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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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Mayor Jim Ferrell, left, presents Bob Roegner with a Key to the City on Jan. 4.
Former Auburn Mayor Bob Roegner awarded Key to...
By Olivia Sullivan • January 6, 2023 11:30 am

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

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Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke
Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies...
By Olivia Sullivan • December 9, 2022 6:30 am

In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were renting a room from Michael Lee Dudley.

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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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From left, Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and Kristine Reeves. Courtesy photos
Wilson, Taylor, Reeves ahead in 30th Legislative District...
By Olivia Sullivan • November 8, 2022 8:15 pm

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.
Wilson, Taylor, Reeves ahead in 30th Legislative District...
By Olivia Sullivan • November 8, 2022 8:15 pm

Early results from King County Elections show incumbents holding steady.

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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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Jasmin Ordonio of Arlington and Ryan Johnson of Seattle visit the pumpkin patch on Oct. 16. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
On the hunt for the perfect pumpkin at...
By Olivia Sullivan • October 21, 2022 5:30 am

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

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Photo by Terry Ward/Sound Publishing
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.
Auburn Reporter newspaper wins General Excellence, individual awards
By Olivia Sullivan • October 14, 2022 5:30 am

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

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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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Photographer accused of possessing, dealing child porn
By Olivia Sullivan • July 13, 2022 4:28 pm

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...
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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District celebrates new Thomas Jefferson High School
By Olivia Sullivan • May 12, 2022 12:30 pm

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

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Photos courtesy of FBI
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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Marine Corps veteran pulls driver out of burning...
By Olivia Sullivan • May 3, 2022 1:00 pm

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...
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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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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Local nonprofit kicks off 8th annual March of...
By Olivia Sullivan • March 4, 2022 11:00 am

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

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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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Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County
Registration now open for Auburn mobile vaccination clinic
By Olivia Sullivan • December 29, 2021 3:12 pm

Here’s an update on FEMA vaccination locations in South King County.

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