One apartment building in the large Miro apartment complex is covered by a black tarp for an unknown reason. At least 10 other buildings have similar tarps over roofs. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)

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Federal Way apartment tenants deal with aftermath of collapsed ceilings

Attorney for Housing Justice Project says these “have a very obvious claim against the landlord.”

The Federal Way Inn and Suites at 1688 S. 348th St., which was formerly the Red Lion hotel. Photo taken in February 2023. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Intended as shelters for homeless people, Federal Way hotels remain closed

Catholic Community Services: ‘We have nowhere to send people.’

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Federal Way Police investigate Christmas Day homicide

Officers arrived at the Pavilion Apartments to find Pedro Balderas in the parking lot with gunshot wounds.

Police released this image of a suspect in connection with a hatchet attack in Town Square Park in Federal Way. (Photo provided by Federal Way Police Department)

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FWPD works with Kent Police to arrest hatchet-wielding suspect

In the process of detaining the suspect, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing
Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way students want safer school crossing on Pacific Highway

Protest highlights safety issue near Federal Way High School.

Local leaders help cut the ribbon at the Federal Way toxicology lab opening event. From left to right: Mayor Jim Ferrell, State Sen. Claire Wilson, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Gov. Jay Inslee, Council President Linda Kochmar, Dr. Fiona Couper, director of the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau, WSP Chief John Batiste and Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Reporter

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State patrol opens new toxicology lab in Federal Way

Facility expected to speed up test results related to DUIs and assaults.

Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park

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Wild Waves’ property owners in Federal Way prepare for rezoning

Agreement would allow more flexibility for development at the theme park, such as construction of a hotel.

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Federal Way police chief talks crime, staffing and pursuits

Pursuit laws and laws around questioning minors impact department

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Federal Way Police fatally shoot man during domestic violence call

A man with a knife came out of the front door and rushed the officers on Nov. 16,…

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Federal Way teen’s case will be featured on ‘48 Hours’

The 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough and conviction this year of her killer

Dale and Denise Pac in front of their family home. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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A lifesaving match made in Federal Way

Unlikely kidney transplant shows these high school sweethearts were meant to be together.

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Individuals crash vehicle into Federal Way’s Poverty Bay Cafe

Security video footage shows truck backing into building causing $20,000 to $30,000 of damage

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Feedback sought for future light rail facility in Federal Way

South 336th Street preferred site by Sound Transit for maintenance operations

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‘Soul of a Woman 4’ to raise awareness of breast cancer in the Black community

The event is at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.