

The plane’s sole occupant was taken to the hospital with “minor” injuries.

The plane door that flew off of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX found by NTSB investigators in a Portland resident’s backyard. (Courtesy of NTSB)

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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership

Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Shady contractor | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, Kent Police arrested a 45-year-old man on a $500,000 warrant out of Idaho for rape…

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Auburn Police Department Officer Jeffrey Nelson.

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Commission challenges Auburn police officer’s certification

Embattled officer Jeffrey Nelson’s lawyer has concerns about the complaint affecting his right to a fair trial.

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Pet blood donation shortages have been low since the pandemic began.

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Donating blood for pets is easy for local dogs and cats

BluePearl Pet Hospital seeks pet blood donations from eligible canines and felines.

Loren Meiser’s hand lettered sign warns any passersby that there is a wetland present in the forested land near his home. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Man stands firm in protecting Federal Way wetland from developers

‘You have no idea how much I love this place.’

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Orange juice assault | Federal Way Police Blotter

Two individuals were in a verbal dispute over parking near the 1200 block of South 320th Street.

MLK Jr. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. (File photo)

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Mid-Jan. 2024 edition | Federal Way Community Calendar

The free MLK Jr. Event begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at the Federal Way Performing Arts…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Murder for gold | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we explore a Kent man accused of luring murder victims with the promise of gold,…

Map of recent overnight lane closures on SR 516 at 30th Avenue South. These closures were from Jan. 9-11 and more like it are coming this month. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Light rail construction returns after holiday break

Here are some road closures in Federal Way.

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Entering his final year in office, Gov. Jay Inslee called for action on several fronts in his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature.

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Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights

While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…

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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…

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Federal Way prepares for cold weather this weekend

At least 50 Federal Way residents were affected by power outages Tuesday morning from the winds overnight.

Federal Way High School alum Peter Vong has broken eight Washington state records in the USA Powerlifting Federation. Courtesy photo

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FWHS alum sets sights on junior nationals in powerlifting

Peter Vong has the highest squat in the world at 430 pounds.