🌱 What neighbors saw as police swarmed a Federal Way apartment complex

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In today's newsletter:

• What neighbors saw as police swarmed a Federal Way apartment complex
• What Wild Waves’ permanent closure means for Federal Way families and workers
• What we know after a 16‑year‑old was killed in Federal Way

Also on today's calendar: Fenders On Front Street.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Federal Way police surround apartment complex after alleged fatal shooting (kiro7.com) — Federal Way police spent hours surrounding an apartment complex Tuesday morning after reports of an allegedly fatal shooting the previous evening. Investigators and the King County Medical Examiner were on scene, and residents reported at least one death, though police had not yet confirmed details. Authorities say more information will be released as it becomes available.
   

2. Wild Waves Theme Park to close after nearly 50 years (washingtontimes.com) — Federal Way’s Wild Waves Theme & Water Park will permanently close on Nov. 1, ending nearly 50 years as a regional summer destination. The park cites rising post-pandemic costs and ongoing losses, affecting dozens of full-time and hundreds of seasonal workers. Existing passes and tickets remain valid through the final 2026 season, while future plans for the site are still undecided.
   

3. Teen, 16, dies in shooting at apartments in Federal Way (federalwaymirror.com) — A 16‑year‑old boy was fatally shot Monday night at the Avana Star Lake Apartments in Federal Way, and police are asking anyone with information to call the non‑emergency line. Local nonprofit Progress Pushers is providing on‑site support and will host a free handgun lockbox giveaway Friday, June 5, at their 1st Avenue South office to promote gun safety.
   

4. 2026 Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year results (federalwaymirror.com) — Federal Way student‑athletes from Decatur, Thomas Jefferson, Todd Beamer, and Federal Way High were honored as 2026 Athlete of the Year nominees, with TJ’s Callie Moore and Decatur’s Ethan Flavel taking top honors. The community‑voted awards spotlighted standout performances in multiple sports, strong academics, and leadership, celebrating some of the city’s most accomplished teens.
   

5. King County Medical Interpreter/Translator - Spanish (Float) in Seattle, WA (seattletimes.com) — King County is hiring a full-time Spanish medical interpreter who will rotate among several public health clinics, including the Federal Way Public Health Center on 13th Place South. The role supports Spanish-speaking patients with medical, dental, reproductive, and gender-affirming care, and requires interpreter certification in progress, cultural competency, and reliable transportation to float between sites across the county.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Federal Way

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Sunday June 21

• Fenders On Front Street →
  232 Front St N, Issaquah
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone looking for this pretty kitty?
  She came by my place a couple months ago, she has a flea collar on, but this week I recently noticed she has lost a lot of weight and I’m worried. I… (Nextdoor First Avenue and 330th St)
• Washington Homeless Shelters
  The most complete list of shelters in Washington. The shelters listed below are emergency shelters but many are general homeless shelters or… (Nextdoor Buenna)

• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Federal Way. Apply here.
• Hub Group posted a job opening for Terminal Manager in Pacific. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Federal Way here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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