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<p>The inaugural flight of the new direct flight between Seattle and Manila from the Philippine Airlines (PAL) lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Oct. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror</p>

Local Filipinos embrace direct flight from Seattle to Manila

October is also Filipino American History Month.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 3, 2024 3:00 pm

For their fried chicken and waffle fries and Swagg Sauce, Swagg-N-Wagon won first place as well as the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Taste of Federal Way. Each participating restaurant was paired with a local nonprofit - in this case, Federal Way Knights Baseball. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

Swagg-n-Wagon wins Taste of Federal Way 2024

By Mirror Staff

Carter and Gavin Hansen mowing lawns. Courtesy photo.

Federal Way twins bounce back after theft of lawn care...

By Joshua Solorzano

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Damion Blevins. Photo courtesy of the Department of Corrections. — Convicted sex offender sparks manhunt after removing ankle monitor

Damion Blevins assaulted a woman at knifepoint in Federal Way in 2016.

By Joshua Solorzano • October 3, 2024 5:15 pm

Jazmyne DuBose and Athena Amor Katsaros celebrate a goal against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror — Soccer: Thomas Jefferson downs Federal Way 4-2

Raiders rally around their new coach.

By Benjamin Ray • October 3, 2024 12:00 pm

Screenshot of the The Valley Independent Investigative Team’s press release. — Man dies while in Federal Way Police Department custody

Valley Independent Investigative Team will conduct an investigation.

By Joshua Solorzano • October 3, 2024 9:14 am

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Aissata Bangoura

Bangoura is a dedicated and versatile athlete and is a key player on varsity.

By Mirror Staff • October 2, 2024 10:55 am

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dominic Flugstad

Flugstad displayed dedication during summer workouts.

By Mirror Staff • October 2, 2024 10:50 am

The Village Green team emphasizes the significance of nourishing your body for wellness, staying active and prioritizing mental health. Courtesy Village Green Senior Living — How well are you aging?

Aging is an inevitable part of life – what varies significantly is the quality of our experience. The mission at…

By Village Green Senior Living • September 23, 2024 6:00 am

News

The front entrance of Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital and the rock that did the damage. (Photo courtesy of FWPD) — Burglar makes own doggie door at Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital

Surveillance video shows suspect breaking into Federal Way business.

By Joshua Solorzano • October 1, 2024 5:20 pm

File photo — Elderly lady robbed on the street | Federal Way Police...

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

By Mirror Staff • September 26, 2024 1:30 pm

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Opinion

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com. — Politicians need to emulate the late Dan Evans | Brunell

America needs a statesperson of the stature, capability, and perspective of Daniel J. Evans as our next president.

September 28, 2024 2:15 pm

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com. — Natural gas is under siege in Washington state | Brunell

Whether you call it a ban or a significant deterrent to future natural gas consumption, voter approval of Initiative 2066…

September 21, 2024 2:15 pm

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The Village Green team emphasizes the significance of nourishing your body for wellness, staying active and prioritizing mental health. Courtesy Village Green Senior Living — How well are you aging?

Aging is an inevitable part of life – what varies significantly is…

September 23, 2024 6:00 am

With wraparound support services and business resiliency programs, Federal Way Black Collective’s mission is to empower marginalized groups and leave a significant mark on the region. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Black Collective. — A collective empowers Federal Way’s black community

Driving change for a more equitable future

September 16, 2024 6:00 am

Federal Way Clinic staff outside the clinic. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. — Federal Way fall fundraiser supports care for individuals navigating recovery

Valley Cities hosts fundraiser on Oct. 3, with breakfast, speakers and an…

September 16, 2024 6:00 am

“For the Symphony’s 42nd season, we want to show that music is the answer to life, the universe and everything,” says Federal Way Symphony president Brandon Jenkins-Moak. — Federal Way symphony explores new sounds, revives classic cinema

Season 42 celebrates universe of sound, with something for all listeners

September 9, 2024 6:00 am

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Enumclaw senior RB Louis Chevalier stiff arms an Eagle defender. Ben Ray / The Mirror — Federal Way Eagles football falls to Enumclaw on the road

Enumclaw sprinted to a 21-0 lead and FW just couldn’t catch up.

By Benjamin Ray • October 2, 2024 10:26 am

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Isabella Corrales

Corrales has played nearly every minute for Thomas Jefferson as a freshman.

By Mirror Staff • September 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Life

Lana Bostic in Ketchikan, Alaska. Courtesy photo — Meet Federal Way Senior Commission Chair Lana Bostic

She wants to continue engaging the senior community and help get them involved in programs.

By Joshua Solorzano • September 29, 2024 1:30 pm

Federal Way Senior Commission member Debbie Harvey introducing the speakers from Premier Insurance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror — Medicare experts speak at Federal Way luncheon

It was held during the monthly Steel Lake Presbyterian Church-sponsored event.

By Joshua Solorzano • September 29, 2024 7:30 am

Business

From left to right: Ka’Shayla Jewell (Core Learning Leader), Chara Howell (Learning Leader), Susana Bravo (Learning Leader), Juan Vazquez (Student), Edith Mercado-Antunez (Sales and Operations Leader of Federal Way), Janeth Gomez (Student), Gabriela Calin (Learning Leader), Rhonda Young (Learning Leader) at the grand opening event for Paul Mitchell the School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror — Paul Mitchell the School officially opens in Federal Way

It’s located at the former Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 30, 2024 2:04 pm

The coffins for participants. Photo courtesy of Wild Waves — Wild Waves Theme Park offers a 24-hour coffin challenge

Six participants must stay inside a coffin for 24 hours for the chance to win prizes.

By Joshua Solorzano • September 26, 2024 5:00 pm

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Northwest

A group of volunteers from Raise the Wage Renton, shown gathering signatures in 2023. Renton residents approved a higher minimum wage for the city in a Feb. 2024 special election. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton) — Minimum wage is going up in Washington

Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will have higher wages in 2025.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • October 1, 2024 10:07 am

File photo — Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average

About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a recent analysis…

By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • September 27, 2024 5:00 pm

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