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An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault weapons. But the dispute is… Continue reading

  • Dec 4, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard

 

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Auburn man strangles wife to death in ‘honor killing’

The man told officers he thought his wife was having an affair.

 

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Family continues to hope for missing Federal Way man’s return

Reportedly spotted in Kent in November 2024; vehicle left in May 2024 at Maleng Regional Justice Center

 

Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.

Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
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‘South Hill rapist’ residing in Federal Way dies

Convicted Spokane rapist Kevin Coe dies at age 78.

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One of the amenities at the Soos Creek Botanical Gardens. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn

City of Auburn wants to buy Soos Creek Botanical Gardens

Auburn will use a $2.1 million King County Conservation Futures Tax grant.

One of the amenities at the Soos Creek Botanical Gardens. Courtesy photo/City of Auburn
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SR 167 will see overnight closure in Auburn on Dec. 3-4

From 15th Street Northwest to S. 277th Street beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, to 4 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4.

  • Dec 2, 2025
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Man fatally shot Nov. 26 in Federal Way

Officers found a suspect nearby and arrested him for investigation of murder.

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Washington’s pickleball license plate.

Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball. In the works for three years, it is the second… Continue reading

  • Nov 29, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
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Washington’s pickleball license plate.
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Auburn man who told police he killed his wife is arrested

Her cause of death is listed as asphyxiation, manual strangulation.

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New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County
The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering

MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from 13 states to come together on the Muckleshoot reservation.

The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
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Affordable housing: Federal Way to explore partnership with church

There are 61 churches total within the city of Federal Way, and they collectively own 179.9 acres.

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Auburn man sentenced for fatal multi-highway crash

The man crashed on overpass and landed below on I-5, killing a passenger.

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Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Federal Way on Pacific Highway

According to police, the Nov. 17 incident does not appear to be criminal in nature.

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Devin Brice McCurdy’s Lawrence County, Alabama, mugshot (left) and a photo of Brandon Godsey from GoFundMe.

Auburn man charged in fatal attack at White River Amphitheatre

Brandon Godsey died after being punched in the face and hitting his head on the ground at a Suicide Boys concert.

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Devin Brice McCurdy’s Lawrence County, Alabama, mugshot (left) and a photo of Brandon Godsey from GoFundMe.
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Federal Way man arrested for bank and casino robberies

Accused of attempting two robberies and getting away with about $18,000 in another; Kent Police made arrest

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Renton man’s hate crime charge amended

April incident took place in a Bellevue parking lot.

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Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
The Juneteenth and Pride flags were flown in June 2025 next to the U.S. flag in Federal Way.

Federal Way flag policy change gets community pushback

Council ends the flying of any “non-governmental” flags at City Hall.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
The Juneteenth and Pride flags were flown in June 2025 next to the U.S. flag in Federal Way.
The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.

Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.