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Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk...
By Olivia Sullivan • May 23, 2023 3:00 pm

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

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Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)
Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son...
By Olivia Sullivan • April 10, 2023 7:06 pm

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa...
By Olivia Sullivan • November 11, 2022 3:00 pm

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion...
By Olivia Sullivan • October 28, 2022 4:15 pm

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

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Photo courtesy of Sound Transit
Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens
By Olivia Sullivan • July 28, 2022 4:45 pm

Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.

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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional...
By Olivia Sullivan • June 2, 2022 2:00 pm

Vessel will serve communities beyond South King Fire’s main jurisdictions of Federal Way and Des Moines, including Vashon Island and Maury Island.

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Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen.
FBI searching for Auburn couple convicted for fraud,...
By Olivia Sullivan • May 3, 2022 4:30 pm

The two were last seen leaving a Federal Way hotel on May 1.

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Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal...
By Olivia Sullivan • April 28, 2022 3:30 pm

This will be Dick’s ninth burger restaurant; plans to open in 2023.

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Covington man suspected of drive-by shooting in Federal...
By Olivia Sullivan • April 28, 2022 1:45 pm

The 23-year-old man was captured in Portland.

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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking...
By Olivia Sullivan • March 9, 2022 12:45 pm

Johnson (D-Federal Way) sponsored legislative bills on police reform, use of force.

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St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan
King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy...
By Olivia Sullivan • February 18, 2022 8:45 am

Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.

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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to...
By Olivia Sullivan • February 3, 2022 9:22 am

Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg photographed in Jan. 2022 in the King County Courthouse in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Dan DeLong
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
By Olivia Sullivan • January 7, 2022 12:42 pm

After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.

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Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo
Sound Transit Board approves Federal Way site for...
By Olivia Sullivan • December 16, 2021 5:15 pm

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

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Photo courtesy of South Sound News
King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
By Olivia Sullivan • December 10, 2021 1:10 pm

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

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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 to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to...
By Olivia Sullivan • December 2, 2021 3:01 pm

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

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King County Courthouse comfort dog dies
By Olivia Sullivan • November 12, 2021 11:30 am

King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on…

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This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Courtesy photo
King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson &...
By Olivia Sullivan • October 5, 2021 2:15 pm

The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.

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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next...
By Olivia Sullivan • October 4, 2021 12:00 pm

Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.

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Photo courtesy of Valeria Boltneva from Pexels
King County to require vaccination proof or negative...
By Olivia Sullivan • September 16, 2021 4:00 pm

New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.

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A Decatur High School student in Federal Way participates in a conditioning workout in Feb. 2021 as the state eased back in to in-person activities. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing...
By Olivia Sullivan • August 19, 2021 12:30 pm

Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.

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King County announces purchase agreement of Federal Way...
By Olivia Sullivan • July 29, 2021 12:55 pm

Hotel and two additional Seattle properties to become part of county’s Health Through Housing homelessness program.

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Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting...
By Olivia Sullivan • July 2, 2021 2:30 pm

Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.

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