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This cover sheet from the Fill and Grade plan for the Podium I-5 project shows how the proposed warehouse will be oriented within the former theme park location. Accessed via city documents.

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Giant warehouse planned for Wild Waves property in Federal Way

The final season of the Wild Waves Theme Park is currently underway, but plans have already been filed…

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror Iryna Kornychuk baked a traditional honey cake for Mayor Jim Ferrell in appreciation for his letter of support for her to be able to travel to Ukraine.

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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…

Courtesy photo Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

Map courtesy of city documents Two areas are being studied for potential annexation, labeled here as Lakeland North and Lakeland South.

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Federal Way looks to annex Lakeland North and Lakeland South

King County is encouraging annexation of all unincorporated areas.

Processed data pulled from I-213 documents, released as part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security by the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. This data was shared in a report published on March 11, 2026, titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” (Screenshot)

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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…

Ganna Stogniy and her family face an uncertain future like many other Ukrainian refugees. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Tragedy shatters Ukrainian family’s American dreams

When Ganna Stogniy and Vadym Mukiienko moved to the United States from Ukraine with their two sons in…

Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).

Patrick Moneith teaches Artistic Roller skating at Southgate Roller Rink and also skates at El Centro Skate Rink, 34222 Pacific Hwy. S., Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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El Centro Skate Rink expands its repertoire

Members of the former Auburn Artistic Skating Club are one group that have found a new home at…

The inaugural flight of the new direct flight between Seattle and Manila from the Philippine Airlines (PAL) lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Oct. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Local Filipinos embrace direct flight from Seattle to Manila

October is also Filipino American History Month.

Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New coalition targets vape use in Washington

“If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”

The corner outside the Day Center, 33505 13th Pl. S., as seen in 2023, where a woman had lived in a shelter made from umbrellas. Mirror file photo

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Homelessness in South King County: Tale of two cities

Auburn sets one example that Federal Way could follow when addressing the local homelessness crisis.

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer honored Terrell Dorsey for his work with youth in Auburn through his program titled Unleash The Brilliance. The event with municipal leaders was held April 24 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. The mission of Unleash The Brilliance is to help youth reduce at-risk behaviors, increase school attendance, and raise graduation rates. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Unleash The Brilliance founder honored

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer honored Terrell Dorsey for his work with youth in Auburn through his…

Scott Stewart, Rose Baldridge, Vicki Brinigar and Dr. Richard Geiger were panelists at the Valley Cities fentanyl roundtable on Feb. 14. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Panel explores complexities of local fentanyl crisis

One organization in South King County is trying to make a dent in what is often referred to…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing Jared Gloster and son Gavin enjoy a display of life size toy dogs at the Commons Mall in Federal Way.

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How one South King County father is overcoming homelessness

Resources are available, but not guaranteed for local families in need.