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Suspect in I-5 shootings deemed incompetent to stand trial

Sept. 2 shootings that began in Federal Way. His next court date is Jan. 8.

King County Sheriff’s Office new Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Photo courtesy of Angela Van Liew, King County Sheriff’s Office

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King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter

It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.

Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Wild Waves 2024 Crypt Keeper Challenge contestants.

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Wild Waves 24-hour coffin challenge produces 5 brave winners

The first meal of the night at the Federal Way amusement park was tarantula-covered pizza.

Corniche Washington in the black suit between his defense while the prosecutor delivered her closing statement. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way man found guilty for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

He will be sentenced Nov. 8.

All the prosecutors (left) and KPA leadership and electeds (right). Courtesy photo

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Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.

Renton High School. File photo

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School district plans to build new Renton High School

Project involves purchasing 42 parcels adjacent to the current site.

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Man dies while in Federal Way Police Department custody

Valley Independent Investigative Team will conduct an investigation.

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Meet James Mitchell Renton High School’s new school resource officer

‘When these kids know that we care, that people care about them, they want to do better’

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Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way offers a 24-hour coffin challenge

Six participants must stay inside a coffin for 24 hours for the chance to win prizes.

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Series of I-5 carjackings linked to white SUV

Two incidents in Federal Way, one in Fife

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Man killed in Federal Way at the Avana Star Lake Apartments

Federal Way Police attempting to locate the suspect after reports of a shooting

The suspect being arrested caught by the WSP surveillance aircraft. Screenshot from WSP Youtube.

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Suspected drunk driver hits man on SR 18, gets caught by air surveillance

See the video of troopers tracking and capturing the suspect.

Corniche Washington is in the middle, wearing a blue shirt between his counsel, while prosecutor Jacqueline Lawrence speaks to an officer who responded to the scene. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way man stands trial for 2021 murder at Kent bus stop

Corniche Washington’s defense team says he acted in self-defense.

Matthew Saelor, 19, died July 7, 2022, three days after he was shot in a drive-by shooting in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Second Kent man charged in 2022 fatal shooting in Federal Way

DNA evidence found that a second gun fired had his fingerprints, according to documents.

Photo courtesy of School of Rock.

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School of Rock Kent, teaching kids resilience

For kids who don’t like sports, School of Rock offers another avenue for them to expend their talents…

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

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Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

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Man pleads not guilty to fatally stabbing 19-year-old in Federal Way

Incident took place June 26 in a vehicle on I-5.

Renton High School. File photo

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More school resource officers coming to Renton

One officer each at Lindbergh, Hazen and Renton high schools

Screenshot of the lawsuit.

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Federal Way lawyer accused of participating in $20 million fraud scheme

Highmore Financing Company filed a complaint for damages in June in King County Superior Court.

(Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)

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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.