Federal Way Mirror, May 10, 2013

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CRIME BLOTTER | Gloved hand reaches through woman’s open window [3]

VOL. 15, NO. 19

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OPINION | Roegner: Now we have a race for mayor [4] Letters: Rebranding Federal Way isn’t a job for amateurs [4, 5] IN OTHER NEWS | Election candidates and a local resident’s achievements [7] GOLF COURSE | Legal battle ends over development at North Shore Golf Course [9]

SPORTS | FWHS boys track team strides FRIDAY, May 10, 2013 | 50¢ toward perfect finish [17]

Mother’s Day weekend in Federal Way CALENDAR OF EVENTS Federal Way Farmers Market: The market will kick off its 2013 summer season on Saturday, May 11. The opening ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at The Commons mall’s southwest parking lot. Lunch with Elvis (local entertainer Danny Vernon) will begin at noon. This year’s market features more than 50 vendors along with plenty of fresh produce from local farmers. The market will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October. Call (253) 261-8157 or visit federal wayfarmersmarket.com. It’s Only Rock and Soul: Centerstage’s original musical tribute opens May 10 and features seminal hits of the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Attendees can bid via silent auction on drumheads signed by Pete Best, Mick Fleetwood and Hal Blaine. The show runs through May 26 at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets range from $15 to $25. Call (253) 661-1444 or visit centerstagetheatre.com. Wild Waves Theme Park: The 70-acre family fun destination officially opens May 11 with more than 60 rides and attractions. Wild Waves is home to the Northwest’s largest water park and is located at 36201 Enchanted Parkway South, just off I-5. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a schedule of activities and events, visit www.WildWaves.com. Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club: On May 11, the club will celebrate its 50th anniversary to coincide with opening day. Parade to the pool begins at 11:30 a.m., and the pool will be open to all from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a carnival, cake walk, scavenger hunt, prizes and more. The club is at 600 S. 302nd St. Visit www.marinehillspool.org. [ more CALENDAR, page 10 ] NEWSPAPER RACKS: To see a list of rack locations for the print edition of The Mirror, visit federalwaymirror.com/about_us.

CALENDAR | Upcoming happenings at the bonsai and rhododendron gardens [10]

Developer makes a deal on city park By Greg Allmain gallmain@fedwaymirror.com

The city is moving forward on a proposed downtown park/plaza. The Federal Way City Council unanimously decided to enter into

an exclusive 90-day contract with Seattle’s Lorig Associates to perform a “site development feasibility study” for the former AMC site in the downtown core. After recent failures of getting private entities to build something

on the 4-acre site, it appears the city is beginning the first steps toward the mixed-use park, retail and residential design that was offered as an alternative by city staff. “We commissioned a concept sketch last summer or early fall, as

to how to develop the site with an alternative from the proposals we’d had coming in, in previous years from the private sector,” said Patrick Doherty, director of community and economic development. [ more DEVELOPER, page 16 ]

Brigadoon students step up for Goodwill

Brigadoon Elementary School children got a firsthand lesson in living a “green” lifestyle as they collected and recycled gently used clothes and shoes. The Goodwill truck collected the goods May 2 at the school, 3601 SW 336th St. The kids collected 858 pounds, which is more than twice the average for an elementary school. “In addition to helping others, it will teach our students the value of recycling and volunteerism,” said Brigadoon Principal Chris Odell. The Goodwill project’s overall effort will collect 1,250,000 pounds of donations, generating funds to help 9,000 southwest Washington residents with job training and placement in the area. COURTESY PHOTO

The reality of gangs in South King County By ANDY HOBBS editor@federalwaymirror.com

A gang is a group of people who make money from criminal enterprises, and South King County has its share of gang activity. Common crimes associated with gang activity include auto theft, burglaries, drugs and prostitution. A thread among gangrelated activity is that most offenders live outside of the communities where they commit their crimes. A blog called Northwest Gangs has actively tracked

and shared gang-related headlines and photos for the past several years. The blog’s creator, who goes by Brad to protect his anonymity, has documented gangs and their graffiti in South King County. Brad said the more established gangs in Federal Way include the 74 Hoover Criminals (mostly along Pacific Highway), Family Mafia Crips, West Side Mafia Blood Gang, King Underground Surenos, South Side Playboys, Sureno King Lokotes and Sons of Samoa. “More or less, you’re

This month, The Mirror SPECIAL will examine gangs in Federal Way and South King County. Next week’s installment of the series will discuss the resources that local governments and police departments devote toward battling gang activity.

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seeing a spillover of the same gangs in Seattle and Tacoma,” Brad told The Mirror about gang activity in South King County. [ more GANGS, page 14 ]

Nwgangs.com posted this photo, taken in August 2012, of graffiti on a dumpster at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way. The markings represent Sureno King Lokotes and the Brown King Family 18th Street gangs, according to the blog. The graffiti was removed. COURTESY PHOTO


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