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The glass doors smashed by burglars with a truck early in the morning of Feb. 15 are removed as employees clean up the scene. Cameron Sheppard / the Reporter

Renton police, ATF investigate smash-and-grab burglary at gun store

Police are currently unsure about the origin and circumstance of the truck used to breach the store.

The glass doors smashed by burglars with a truck early in the morning of Feb. 15 are removed as employees clean up the scene. Cameron Sheppard / the Reporter
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Renton man sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug trafficking

Prosecutors said the man had more than 470,000 lethal doses of fentanyl.

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The Federal Way Inn and Suites at 1688 S. 348th St., which was formerly the Red Lion hotel. Photo take in February 2023. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

Federal Way Red Lion shelter opening still in limbo after meth clean-up

King County bought the hotel in 2021 to be emergency homelessness shelter

The Federal Way Inn and Suites at 1688 S. 348th St., which was formerly the Red Lion hotel. Photo take in February 2023. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession. Should cops make arrests and, if so, on what… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2023
  • By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com
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Federal Way school security officer placed on leave for alleged misconduct

Former student says she was involved with the employee her sophomore year at Decatur High School

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This photo, shared by Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell on Twitter, shows officers working at the Feb. 4 gun buy-back event in Federal Way.

Federal Way gun buy-back event nets 190 no-longer-wanted firearms

Goal to reduce the number of guns in the hands of people who don’t want or shouldn’t have them.

This photo, shared by Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell on Twitter, shows officers working at the Feb. 4 gun buy-back event in Federal Way.
Allan Thomas, former Drainage District 5 commissioner and Enumclaw dairy farmer, walks away from the Western District of Washington federal courthouse in Seattle. He was sentenced Feb. 3 to 2.5 years in prison for his part in stealing more than $460,000 in taxes from locals. Photo by Ray Miller-Still, Sound Publishing

Enumclaw’s Allan Thomas gets 2.5 years in prison for tax fraud scheme

Former Drainage District 5 commissioner and his wife were convicted of stealing more than $460,000

Allan Thomas, former Drainage District 5 commissioner and Enumclaw dairy farmer, walks away from the Western District of Washington federal courthouse in Seattle. He was sentenced Feb. 3 to 2.5 years in prison for his part in stealing more than $460,000 in taxes from locals. Photo by Ray Miller-Still, Sound Publishing
The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo
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New affordable housing development coming near Star Lake

The development includes 334 units in Federal Way near Kent border

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Male pedestrian killed Jan. 16 in Federal Way identified

Man’s father lives in Kent; police say the suspect driver returned to the scene

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Mark Wallace was murdered by his older brother’s friend nearly 40 years ago. Here’s a screenshot from a 1985 issue of the Issaquah Press.
Mark Wallace was murdered by his older brother’s friend nearly 40 years ago. Here’s a screenshot from a 1985 issue of the Issaquah Press.
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Renton man sentenced to prison on federal drug distribution charges

Prosecutors say the man was involved with a drug trafficking group connected to the CJNG cartel.

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Since she spent her birthday in the hospital, Columbia Bank held a gift drive so Vivan could celebrate her recovery after she got healthy. Contributed photo

Enumclaw mother urges AED laws after daughter suffers sudden cardiac arrest

A quick-thinking substitute and a readily-available AED saved Vivan Pearlman’s life.

Since she spent her birthday in the hospital, Columbia Bank held a gift drive so Vivan could celebrate her recovery after she got healthy. Contributed photo
The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

Federal Way motel could become temporary emergency shelter

Public comments are due to the City of Federal Way by Feb. 6.

The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Organizers and supporters of Raise the Wage Renton join together at the Renton Public Library after announcing their push to raise the minimum wage. Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter

Renton community members want to raise the minimum wage

Raise the Wage Renton aims to raise pay to $19 an hour, similar to neighboring Tukwila.

Organizers and supporters of Raise the Wage Renton join together at the Renton Public Library after announcing their push to raise the minimum wage. Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter
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Man, 45, fatally shot in Federal Way near Mirror Lake

A 22-year-old man, the suspected shooter, has been detained, police say.

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Auburn man faces charge of attempted kidnapping of barista

King County prosecutors charge man in Jan. 16 incident at drive-thru window

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Police searching for suspects who robbed Federal Way nail salon at gunpoint

The two suspects reportedly stole several items from employees and customers on Jan. 18

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