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    Performers from Northwest Tap Connection perform at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event in Federal Way in 2025. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Commission reveals speaker for 2026 MLK celebration
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 21, 2025 7:30 am

    The Federal Way Diversity Commission has announced the speaker for the next Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration and remembrance…

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    Federal Way City Councilmember Jack Dovey explains the recent project in Federal Way to partner with a local church on an affordable housing development during the Legislative Agenda Breakfast. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Legislators will focus on children and families in...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 20, 2025 7:30 am

    The annual Legislative Agenda Breakfast took place on Dec. 10 in Federal Way.

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    A celebration for Judge David Larson was held Dec. 11 at the Federal Way Community Center. Larson is retiring at the end of the year from his position on the Federal Way Municipal Court. Pictured left to right: Vickie Chynoweth, Janice Siebenaler, David Larson, Linda Persha. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 19 edition
    By Mirror Staff • December 19, 2025 1:10 pm

    Check out local holiday entertainment.

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    What is now a construction zone next to the Federal Way light rail station will ultimately become one of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects next to the light rail. MSC will partner to transform one of these parcels of land into affordable housing units, but the others have not yet been awarded. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Affordable housing will be built next to FW...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 19, 2025 1:00 pm

    Their proposal includes approximately 230 homes across two buildings.

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    Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
    Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
    By Benjamin Ray • December 19, 2025 12:35 pm

    The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

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    Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week:...
    By Mirror Staff • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Collier was a top finisher at the 3A state final cross country meet.

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    Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Kaimani...
    By Mirror Staff • December 19, 2025 1:30 am

    Baker made a immediate impact qualifying for state his freshman year.

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    Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.
    Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way...
    By Mirror Staff • December 18, 2025 11:37 am

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
    By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

    In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

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    Left to right: The firearm found at Tolbert’s home and the firearm he sold after the Federal Way shootout. Photos from court documents.
    Man in Federal Way shootout sentenced to over...
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 17, 2025 9:24 am

    According to the Department of Justice, tapped phone calls heard him discussing a shootout in Federal Way before he sold his firearm.

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    A tree and a wreath from the Holiday Wreath and Tree Festival. Courtesy photos.
    A charitable custom holiday tree and wreath event
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 17, 2025 9:18 am

    Village Green held its second year of holding the Wreath and Tree Festival that raises proceeds for a local charity.

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    A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office
    Green River levee breach impacts small areas of...
    By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 2:46 pm

    Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

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    Courtesy of WSDOT
    Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent...
    December 14, 2025 3:08 pm

    The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn are closed…

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    FBI flyer announcing award for information about Samuel Ramirez.
    $25,000 reward for Federal Way double homicide suspect
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 13, 2025 8:30 am

    Samuel Ramirez was allegedly driven to Tijuana, Mexico, by his parents two days after the killings at Stars Bar and Grill.

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    Founder Seung Park graduated from Todd Beamer High School and chose to open Climb NORA in Federal Way to share the sport and community he loves with the city he grew up in. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
    Gym takes climbing to new heights in Federal...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 13, 2025 7:30 am

    Founder is a graduate of Todd Beamer High School.

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    Rylee Cabang salutes after her bar routine. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Thomas Jefferson gymnasts win only home meet of...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 12, 2025 2:10 pm

    Rylee Cabang shines in final home meet of senior year for Raiders.

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    Mikynzie Pelissier gets the pin for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    NPSL girls wrestling action
    By Benjamin Ray • December 12, 2025 1:28 pm

    Decatur, Federal Way and Todd Beamer all had wrestlers competing at league meet.

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    Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)
    Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm

    As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

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    Courtesy Photo, WSP
    Federal Way man dies in Adams County crash
    By Mirror Staff • December 12, 2025 11:02 am

    The man was a 51-year-old male passenger.

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    The Federal Way Community Center’s Sabrina Bates, inclusion coordinator, and Brittany Marth, inclusion assistant, talk about the city’s programs for people with disabilities during the Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses community conversation Dec. 9 at Poverty Bay Cafe. Staff photo
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 12 edition
    By Mirror Staff • December 12, 2025 6:30 am

    Highlight: Winter Bonsai Solstice takes place Dec. 13 at the Pacific Bonsai Museum.

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