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The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

FEMA community vaccination center opening in Federal Way, Auburn

Free COVID-19 vaccinations for adults, kids; Federal Way location appointments available now.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
A man was shot and killed in the Federal Way Crossings parking lot on Dec. 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

Crime-conscious mayors criticize King County’s juvenile justice program

Auburn, Federal Way, Kent and Renton make up 27% of felony filings charged by the prosecutor.

A man was shot and killed in the Federal Way Crossings parking lot on Dec. 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of South Sound News
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Sound Transit Board approves Federal Way site for light rail maintenance facility

South 336th St. site results in total loss of Christian Faith Center, dozens of displaced residents.

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Evergreen Middle School in Kent celebrates healing, renaming ceremony

Federal Way Public School’s previous name of Totem considered culturally insensitive

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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals

Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.

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Uso Hale’s body was discovered near the 4600 block of S. 352nd Street on Nov. 12 after neighbors called to report an object in the ditch. (Screenshot)

Kent man charged with murder after man fatally shot, left in ditch near Auburn

Body of Uso Hale, 39, found in unincorporated King County. His last known address was in Federal Way.

Uso Hale’s body was discovered near the 4600 block of S. 352nd Street on Nov. 12 after neighbors called to report an object in the ditch. (Screenshot)
A birds-eye view of South King County overlooks the city of Federal Way and provides a peek at Mount Rainier in the distance. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

South King mayors meet to address crime, gun violence

The mayors of Federal Way, Kent, Auburn and Renton attended the Dec. 3 meeting.

A birds-eye view of South King County overlooks the city of Federal Way and provides a peek at Mount Rainier in the distance. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda
The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington

The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
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3 injured in Federal Way Tuesday night shootings

Two of the victims sustained life-threatening injuries.

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Photo courtesy of Kristen Gregory via the Federal Way Police Department’s Facebook page.

Federal Way mayor responds to surge of crime, violence in South Sound

November is Federal Way’s second deadliest month with three homicides so far.

Photo courtesy of Kristen Gregory via the Federal Way Police Department’s Facebook page.
(L-R) Homeowner in S. 344th Street neighborhood Mia Franklin, GarageTown unit owner Peter Barbin, and GarageTown Condominium Association President Brad Thorson. Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

Residents, city officials say ‘Not in Federal Way’ to Sound Transit’s OMF site

Board to select Kent or Federal Way location in December for light rail facility

(L-R) Homeowner in S. 344th Street neighborhood Mia Franklin, GarageTown unit owner Peter Barbin, and GarageTown Condominium Association President Brad Thorson. Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing
Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO

Federal Way man accused of shooting homeless man over stolen drugs

Occurred outside of Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way

Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO
Totem Middle School is located at 26630 40th Ave. South in Kent. Photo courtesy of the Totem Middle School Facebook page

Federal Way school board renames Totem Middle School in Kent

New name is Evergreen as district must remove inappropriate Native American symbolism

Totem Middle School is located at 26630 40th Ave. South in Kent. Photo courtesy of the Totem Middle School Facebook page
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King County Courthouse comfort dog dies

King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on Nov. 12. Murphy, a mixed… Continue reading

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Boy, 13, found dead in Federal Way park is identified | Update

Avril Brown Jr. was just a few days away from his 14th birthday, a family friend says.

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Michael Brian Protzman holds a trophy on Nov. 1. Photo via Protzman's Negative48 Telegram channel
Michael Brian Protzman holds a trophy on Nov. 1. Photo via Protzman's Negative48 Telegram channel
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Off-duty Federal Way Police officer shot while on morning run in Puyallup

The off-duty officer was shot after coming across suspects attempting to break into a Puyallup business.

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Photo courtesy of Kristen Gregory via the Federal Way Police Department’s Facebook page.

Federal Way City Council approves hiring 13 more police officers

Chief: It takes about 14 months from a person’s hiring date to their first day on the streets.

Photo courtesy of Kristen Gregory via the Federal Way Police Department’s Facebook page.
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4 injured after semi-truck rolls on I-5 south near Kent

Collision occurred just before noon on Oct. 28 near South 272nd Street

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Dash Point State Park is located at 5700 block of SW Dash Point Road in Federal Way. Mirror file photo

Couple robbed, woman kidnapped while camping at Dash Point State Park

Federal Way police are still searching for suspects.

Dash Point State Park is located at 5700 block of SW Dash Point Road in Federal Way. Mirror file photo