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    The Apple Massage location in the 28700 block of Pacific Highway South in May 2023. File photo
    Pair pleads guilty to operating illegal massage parlor...
    By Joshua Solorzano • May 4, 2025 9:00 am

    They face up to three and a half years in prison.

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    Example of ghost gun parts seized - not from this case. (Black Press file photo)
    Man caught in Auburn after carjacking pleads guilty
    By Joshua Solorzano • May 4, 2025 7:30 am

    He was found possessing a “ghost gun,” which is illegal in Washington state.

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    The most expensive scratch tickets sell for $20 and $30. (Washington State Lottery)
    $10,000 lottery ticket purchased in Federal Way unclaimed...
    By Mirror Staff • May 2, 2025 11:11 am

    The unclaimed funds are placed into a reserve account, which goes toward supporting education.

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    File photo
    Bike rider shot with BB gun | Federal...
    By Mirror Staff • May 1, 2025 4:30 pm

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    Photos courtesy of Washington State Patrol.
    Driver flees from police and takes a swim...
    By Joshua Solorzano • May 1, 2025 12:30 pm

    The suspect drove over 103 mph and fled from Federal Way to Auburn.

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    Ken Blevens shared his support for the planned youth psychiatric facility after a Q-and-A with operator Emerald City Behavioral Health. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
    Stand Up Federal Way hosts meeting about youth...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 1, 2025 11:30 am

    The community Q-and-A was a response to a city council decision process that public commentors and even members of the council called “rushed.”

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    Contributed photos from National Gun Violence Memorial of Joaquin Ramirez and Hector Gonzalez-Valdez. Courtesy photos
    Federal Way teens involved in fatal Pierce County...
    By Joshua Solorzano • May 1, 2025 10:45 am

    Todd Beamer High School student had been expelled for bringing a firearm to school.

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    Example of a graphic rendering of ADU that’s used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program. While ADUs are increasingly gaining popularity around the region as codes become less restrictive, the application of this building type in Federal Way is still fairly low. (Courtesy image)
    Backyard cottages and more could soon be easier...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • April 28, 2025 7:00 am

    City council will vote soon on changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permitting.

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    Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced...
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 25, 2025 5:50 pm

    The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

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    Bonnie and Steven Kness, Officer Wells and Chief Hwang. Photo provided by the city of Federal Way.
    FWPD officers honored with life-saving awards
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 25, 2025 4:30 pm

    Chief Andy Hwang shared that “not all police agencies respond to CPR calls, but we do because protecting and saving lives is our number one priority.”

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    File photo
    Possum put out of its misery | Federal...
    By Mirror Staff • April 24, 2025 4:30 pm

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    Pictures of Rocky Lasavii from a Federal Way Police Department Public Records request. Courtesy photo
    Man attempting to lure child from FW gym...
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 24, 2025 12:30 pm

    His sentence was a 12-month suspended sentence with credit for time served and two years of probation.

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    Richard Lavietes | Obituary
    Case dismissed against Federal Way man who dismembered...
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 24, 2025 11:30 am

    The court found Nicholas Van Cleave incompetent to stand trial.

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    Federal Way woman suspected of DUI involved in...
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 17, 2025 4:50 pm

    The injured 65-year-old victim was sent to Tacoma General, but the suspect was not injured and was booked into jail.

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    Man shoots himself in the leg | Federal...
    By Mirror Staff • April 17, 2025 9:21 am

    From the Federal Way police log.

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    A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)
    FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused...
    By Bailey Josie • April 14, 2025 3:00 pm

    Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm, and that the state will appeal.

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    Bob Roegner began writing his “Inside Politics” column in 2006. File photo
    Bob Roegner, former mayor and columnist, dies
    By Andy Hobbs • April 14, 2025 10:22 am

    He was known for his “Inside Politics” column as well as years of service in Auburn and South King County.

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    New officers being sworn in front of Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Courtesy photo.
    Seven new officers sworn into the Federal Way...
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 13, 2025 7:30 am

    This brought the total number of officers up to 144.

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    Members of the Washington State Youth Advisory Council. Courtesy photo.
    Washington State Youth Advisory Council seeks local applicants
    By Joshua Solorzano • April 12, 2025 1:30 pm

    Federal Way student is among two from South King County serving on the council.

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    A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
    By Bailey Josie • April 11, 2025 5:35 pm

    Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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