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    News <p>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</p>

    Affordable housing will be built next to FW light rail station

    Their proposal includes approximately 230 homes across two buildings.

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    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 19, 2025 1:00 pm
    News Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

    Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way police blotter

    By Mirror Staff
    News 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 three years

    By Joshua Solorzano
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo. Courtesy photo
    ‘South Hill rapist’ residing in Federal Way dies
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 3, 2025 10:05 am

    Convicted rapist Kevin Coe dies at age 78.

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    Curtis Crockett. Courtesy photo.
    Family continues to hope for missing Federal Way...
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 2, 2025 4:54 pm

    According to his sisters, what makes the situation so strange is that Curtis Crockett is not contacting his kids.

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    The Commons at Federal Way mall in December 2025. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.
    Fall City man fatally shot Nov. 26 in...
    By Joshua Solorzano • December 1, 2025 10:54 am

    Officers found a suspect nearby and arrested him on the charge of murder.

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    Screenshot of the press release.
    Federal Way woman federally charged for post office...
    By Joshua Solorzano • November 28, 2025 1:20 pm

    She, alongside others, allegedly broke into post offices in Kitsap, Thurston, Pierce, King and Island Counties.

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    Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Council members will finalize FW’s legislative priorities
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 27, 2025 9:30 am

    Community feedback is encouraged.

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    Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.
    Bank robbery | Federal Way police blotter
    By Mirror Staff • November 26, 2025 3:30 pm

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    Matthew Saelor was fatally shot July 4, 2022, in Federal Way. Courtesy photo
    Man pleads guilty to manslaughter for 2022 fatal...
    By Joshua Solorzano • November 26, 2025 1:30 pm

    Prosecutors recommend that he receive a sentence of just over 15 years.

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