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Leticia “Leti” Martinez-Cosman, 58, was last seen on March 31 at a Seattle Mariners baseball game. (Photo courtesy of the SPD Blotter)
Man accused of kidnapping, attempting to kill son...
By Olivia Sullivan • April 10, 2023 7:06 pm

The suspect, Brett Michael Gitchel, is also accused of setting the missing woman’s car on fire.

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa...
By Olivia Sullivan • November 11, 2022 3:00 pm

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror
WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion...
By Olivia Sullivan • October 28, 2022 4:15 pm

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

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Photo courtesy of Sound Transit
Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens
By Olivia Sullivan • July 28, 2022 4:45 pm

Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.

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WIAA launches bias reporting form in response to...
By Olivia Sullivan • February 3, 2022 9:22 am

Inappropriate behavior seen, heard or witnessed at any WIAA member school event can be reported.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg photographed in Jan. 2022 in the King County Courthouse in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Dan DeLong
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
By Olivia Sullivan • January 7, 2022 12:42 pm

After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.

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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals
By Olivia Sullivan • December 10, 2021 1:10 pm

Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.

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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
FEMA to send mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit to...
By Olivia Sullivan • December 2, 2021 3:01 pm

The mobile site is set to open Dec. 20 in Federal Way; additional locations to come.

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King County Courthouse comfort dog dies
By Olivia Sullivan • November 12, 2021 11:30 am

King County’s first Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) courthouse comfort dog has died, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on…

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Michael Brian Protzman holds a trophy on Nov. 1. Photo via Protzman's Negative48 Telegram channel
King County business owner leads QAnon gathering in...
By Olivia Sullivan • November 10, 2021 12:32 pm

JFK Jr. did not attend.

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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next...
By Olivia Sullivan • October 5, 2021 2:56 pm

Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.

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This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Courtesy photo
King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson &...
By Olivia Sullivan • October 5, 2021 2:15 pm

The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.

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Photo courtesy of Valeria Boltneva from Pexels
King County to require vaccination proof or negative...
By Olivia Sullivan • September 16, 2021 4:00 pm

New health order goes into effect Monday, Oct. 25.

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A Decatur High School student in Federal Way participates in a conditioning workout in Feb. 2021 as the state eased back in to in-person activities. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing...
By Olivia Sullivan • August 19, 2021 12:30 pm

Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.

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Des Moines man, 19, charged in fatal shooting...
By Olivia Sullivan • July 2, 2021 2:30 pm

Tilorae Shepherd, 22, died at the scene of the shooting on June 28.

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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on...
By Olivia Sullivan • June 15, 2021 3:30 pm

About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.

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First ORCA card free for youth ages 6-18
By Olivia Sullivan • May 20, 2021 1:10 pm

ORCA cards accepted on Sound Transit, King County Metro, Washington State Ferries, and more.

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Photo courtesy of 4Culture
Local artists wanted to design limited-edition ORCA Cards
By Olivia Sullivan • April 14, 2021 2:45 pm

Applications due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 5.

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King County residents needed for first respiratory study...
By Olivia Sullivan • April 13, 2021 6:55 pm

UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as COVID-19 and flu.

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A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing
Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated...
By Olivia Sullivan • March 30, 2021 4:40 pm

Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Courtesy photo
US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental...
By Olivia Sullivan • January 4, 2021 10:00 am

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

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Photo courtesy of Fisher Scones
Fisher Scones parent company fined for overworking teenage...
By Olivia Sullivan • December 16, 2020 2:20 pm

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries found more than 1,500 instances of violations including missing meal breaks, working during school hours and more.

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Sonia Joseph wipes away a tear in this December 2017 photo prior to entering the inquest hearing at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent into the fatal shooting of her son Giovonn Joseph-McDade by a Kent police officer in June 2017. File photo
South King County cities win lawsuit over changes...
By Olivia Sullivan • August 21, 2020 4:00 pm

Court says King County Executive overstepped his authority regarding rules for investigating officer-involved deaths.

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