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<p>The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing</p>

State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of Merit

The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.

By Bailey Josie • March 21, 2025 1:55 pm

On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda

Federal Way Community Calendar | March 21 edition

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Possible shootout in the downtown core | Federal Way Police...

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Courtesy Photo, State of Washington — Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 13, 2025 10:12 am

Charging documents. — Woman sentenced to 89 months in prison for fatal crash

At the time of the crime, she resided in Federal Way.

By Joshua Solorzano • March 21, 2025 4:30 pm

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Gabriel Knudsen

Knudsen is a natural leader and well-liked by his peers.

By Mirror Staff • March 21, 2025 11:45 am

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Samantha Jolley

Jolley is committed to continuous improvement.

By Mirror Staff • March 21, 2025 11:37 am

Xfinity Internet Customers in Federal Way Get Speed Upgrade and...
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By Rodrigo Lopez • March 13, 2025 1:30 am

From left: Moises Lozacruz, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Clinical Operations Army Veteran, Veteran Spouse, Dr. Nichole Ayres, DSW, MBA, LICSW - Clinic Director and Andrew Graves, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Business Operations, Army Veteran. — Support for King County Veterans: Mental health, careers and community...

Find new opportunities with Valley Cities at the RecruitMilitary Job Fair on March 27 at Fort Lewis

By Valley Cities Behavorial Health Care • March 10, 2025 6:00 am

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 pleads guilty to federal charges

Tapped phone calls heard him discussing a shootout in Federal Way before he sold his firearm.

By Joshua Solorzano • March 20, 2025 4:30 pm

Through the trees at the empty facility designed to become a behavioral health crisis center at 822 S. 333rd St., the yellow signs of the roundabout in front of the Federal Way Community Center can be seen (middle right of photo). Council members and community members expressed concern about the proximity of the facility to the community center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror — FW City Council says no to opening crisis center

Concerns include the location of the proposed center and potential increased police response.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • March 20, 2025 1:52 pm

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Opinion

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com. — Have lunch with someone who disagrees with you | Whale’s...

On March 8, I met a reader and sometime critic of this column for lunch.

By Robert Whale • March 14, 2025 1:30 am

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com. — Still finding ways to stand in the sunshine | Whale’s...

As readers of this column may know by now, I am a terminal cancer patient.

By Robert Whale • March 8, 2025 11:30 am

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Xfinity Internet Customers in Federal Way Get Speed Upgrade and...

March 13, 2025 1:30 am

From left: Moises Lozacruz, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Clinical Operations Army Veteran, Veteran Spouse, Dr. Nichole Ayres, DSW, MBA, LICSW - Clinic Director and Andrew Graves, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Business Operations, Army Veteran. — Support for King County Veterans: Mental health, careers and community...

Find new opportunities with Valley Cities at the RecruitMilitary Job Fair on…

March 10, 2025 6:00 am

The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. — 10 things you need to know about this year’s Snohomish...

March 28 event offers expert advice, activities connections for a fulfilling retirement.

March 3, 2025 6:00 am

Food insecurity continues to rise in King County, but donating food, funds or your time to MSC’s Federal Way Food Bank are easy ways to help! Courtesy MSC — Food insecurity in King County is on the rise

No one should face hunger or the anxiety of not knowing where…

February 24, 2025 6:00 am

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Sports

Cam Noel delivers a pitch against Graham-Kapowsin. Ben Ray / The Mirror — Federal Way drops home opener to Graham-Kapowsin

Eagle bats tally just one hit; Orlando Young strikes out five in two innings.

By Benjamin Ray • March 20, 2025 8:50 am

Thomas Jefferson’s new baseball field. Ben Ray / The Mirror — Homefield advantage: Raiders host first home games since 2021

Thomas Jefferson fastpitch and baseball open their season on home turf.

By Benjamin Ray • March 18, 2025 3:30 pm

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Life

Courtesy image — Two shows coming to Centerstage Theatre

There’s also a new Community Engagement and Education Director.

By Mirror Staff • March 15, 2025 1:30 pm

On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda — Federal Way Community Calendar | March 14 edition

St. Patrick’s Day Flag Raising: The Irish flag will fly at noon on March 17 at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S. in Federal Way.

By Mirror Staff • March 14, 2025 7:00 am

Business

The lemongrass banh mi is owner Michelle Huynh's favorite. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror — Honey Bear Vietnamese Sandwiches: ‘The right fluffiness’

The Vietnamese sandwich shop in Federal Way features 12 varieties of banh mi, from more classic options like grilled pork to fusion twists like mesquite chicken.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • March 17, 2025 7:30 am

Carla Kostresh and Brianna “Bri” Sterling work hard arranging flowers for clients. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — Buds and Blooms voted Best Florist of 2025

Buds and Blooms is a 50-year flower empire in South King County.

By Bailey Josie • March 16, 2025 1:30 pm

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Northwest

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare — Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King...

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

By Steve Hunter • March 7, 2025 11:01 am

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 in Olympia about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard) — Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

By Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • February 28, 2025 10:45 am

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