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Man charged in fatal shooting of Decatur graduate
Anthoni Jamez Orozco died on April 6, a day after he was shot during a confrontation in Seattle.
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Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son of missing Seattle woman
The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.
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Landlord found guilty of murdering tenants, placing bodies into suitcases
In June 2020, suitcases were found along West Seattle shorelines containing human remains of two people who were…
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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race
Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.
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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access
Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.
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Federal Way officer receives suspension for TikTok video
See the uncensored video that got Officer Breanna Straus suspended for one shift.
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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens
Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.
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FBI searching for Auburn couple convicted for fraud, skipped sentencing
The two were last seen leaving a Federal Way hotel on May 1.
Business
Dick’s Drive-In to open new location in Federal Way
This will be Dick’s ninth burger restaurant; plans to open in 2023.
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Teen arrested in string of armed robberies; police search for 2 more suspects
Suspects had been charged with robbing a Federal Way pawn shop; both teens reportedly cut off their home…
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King County’s first in-person sexual assault medical advocacy services now available
Federal Way hospital partners with Rebuilding Hope! to launch program.
Sports
WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to discriminatory incidents
Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.
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Federal Way woman arrested in record-setting fentanyl bust in California
Driver and passenger found transporting $3M worth of pills.
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Federal Way police arrest suspect in fatal carjacking
35-year-old Tacoma man charged with murder in “random, brutal and senseless carjacking,” prosecutors say.
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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell files as candidate for King County prosecutor
Ferrell was re-elected for his third term as mayor in Nov. 2021.
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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.
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Crime-conscious mayors criticize King County’s juvenile justice program
Auburn, Federal Way, Kent and Renton make up 27% of felony filings charged by the prosecutor.
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Sound Transit Board approves Federal Way site for light rail maintenance facility
South 336th St. site results in total loss of Christian Faith Center, dozens of displaced residents.
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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.
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FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to Western Washington
The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.