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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

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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips

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

Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)

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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman

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

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Mayor Jim Ferrell, left, presents Bob Roegner with a Key to the City on Jan. 4.

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Former Auburn Mayor Bob Roegner awarded Key to the City in Federal Way

In 2006, he began writing a weekly political column for the Federal Way Mirror, “Inside Politics.”

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies into suitcases

In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were…

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

From left, Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and Kristine Reeves. Courtesy photos

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Wilson, Taylor, Reeves ahead in 30th Legislative District races

Early results from King County Elections show incumbents holding steady.

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From left, Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and Kristine Reeves.

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Wilson, Taylor, Reeves ahead in 30th Legislative District races

Early results from King County Elections show incumbents holding steady.

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

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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

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

Jasmin Ordonio of Arlington and Ryan Johnson of Seattle visit the pumpkin patch on Oct. 16. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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On the hunt for the perfect pumpkin at Carpinito Brothers Farm

A sea of orange pumpkins sat in hot and hazy conditions on Sunday as hundreds of visitors took…

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From left, Assistant Editor Olivia Sullivan, Federal Way Mirror Sales Manager Cindy Ducich, Auburn Reporter Publisher Carol Greiling and the Kent Reporter’s Steve Hunter hold their General Excellence awards at the WNPA conference on Oct. 8.

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Auburn Reporter newspaper wins General Excellence, individual awards

Sound Publishing’s weekly newspapers serving South King County communities won big at the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA)…

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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens

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

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Photographer accused of possessing, dealing child porn

The suspect was employed by Leo’s Photography, a local student photography business.

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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional impact

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

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District celebrates new Thomas Jefferson High School

The original school was built in 1968; new campus opened in fall 2021.

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Diane Renee Erdmann and Bernard Ross Hansen.

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FBI searching for Auburn couple convicted for fraud, skipped sentencing

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

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Marine Corps veteran pulls driver out of burning semi-truck

Driver in critical condition after semi-truck rolls, catches fire in Auburn

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Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way

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

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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking re-election

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

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Local nonprofit kicks off 8th annual March of Diapers fundraiser

This year’s goal is to collect half a million diapers, founder says.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available

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