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    News <p>Gary Ichinaga, a volunteer fixer at the South King Tool Library, works on a microwave during last week’s repair cafe, an event in which locals can get help repairing their stuff rather than throwing it away. Photo by Bruce Honda.</p>

    South King Tool Library will open second branch thanks to grant

    The South King Tool Library in Federal Way will open a second branch in the South King County area thanks...

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    By Alex Bruell • March 18, 2023 1:30 am
    News From left: Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and State Rep. Kristine Reeves of the 30th Legislative District. Courtesy photos

    Here are the bills Federal Way area legislators worked on this session

    By Alex Bruell
    News Decatur High School security officer Derek Aparis. (Image via Federal Public Schools Facebook page.)

    Decatur security guard charged with sexual misconduct with student

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    CISFWH Executive Director David de la Fuente speaks to the crowd on March 10 at the annual fundraiser breakfast, hosted at Thomas Jefferson High School. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
    Communities in Schools hosts annual breakfast fundraiser
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 16, 2023 11:20 am

    Communities in Schools of Federal Way — Highline (CISFWH) hosted its annual fundraiser breakfast on March 10, celebrating 30 years…

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    Police lights (File photo)
    Teen dies in shooting in Campus Drive area
    By Alex Bruell • March 16, 2023 8:30 am

    A teenager was killed in an apparent shooting Wednesday, March 15, in the 1900 block of SW Campus Drive, according…

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    School bus driver accidentally pepper sprayed | Federal...
    By Mirror Staff • March 15, 2023 5:20 pm

    Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 8-14.

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    File photo 
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.
    Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 14, 2023 4:43 pm

    OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

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    Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
    First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2023 12:30 pm

    The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

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    El Centro de la Raza Executive Director Estela Ortega, left, stands with Mirror reporter Alex Bruell and Liz Huizar, director of Youth Services at El Centro de la Raza. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
    Article of the Year 2023: El Centro saves...
    By Mirror Staff • March 11, 2023 1:30 pm

    With the 24-hour, year-round news cycle, readers have a lot of information to remember. Throughout the Mirror’s coverage in the…

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    Dr. VanDevanter. Courtesy photo
    Dr. Camille VanDevanter voted Best Dentist
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 11, 2023 3:30 pm

    This winner has a lot to smile about.

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    Jaime Monje holds open the door at the Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Federal Way, where he is the general manager. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Azteca manager strives to make restaurant feel like...
    By Alex Bruell • March 10, 2023 4:00 pm

    Azteca, operated by general manager Jaime Monje, was voted Best Family Dining and Best Mexican Cuisine of Federal Way.

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    Federal Way Mirror Multi-Media Sales Manager Cindy Ducich stands with the Best Fitness Facility winner, BestHour Fitness. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    14 businesses earn 5-year honor
    By Mirror Staff • March 12, 2023 7:30 am

    Community members voted these businesses the Best of Federal Way for five years in a row.

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    David Harrison, left, and Jamony Young hold their Hometown Hero of the Year awards on March 8. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Hometown Heroes of the Year 2023: David Harrison...
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 11, 2023 6:30 am

    The two awardees were honored at the March 8 celebration.

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    Federal Way Mirror Multi-Media Sales Manager Cindy Ducich stands with the Best Breakfast winner, Black Bear Diner. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Best of Federal Way 2023 results: Food categories
    March 10, 2023 8:30 am

    Best lunch, steakhouse, bubble tea and more.

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    Federal Way Mirror Multi-Media Sales Manager Cindy Ducich stands with the Best Massage winner, Toni Johnson @ You’re Wellness Massage. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Best of Federal Way 2023 results: Service categories
    By Mirror Staff • March 10, 2023 8:30 am

    Federal Way residents voted on best chiropractor, dentist, veterinarian and more.

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    Federal Way Mirror Multi-Media Sales Manager Cindy Ducich stands with the Best Teacher - Middle School winner, Ahmad Tirhi of Sacajawea Middle School. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
    Best of Federal Way 2023 results: Living categories
    March 10, 2023 8:30 am

    Best teacher, police officer, doggy daycare and more.

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    This image shows the vehicle believed to have struck and killed Robert Spafford on March 1. The passenger’s side rear view mirror was missing after the collision. Image from Federal Way PD.
    Know about this fatal hit-and-run March 1? Federal...
    By Alex Bruell • March 9, 2023 4:50 pm

    Robert Spafford, a Navy veteran, was struck and killed that evening on Pacific Highway.

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    Best of Federal Way: Mirror honors top restaurants, services and more
    Best of Federal Way: Mirror honors top restaurants,...
    By Mirror Staff • March 10, 2023 1:30 am

    The Mirror also celebrated its 25th anniversary at the event.

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    Photo by Bruce Honda
Numerous notable women in the Federal Way community stand for a picture as the city council honors Women’s History Month.
    City council favors northward expansion for maintenance facility
    By Alex Bruell • March 9, 2023 8:00 am

    Steel Lake Annex area was previously under consideration for the project.

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    Centerstage Theatre presents comic-inspired ‘El Coqui Espectacular and...
    By Mirror Staff • March 9, 2023 1:30 pm

    A new theatrical extravaganza takes the stage from March 24 to April 16.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)
    House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons...
    By Jerry Cornfield • March 9, 2023 12:36 pm

    Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.

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    Law enforcement officials investigate the scene of a fatal shooting near a freeway ramp in Federal Way on May 4, 2022. (File photo courtesy of South Sound News)
    Investigation of deputy-involved shooting death goes on and...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 9, 2023 12:23 pm

    In the ten months following the May 4, 2022, shooting death of Cicero Sanchez, 31, on South 317th Street and…

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    Decatur High School in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools
    Decatur security guard arrested after allegations of sexual...
    By Olivia Sullivan • March 9, 2023 9:50 am

    The security guard was arrested Wednesday, March 8 , and booked into jail for first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor.

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    • GenCare celebrates 25 years serving western Washington seniors
    • Live jazz concerts returning to Dash Point area church
    • South King Tool Library will open second branch thanks to grant
    • Federal Way alum’s pro football career brings him back home
    • Here are the bills Federal Way area legislators worked on this session

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