Federal Way Memorial Field. Photo provided by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Memorial Field to host girls flag football championships

The semifinals and finals will be played at the recently renovated field in the sport’s inaugural year.

New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering

MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from…

Racial demographics in Federal Way still echo racially restrictive covenants, even though they haven’t been legally enforceable for decades. Census data mapped by bestneighborhood.org.

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Racist language found in Federal Way property documents

City will notify owners and share steps they can take to remove it.

Wayside United Church of Christ (UCC) is located at 31247 SW Dash Point Road. Out of two portions of the property that are currently vacant and wooded, the church believes that the portion of their property located at the intersection of SW Dash Point Road and 21st Avenue (marked by “X” on the map) would be the most appealing to a potential buyer. Image from city documents

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Affordable housing: City to explore partnership with church

There are 61 churches total within Federal Way, and they collectively own 179.9 acres.

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Woman dies in Federal Way collision early Nov. 21

A 26-year-old woman, whom officers suspect was drinking alcohol before crashing into another driver, died early Nov. 21.

A photo of Tevin Kamau from his GoFundMe. Courtesy photo.

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Man pleads guilty to August 2023 murder in Federal Way

The Pacific man is charged with a 2023 fatal shooting at the Campus Green Apartments.

The Olson Bros Band performed on Friday, Nov. 14, at the free event hosted by the city of Federal Way at the Performing Arts and Event Center to unveil their plans for a three-day community festival planned to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo by Bruce Honda

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 21 edition

Celebrate the grand opening of the light rail on Dec. 6.

The entrance to Holy Innocents School of the Northwest. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Man sentenced in stabbing of Federal Way teacher

2023 incident occurred at Holy Innocents School of the Northwest.

Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships

Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Man dies after being hit by vehicle on Pacific Highway

According to police, the incident does not appear to be criminal in nature.

Alleged photos of Gonzalez-Barragan attempting and committing robberies. Screenshots from court documents

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Federal Way man arrested for bank and casino robberies

He is accused of attempting two robberies and getting away with about $18,000 in another.

A photo of students and police officers who played in the game. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way hosts first ‘Cops vs. Ballers’ basketball game

In the end, the team of ballers, consisting of students, beat the cops.

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Happy ending massage offer | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Sutton Kelsey controls the ball for the Hornets. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

2025 NPSL all-league soccer teams announced

Enumclaw’s Sutton Kelsey and Stadium’s Haley Millan win player of the year.

Turkeys from a past Brooklake Church turkey drive in Federal Way. Photo provided by Shelley Pauls

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Food resources in Federal Way

Upcoming donation drives, food pantries and more.

Pacific Bonsai Museum curator Aarin Packard describes one of his favorite bonsai, a tiny living forest from one of his teachers. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

Life

Winter happenings at the Pacific Bonsai Museum

Special traveling exhibit is on display.

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hands a soccer ball to Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at a press event at the Federal Way transit station on Oct. 30 to kick off simulated service of the new Federal Way Link Extension. For the next month, the trains will run their regular schedule without passengers to ensure the trains are ready to go live starting Dec. 6. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 14 edition

Celebrate the grand opening of the light rail on Dec. 6.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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People attempt to rob a student while walking to school | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos

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Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.