Federal Way Mirror

11/07/2025

The Raiders are now in a win-or-go-home game to make the state tourney for the first time since 2006.

11/06/2025

A Federal Way man convicted of a total of three murders was handed his latest sentence, adding about 60 years to his stay in prison that was previously set to end in 2032. He could be released as late as 2092, when he will be about 94 years old.

He could be released as late as 2092, when he will be about 94 years old.

11/06/2025

Also in this week's blotter, there was a report from a 16-year-old victim who said that her driving instructor had been texting her inappropriate messages.

From the Federal Way police log.

11/05/2025

According to the Federal Way Police Department, the man was believed to have died of natural causes.

11/05/2025

The Thomas Jefferson Raiders boys tennis team couldn’t have asked for a better way to close out its season. Led by Head Coach Andrew Buchan, the Raiders captured their second consecutive district team title.

The Raiders took first place in 3A district tournament for second consecutive year.

11/05/2025

Early results are in for the 2025 general elections, including the races for Federal Way’s next mayor and for three city council seats. Final results will be certified on Nov. 25.

11/03/2025

Long-awaited Federal Way light rail station undergoes final tests ahead of Dec. 6 opening date.

10/31/2025

The Federal Way City Council approved an expansion of their contract with Flock Safety on Oct. 21, the same day a report from the University of Washington was released that found that Flock surveillance systems expose Washington data to immigration enforcement.

Cameras prompt concerns about sharing data with federal agencies.

10/31/2025

Federal Way community members who access food through SNAP may stop receiving benefits on Nov. 1 if the government shutdown continues.

A federal judge ordered on Friday, Oct. 31, that the Trump administration utilize emergency reserves to pay for benefits, but it is unclear if or when the money will actually reach people, or how much they will receive.

Federal government shutdown over healthcare subsidies halts SNAP food benefit distribution.

10/30/2025

Also, a male on a dirt bike rode past a business while pointing a firearm at people on the sidewalk.

From the Federal Way police log.

10/30/2025

On Oct. 23, the Life Point Law firm hosted a Federal Way judicial candidate forum for Municipal Court Judge Position 2, which will replace retiring Judge David Larson.

The candidates gave their stances on multiple topics and presented who they are.

10/28/2025

Two men met a buyer in the Walmart parking lot before DEA investigators and Federal Way police arrested them.