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    Lonzell Isaiah King. Courtesy photos
    Federal Way man sentenced for Auburn burglary turned...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 15, 2026 10:40 am

    The defendant received a sentence of nearly six and a half years.

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    The scene of the shooting at Evergreen Court Apartments. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Man shot at Evergreen Court Apartments
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 14, 2026 8:46 am

    It’s believed the suspect fled the scene in a white Ford F150.

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    Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police
    Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 12, 2026 2:56 pm

    A Jan. 10 Pacific Highway crash left a 19-year-old dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old facing charges.

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    Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images
    Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in...
    By Benjamin Ray • January 12, 2026 1:07 pm

    It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

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    From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond
    What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative...
    By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation • January 12, 2026 12:45 pm

    With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders…

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    FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer shares the annual update on the school district at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon Jan. 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Superintendent highlights FWPS achievements and levy in annual...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 10, 2026 7:30 am

    Dr. Pfeiffer lauds early education programs, increased attendance, cellphone policy and more.

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    Evagelia “Evan” Potifara’s vigil on Jan. 4. Courtesy photo.
    Justice sought by family of Federal Way man...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 10, 2026 7:00 am

    Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma casino.

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    Sabrina Ibrahimkhail is a local women’s rights activist, writer, poet and businesswoman and the founder and executive director of Afghan Women’s Empowerment in Oregon. Here she shares poetry at Yalda Night on Dec. 20. Courtesy photo.
    Local Afghan community celebrates resilience during Yalda Night
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 10, 2026 1:30 am

    Federal Way community members shared poems and ate traditional treats of pomegranates and homemade cookies at a celebration of Persian…

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    Gracie Leenhiavue throws the football for Thomas Jefferson High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson flag football snaps losing streak
    By Benjamin Ray • January 9, 2026 2:00 pm

    The Raiders win four straight after starting off 0-5.

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    Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.
    Mailboxes taken down | Federal Way police blotter
    By Mirror Staff • January 9, 2026 1:30 pm

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    Alleged victims and suspects from different cases. Top row, left to right: Victim Nena Edmonds, suspect Jose Guadalupe Linares-Morales. Bottom row, left to right: Woo Jin Hahn and Soo Jin Hahn, and victim Rashawn Nikkovone Lucas. Courtesy photos
    A recap of 2025 murders in Federal Way
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 9, 2026 1:22 pm

    Five out of nine cases lead to arrests.

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    Martin Moore is sworn in as a new member of the Federal Way City Council on Jan. 6 by State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-District 30). Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    FW City Council swears in three new members
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 9, 2026 11:30 am

    The first Federal Way City Council meeting of 2026 saw a packed crowd, although it dwindled to only a handful…

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    King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who represents the Federal Way area, greets “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings after the county council recognized the game show legend Jan. 6. Jennings is known for his 74-game win streak on the show in 2004. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 9 edition
    By Mirror Staff • January 9, 2026 6:00 am

    Be sure to check out the Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event Jan. 14, featuring the new members of the Federal Way City Council.

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    Two people from the March 2025 video shooting at someone they saw in a parked car at an Arco gas station. Courtesy photo
    Man charged for March shooting at Federal Way...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 8, 2026 12:14 pm

    He and two others fired over 50 rounds at another car parked next to a gas pump.

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    King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)
    Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’...
    By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am

    “This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

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    The city of Federal Way celebrated the opening of three new home-based child care businesses including Mundo de Jugetes, with owner Nidia Hernandez shown here at the ribbon cutting on Dec. 30, 2025. The entrepreneurs were invested in by local program Imagine U and the City of Federal Way. Courtesy photo.
    Viral video sparks harassment at child care businesses...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 7, 2026 1:20 pm

    A viral video about fraud related to child care subsidies in Minnesota has sparked the harassment of day care operators…

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    Federal Way High School’s Fall 2025 performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Courtesy photo.
    Showcase series supports theater arts for FW students
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 6, 2026 2:05 pm

    There are five chances this month to enjoy the next generation of performance art talent from Federal Way High School…

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    On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite
    Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
    By Drew Dotson • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm

    After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

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    Photo by Bruce Honda
The most recent South King Fire Board of Commissioners meeting on Dec. 23 also functioned as a retirement party for Commissioner Bill Gates (in navy shirt) where he shared memories of how the combined Des Moines and South King Fire boards went from 8 to 5 commissioners by having incumbents run against each other.
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 2 edition
    By Mirror Staff • January 2, 2026 6:00 pm

    Lots of fun events are coming in the New Year.

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    Federal Way Mirror female athlete of the week:...
    By Mirror Staff • January 2, 2026 1:30 am

    Vincent is one of the most coachable players on the team.

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