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<p>The Federal Way Day Center is in the Federal Way Family Center, operated by Catholic Community Services and located at 33505 13th Place South, Suite D, in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror</p>

Federal Way Day Center continues to draw safety concerns

City still lacks a shelter for single adults.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 18, 2025 7:00 am

The Extended Stay America hotel, 1400 S. 320th St. in Federal Way, is set to open in Feb. 2025 as a supportive shelter for people experiencing homelessness. File photo

Permanent supportive housing to open this year in Federal Way

By Keelin Everly-Lang

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Man stabs drive-through McSpeaker | Federal Way Police Blotter

By Joshua Solorzano

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Inslee reduces sentence for man convicted in Kent Denny’s shooting

Frank Evans III to serve 17 fewer years for 2007 shooting that injured five

By Steve Hunter • January 16, 2025 5:28 pm

Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration) — Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

By Joshua Solorzano • January 16, 2025 3:11 pm

David Harrelson, secretary for the Federal Way Public Market committee, explains the vision behind the project during the Federal Way Mirror’s monthly Hot off the Presses event Jan. 14 at Poverty Bay Cafe. He was joined by AnnMichelle Hart, Chief of Staff for the Federal Way Public Market. Mirror staff photo — Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 17 edition

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

By Mirror Staff • January 16, 2025 12:00 pm

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Nehemiah Washington

Washington is currently undefeated and a four year varsity letter winner.

By Mirror Staff • January 16, 2025 11:30 am

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Gninlwo Kone

Kone has won half a century of matches in her Decatur career and a captain of the girls team.

By Mirror Staff • January 16, 2025 11:30 am

Destini Rogers goes up for a layup for the Raiders against Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Mirror — TJ girls fall to Auburn Mountainview at home

Raiders scored just four points in the first quarter, now sit at 7-6.

By Benjamin Ray • January 16, 2025 10:19 am

News

South King Fire photos from the California wildfires. Courtesy Photo. — South King Fire sends firefighting aid to Los Angeles

They sent four firefighters in a reserve engine.

By Joshua Solorzano • January 16, 2025 8:40 am

Federal Way community members are honored by carrying a torch to light the community flame during the MLK Day Celebration held Jan. 15, 2024, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror. — Federal Way’s 2025 MLK Celebration set for Jan. 18

“My dream is for our diverse city to be on the cutting edge of his dream.”

By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 14, 2025 6:30 am

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com. — Confessions of a klutz: Was I cursed from the cradle?...

For most of my life, that’s how I felt about myself.

By Robert Whale • January 12, 2025 1:30 am

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com. — A few thoughts on those ‘cultural elites’ | Whale’s Tales

It stuns me how often we are guilty of doing the very thing we complain about and despise in others when they do it, but excuse it in ourselves.

By Robert Whale • January 4, 2025 9:30 am

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Finding the right hobby is all about discovering what brings you joy and what makes you distinctly you. Courtesy Village Green Senior Living — Discovering new passions after 60

Finding new hobbies can be fun and exciting at any age, especially…

October 28, 2024 6:00 am

Eric Milne, Ph.D., LMFT, Chief of Outpatient Services at Valley Cities Behavioral Health. — Valley Cities’ NHSC approval a big boost for employees and...

Eight Valley Cities clinics approved, offering loan forgiveness to eligible staff

October 21, 2024 6:00 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…

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

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Linh Nguyen on an outdoor climb. Photo provided by Linh Nguyen. — Climbing gym comes with a solution for the FW community

“One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do in Federal Way.”

By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 12, 2025 7:30 am

Cohen Vongsady wrestling his opponent from White River. Ben Ray / The Mirror — FWHS wrestlers fall to White River, but show signs of...

Eagles drop to 0-3 in dual meets, but are moving toward improvement.

By Benjamin Ray • January 9, 2025 10:15 am

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Life

Helena Reynolds (right) with Mary Anne Hamilton at her 89th birthday party in Seminole, Florida, in February 2023. Mary Anne and Helena wrote the book “Destined to Be a Hamilton.” Photo provided by Helena Reynolds. — ‘Hamilton’ musical and history find Federal Way connection

The local journey began with a group of South King County “Hamilton” fans.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 13, 2025 7:00 am

Mayor Jim Ferrell swears in officers of the Federal Way Police Department at the city council meeting on Jan. 7. Photo by Ben Miller. — Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 10 edition

Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites the public to join the newspaper staff from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at Poverty Bay Café for informal conversation, coffee, beer, wine and appetizers.

By Mirror Staff • January 10, 2025 12:00 pm

Business

Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College

Jumpin’ Jumbalaya offers Cajun-Creole fushion

By Steve Hunter • January 10, 2025 10:15 am

The Federal Way Public Market team and local legislators pose together while celebrating the allocation of state funds to support the project. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Public Market. — Public Market group eyes Sound Transit property

The Federal Way Public Market group presented their vision to the mayor and Federal Way City Council and asked for their support.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 11, 2025 11:30 am

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Northwest

Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Sound Publishing file photo — Washington lawmakers begin push to ban flavored vapes

An industry group says the proposal is a “solution that’s in search of a problem.”

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 12, 2025 1:30 pm

Looking out over Cell 8 during the fall 2024 public tour of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. — Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill...

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.

By Bailey Josie • January 10, 2025 7:00 am

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