Olivia Sullivan

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2 Northwest Territorial Mint employees federally convicted of mail, wire fraud felonies

The now-bankrupt company had offices in Federal Way and Auburn; total loss to customers more than $25 million

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Highline College. Courtesy photo

Highline College to require vaccinations beginning fall quarter

All students, staff and faculty who visit campus are required to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 27; vaccine clinics held throughout August.

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Man killed in Federal Way Sunday night shooting

No suspect, circumstance information yet, according to police

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Federal Way Police to conduct emphasis patrols to mitigate recent rise in violent crime

Extra patrols to last for 90 day period near Pacific Highway South, Westway neighborhood

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Teen shot, found injured along Dash Point Road in Federal Way

Tuesday morning’s incident marks the fifth shooting in city in the past week

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A memorial for 19-year-old Damien Helmbrecht is placed outside of the Westway Community Center on April 23. The Westway neighborhood has been the location of two homicides within eight days this month. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Two Des Moines men charged with Federal Way ‘retaliatory’ killing

19-year-old was shot and killed while walking to a meet a friend in April 2020

A memorial for 19-year-old Damien Helmbrecht is placed outside of the Westway Community Center on April 23. The Westway neighborhood has been the location of two homicides within eight days this month. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo
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Woman, 44, shot and killed inside her Federal Way apartment

Police do not have any suspect information.

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Screenshot from South Sound News scene video on July 5.

Two Federal Way homes destroyed by fire possibly caused by fireworks

No injuries but five adults and one child displaced

Screenshot from South Sound News scene video on July 5.
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Man shot by officer at Federal Way motel

Police say the man charged at the officer and the motel’s manager, then grabbed the manager.

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Man critically injured after shooting inside Des Moines home

The 50-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds on July 5

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Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting of Federal Way father near Alki Beach

Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.

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A fire destroyed a Federal Way apartment building in the early morning hours of June 20. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

Several Federal Way families displaced by Sunday morning apartment fire

None of the building’s units had working smoke alarms, fire official says.

A fire destroyed a Federal Way apartment building in the early morning hours of June 20. Photo courtesy of South Sound News
Totem Middle School is at 26630 40th Ave. S., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Totem Middle School Facebook page

Totem Middle School in Kent to undergo name, mascot change

Tribal leaders told Federal Way district the school name is ‘a misrepresentation of a spiritual term’

Totem Middle School is at 26630 40th Ave. S., in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Totem Middle School Facebook page
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Shopping cart protests cost Federal Way taxpayers thousands of dollars

Residents pressure city to clean up homeless encampments

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3 deaths in one week along stretch of Federal Way road

Mayor seeking roadway safety changes along Pacific Highway South from WSDOT

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An example of a police body camera. Photo courtesy of Axon

City Council approves body cameras for Federal Way Police

The goal is to implement body-worn cameras by Jan. 1, 2022.

An example of a police body camera. Photo courtesy of Axon
A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29

About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)
Kathie Nguyen embraces Eileen & Callie's Place founder Dr. Natalie Ellington. Celebrate 18!, hosted on July 13, 2019, was also the day of Ellington's birthday. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system

Eileen & Callie’s Place is hosting Celebrate 18!, a celebration and resource event, Saturday, July 17.

Kathie Nguyen embraces Eileen & Callie's Place founder Dr. Natalie Ellington. Celebrate 18!, hosted on July 13, 2019, was also the day of Ellington's birthday. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo
Kathie Nguyen embraces Eileen & Callie's Place founder Natalie Ellington. Celebrate 18!, hosted on July 13, 2019, was also the day of Ellington's birthday. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Kent nonprofit plans birthday party for girls aging out of foster care

Eileen & Callie’s Place to host a celebration and resource event on July 17

Kathie Nguyen embraces Eileen & Callie's Place founder Natalie Ellington. Celebrate 18!, hosted on July 13, 2019, was also the day of Ellington's birthday. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo
Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created to raise money for Brandi Blake’s memorial service.

Kent man charged with murder after body of missing Federal Way woman found in Auburn park

Suspect, 38, also faces charges of arson, unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to two other homicide investigations.

Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created to raise money for Brandi Blake’s memorial service.