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Fundraiser benefits family of man killed at Renton grocery store

Proceeds will cover funeral costs for Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla as well as support his wife and kids.

Photos from the fire. Courtesy of Puget Sound Fire

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Man dies after house fire near Fairwood

The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

The student who allegedly assaulted a man at the walkout was arrested by the Enumclaw Police Department on Porter Avenue. The Courier-Herald does not typically identify students accused of a crime, and the photo has been blurred. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw High School ICE protest| Update

Enumclaw Police release statement about arrests of two students in Feb. 13 incident

Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore. Courtesy photo

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Moore responds to dismissal as Federal Way City Council president

Mixed reviews on Moore’s social media post that backed student protests against ICE

The student who allegedly assaulted a man at the walkout was arrested by the Enumclaw Police Department on Porter Avenue. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Two students arrested in Enumclaw after alleged assault at high school walkout

The event was largely peaceful until a “gonzo journalist” appeared to be struck by a student.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Photo by the CDC.

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

Public commentor Lana Bostic speaks in support of Councilmember Martin Moore remaining the council president and in support of the student walkouts. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way ousts Moore as City Council president

Fellow members claim multiple conflicts of interest; disliked social media post about student protests

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy Photo

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Shooting in Auburn injures 3 women, one man

Incident occurred Feb. 9 in the 900 block of 26th Street Northeast.

A student holds a sign that reads “deportation disrupts education” during a student-led protest that began at Federal Way High School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way students protest ICE in walkouts

Hundreds participate at Federal Way and Decatur high schools

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Construction begins on future Renton Transit Center

Sound Transit breaks ground at South Grady Way and Rainier Avenue

Dave’s Hot Chicken held a ribbon cutting with Federal Way elected officials on Feb. 6. Courtesy photo/City of Federal Way

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Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Federal Way

Customers line up around the building to get meals at California-based chain

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

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Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Federal Way

Man reportedly attempts carjacking Friday morning, Feb. 6

The replica aircraft cabins allow flight attendants to practice dealing with emergency aircraft scenarios. Photo provided by Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines opens new training center in Renton

The 660,000-square-foot facility will host thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees

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Suspect arrested in Renton homicide

Feb. 3 shooting in 3700 block of NE Fourth Street

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Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

COURTESY PHOTO, Bahama Breeze

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Bahama Breeze at Southcenter Mall to close in April

Company to close all 28 locations in nation; 14 will convert to other Darden restaurants but not Tukwila…

COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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Extra DUI patrols set for Super Bowl weekend in King County

More police to be out Feb. 6-8