Federal Way businesses come and go in 2025
The year saw several closures amid the opening of new restaurants, grocers and more.
Puget Sound Energy electric, natural gas rates go up
Roughly a 12% hike for electric customers and 7% for natural gas customers
King County accepting flood debris for free
Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.
New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan....
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
Person sleeping in a car wash | Federal Way police...
From the Federal Way police log.
Federal Way’s top sports stories of 2025
The 2025 year in review, on the field, pitch, gym and everywhere in between.
Suspect arrested in October 7-Eleven robbery in FW
In addition to the Federal Way robbery, he is also charged with committing three other robberies.
Federal Way man dies after fall at Emerald Queen Casino
He reportedly fell through glass.
Year in review: Federal Way’s top stories of 2025
Top 10 most-viewed stories of 2025 at federalwaymirror.com
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Man sentenced for July 4, 2022, fatal shooting in FW
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Multiple fights at Walmart | Federal Way police blotter
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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply
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Legislators will focus on children and families in 2026
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Affordable housing will be built next to FW light rail...
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Spitting on a security guard | Federal Way police blotter
Grateful for nurses because they keep us alive | Whale’s...
My mother was a registered nurse for nearly 50 years.
Searching for truth in a world of manipulation | Whale’s...
The word pops up from time to time, but most of us are unlikely to pay it much attention.
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Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
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What’s happening was never what the founders intended | Whale’s...
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Time to choose a new Federal Way Municipal Court judge...
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Fault finding and political violence in today’s America | Whale’s...
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Original intent and other constitutional questions | Whale’s Tales
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Lessons from ‘Black Like Me’ have stayed with me |...
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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Kendall Swain
Swain leads by example and demonstrates leadership in practice and competition.
Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Caleb Clemans
Clemans is a fierce competator and a team leader.
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Decatur girls can’t finish comeback against Spanaway Lake
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Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Abigail Collier
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Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Week: Kaimani Baker
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Thomas Jefferson gymnasts win only home meet of the season...
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NPSL girls wrestling action
FW gym becomes lifeline for people with special needs
We Rock the Spectrum owner Colin Hirsch is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for December 2025.
100-year-old World War II veteran is a local resident
William Schloeder said when he joined the military, he felt like it was what he was supposed to do.
Gym takes climbing to new heights in Federal Way
Founder is a graduate of Todd Beamer High School.
Wild Waves Theme Park to close in 2026
Federal Way attraction opened in 1977.
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King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
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BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations
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Federal Way Walmart to close Oct. 31
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Specialty grocers thrive as large grocery stores close in Federal...
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St. Francis Hospital recognized for care of heart disease and...
Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
Washington state law has protections for tenants.
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
