Olivia Sullivan

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

41 positive COVID-19 cases linked to January outbreak at St. Francis Hospital

No new cases found as of Feb. 15 at Federal Way hospital

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan
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Don McConnaughey

Longtime Highline College coach, athletic director dies at 90

Don McConnaughey was the ‘architect of the Highline College athletic department.’

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Don McConnaughey
A shot looking north of the columns being constructed in SeaTac Feb. 10, part of the Federal Way Link Extension. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

Federal Way Link Extension design-build contract over 25% complete

Sound Transit aiming for mid-2021 finish of design-build contract.

A shot looking north of the columns being constructed in SeaTac Feb. 10, part of the Federal Way Link Extension. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit
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Federal Way woman killed in Seattle shooting

Investigation shows no connection between woman and suspect, who was fatally shot by Seattle officers.

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Teachers placed signs in front of Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Federal Way for students in April 2020. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

Pre-K, first-grade students to return to Federal Way classrooms March 8 | Update

School district offers hybrid and remote learning; some students may get new teacher to accommodate learning model options.

Teachers placed signs in front of Sherwood Forest Elementary School in Federal Way for students in April 2020. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
Lt. Michael Boutte pictured at the Westway Community Center in Federal Way waiting for the start of an Easter egg hunt in April 1998. Photo courtesy of FWPD Deputy Kyle Sumpter

Former Federal Way Police officer killed in line of duty in Mississippi

Lt. Michael Boutte, 57, shot and killed while responding to a call on Feb. 1

Lt. Michael Boutte pictured at the Westway Community Center in Federal Way waiting for the start of an Easter egg hunt in April 1998. Photo courtesy of FWPD Deputy Kyle Sumpter
A Renton man died in a single-car crash Feb. 3 along Interstate 5 in Federal Way near South 320th Street. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol

Renton man dies in crash along NB I-5 in Federal Way

Washington State Patrol says a medical emergency caused the crash.

A Renton man died in a single-car crash Feb. 3 along Interstate 5 in Federal Way near South 320th Street. COURTESY PHOTO, State Patrol
Kelyn Rowe. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Sounders FC

Seattle Sounders sign Federal Way native Kelyn Rowe

Rowe, 29, is a Federal Way High School graduate.

Kelyn Rowe. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Sounders FC
St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, CHI Franciscan
St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, CHI Franciscan
Looking east from Weyerhaeuser Way S. to where Warehouse B will be situated, this area will have a 50-foot buffer from the road and the remaining trees in the background will be removed. Photo courtesy of Cindy Flanagan

Weyerhaeuser campus clash in Federal Way continues over warehouse plan

Proposal may remove 132 forested acres to allow for 1.5 million square feet of new development.

Looking east from Weyerhaeuser Way S. to where Warehouse B will be situated, this area will have a 50-foot buffer from the road and the remaining trees in the background will be removed. Photo courtesy of Cindy Flanagan
The vendor was located at the Southeast corner of Military Road S. and S. Star Lake Road.

Unlicensed food vendor shut down for selling tamales from ice chest

King County Public Health shut down the Federal Way vendor on Monday, Jan. 25.

The vendor was located at the Southeast corner of Military Road S. and S. Star Lake Road.
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2-year-old child, woman rescued from Auburn house fire

Fire started in the garage around 11:40 p.m. Jan. 20 near the 30100 block of 50th Lane S.

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The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

New vaccination site may open at Federal Way’s Performing Arts and Event Center

While no location decision has been made yet, Public Health — Seattle & King County says new sites will serve between 500-2,000 people per day.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
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Federal Way Public Schools rethinks approach of in-person learning for elementary students

Survey sent to parents; students may return in late February

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Mike Pellicciotti
Mike Pellicciotti
Merlone Geier Partners, COURTESY PHOTO

Federal Way Macy’s store to close in 2021

The location at The Commons mall has served the Federal Way community for 43 years.

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A Federal Way woman suspected of driving under the influence crashed and rolled her vehicle, with a man and four children inside, near Tiger Mountain Summit on Jan. 1. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

New Year’s Day rollover on Highway 18: driver, adult passenger ejected; 4 children in car | Update

Federal Way woman, 39, suspected of DUI; passenger, 31, in critical condition

A Federal Way woman suspected of driving under the influence crashed and rolled her vehicle, with a man and four children inside, near Tiger Mountain Summit on Jan. 1. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol
Floyd Little was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010 after a 30-year wait. File photo

Floyd Little, football legend and former Federal Way businessman, dies at 78

Little died on Jan. 1 after a battle with cancer.

Floyd Little was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010 after a 30-year wait. File photo
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Courtesy photo

US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment

Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Courtesy photo
A Dark-eyed Junco. Photo courtesy of RAS President Jay Galvin

Season’s tweetings: Christmas Bird Count returns

Rainier Audubon Society encompasses the South King County areas of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redondo, Renton and more while also extending out toward Mount Rainier.

A Dark-eyed Junco. Photo courtesy of RAS President Jay Galvin