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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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    Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week:...
    By Mirror Staff • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Siasat defeated two state champions enroute to a fourth place finish at invitational.

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    Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week:...
    By Mirror Staff • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Sinclair had 31 points in her first game of the season and helped Decatr to a 2-1 start.

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    Federal Way has a low to moderate risk of floods, according to the Washington Department of Ecology. Screenshot of map.
    Federal Way’s flood risk is low
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 11, 2025 11:30 am

    Large commuter population encouraged to be cautious.

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    Wild Waves Theme Park is at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way. Courtesy photo
    Wild Waves Theme Park to close in 2026
    By Mirror Staff • December 11, 2025 10:30 am

    Federal Way attraction opened in 1977.

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    Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.
    $500,000 lost in a scam | Federal Way...
    By Mirror Staff • December 11, 2025 10:04 am

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo
    Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
    December 10, 2025 2:45 pm

    The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

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    Community members try out the light rail for the first time on Dec. 6 at the Federal Way station. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Community celebrates new local light rail stations
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 10, 2025 9:43 am

    The light rail stations in Kent-Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal Way are officially open as of Dec. 6.

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    Jose Guadalupe Linares Morales. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way murder suspect arrested in Texas
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 10, 2025 9:30 am

    He is accused of stabbing a man at an apartment complex in Federal Way.

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    Doni Burkett and Todd Beamer head coach Brent Brilhante talk at the end of the game. Ben Ray / The Mirror
    Former Eagles lead Todd Beamer to impressive win...
    By Benjamin Ray • December 9, 2025 4:20 pm

    Doni Burkett (35), Oscar Garcia (21) and De Tre Walker (10) led Titans to second ever win at FWHS.

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    Artist Steve Nagode brought a scale diorama to City Hall to share his proposal, which would include statues, seating and a variety of interactive elements. (City photo)
    FW public art selection delayed to invite community...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 6, 2025 6:30 am

    The art will appear on the public-facing security wall along the east side of 28th Avenue South near Steel Lake Park.

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    This chart shows the total school district tax rate over time and how different voter-approved measures contribute to that total. Yellow indicates the School Construction Bond, gray the Tech Levy and orange the Federal Way HS Construction Bond. The EP&O Levy is the bottom section in blue. Graph courtesy of FWPS.
    FWPS levy renewal approved for February ballot
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 5, 2025 1:30 pm

    Levy will fund academic programs, instructional and support staff, and daily operational costs.

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    This year’s annual Holiday Festival at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center featured a kids market, where young people in the community shared and sold their creations, like this local author and illustrator. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 5 edition
    By Mirror Staff • December 5, 2025 6:30 am

    This year’s tree lighting and free holiday celebration will begin at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Town Square Park.

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    Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week:...
    By Mirror Staff • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Evin is an outstanding teammate consistently bringing positivity.

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    Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week:...
    By Mirror Staff • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Burkett has an uncanny gift of putting the ball in the hoop.

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    An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)
    WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm

    A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

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    Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police Department.
    Possibly intoxicated driver crashes into tree | Federal...
    By Mirror Staff • December 4, 2025 7:00 am

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    Photo provided by Marcus Yzaguirre.
    Federal Way’s Zamarie Tellez signs with Eastern
    By Benjamin Ray • December 3, 2025 3:32 pm

    The two sport athlete sets sights to Cheney after a much anticipated track season in the spring.

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    Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
    Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
    By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm

    Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

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    The Federal Way light rail station features colorful glass art installations and a view of Federal Way’s developing downtown core. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Light rail’s opening day includes celebrations and more
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 3, 2025 1:16 pm

    Three new stations officially open Dec. 6.

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