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Pierce County Sheriff’s Office bodycam footage screenshot of Auburn officer being arrested.

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Auburn PD fires officer accused of immoral communication with minor

The Auburn Police Department has fired an officer who had been arrested by the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office…

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Glenfield Watkins.

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$15M settlement reached in lawsuit vs. Federal Way Public Schools

The lawsuit alleged that the district was negligent when Glenfield Watkins, now convicted of sexual assault, abused two…

Photos of Abdimalik Saeed Abdullahi. Courtesy of LaunchGood.

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15-year-old dies in suspected hit-and-run in Auburn

Donations are being sought for his family, who are facing financial burdens as a result of his death.

Photos of Oshea Williams. From charging documents.

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Kent man arrested for 2020 fatal Renton shooting

The man attempted to flee on foot, but officers arrested him near Benson Drive and SE 172nd St.

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Photos of Quusaa Margarsa.

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Auburn-Federal Way area man charged for Seattle murder

A 20-year-old man from the Auburn-Federal Way area was charged with first-degree murder for an incident in Seattle…

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Auburn officer arrested for immoral communication with a minor accusation

The officer was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office detectives in coordination with the Auburn Police Department.

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Photos of Quusaa Margarsa.

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Auburn-Federal Way area man suspect in Seattle murder

The suspect allegedly shot a man in the back at a beer garden in Seattle.

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Peifang (Penny) Shen is a licensed massage therapist in Federal Way who has operated a legitimate business in the city for over two decades. She is one of several massage therapists who expressed how a recently proposed ordinance would impact them negatively.

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Federal Way puts massage business ordinance on hold

Following public comment expressing concerns about a proposed massage business ordinance in Federal Way, the Federal Way City…

Aaron Brown Myers at the closing statements of his trial. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man found guilty in death of Kent-Meridian student

The man who fatally shot a Kent-Meridian High School student at Big 5 in Renton now faces between…

Evergreen Middle School. Courtesy photo.

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Evergreen Middle School teacher charged with rape

An Evergreen Middle School teacher was put on administrative leave after he was arrested for rape of a…

The 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest on May 4. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Prosecutors charge Federal Way man with killing ex-friend, dog

Police allege that he fatally shot his former friend and his friend’s dog.

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Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

Prosecutor Elaine Lee showing a photo of Hazrat Ali Rohani. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Trial begins for man who shot Kent-Meridian student

The prosecution argues that he escalated the situation, while his defense claims his actions were lawful use of…

Left to right: The suspects pulling out cash cassettes and a suspect tampering with an ATM. Courtesy photos.

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Ten-year sentence for man in ATM robbery scheme

The man, along with his co-defendant, would disable ATMs and then rob technicians.

The intersection of South 277th Street and 86th Avenue South in Auburn. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Auburn Reporter

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Woman hit by vehicle in Auburn dies from injuries

Speed or alcohol was not a factor, and the driver will probably not face charges.

Federal Way High School. Courtesy photo.

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Federal Way High student charged after alleged school shooting plan

A Federal Way High School student has been charged with felony harassment after he allegedly threatened to shoot…

One photo of a crime scene at Gene Coulon Park. Courtesy photo

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Renton police report shootings at Gene Coulon Park

No one was injured, but vehicles were struck by gunfire, and dozens of bullet casings were recovered.

Darren Beeks being arrested. Screenshot of body cam footage

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Man sues Renton over use of force during arrest

The man says officers fractured his ribs, damaged his wrist, caused emotional damage and violated his First Amendment…