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Federal Way drops home opener to Graham-Kapowsin

Eagle bats tally just one hit; Orlando Young strikes out five in two innings.

By Benjamin Ray • March 20, 2025 8:50 am

Thomas Jefferson’s new baseball field. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Homefield advantage: Raiders host first home games since 2021

By Benjamin Ray

Craig Patrick celebrates receiving the proclamation from the City of Federal Way declaring Irish-American Heritage Week. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Federal Way celebrates the Irish with annual flag raising

By Keelin Everly-Lang

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Courtesy Photo, State of Washington — Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 13, 2025 10:12 am

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare — Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King...

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

By Steve Hunter • March 7, 2025 11:01 am

Reece Howitt celebrates his goal against Thomas Jefferson High School. Ben Ray / The Mirror — All smiles as Decatur boys soccer team wins season opener

Dom Dismuke tallies first win as Gators down Thomas Jefferson.

By Benjamin Ray • March 17, 2025 3:40 pm

The lemongrass banh mi is owner Michelle Huynh's favorite. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror — Honey Bear Vietnamese Sandwiches: ‘The right fluffiness’

The Vietnamese sandwich shop in Federal Way features 12 varieties of banh mi, from more classic options like grilled pork to fusion twists like mesquite chicken.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • March 17, 2025 7:30 am

Xfinity Internet Customers in Federal Way Get Speed Upgrade and...
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By Rodrigo Lopez • March 13, 2025 1:30 am

From left: Moises Lozacruz, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Clinical Operations Army Veteran, Veteran Spouse, Dr. Nichole Ayres, DSW, MBA, LICSW - Clinic Director and Andrew Graves, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Business Operations, Army Veteran. — Support for King County Veterans: Mental health, careers and community...

Find new opportunities with Valley Cities at the RecruitMilitary Job Fair on March 27 at Fort Lewis

By Valley Cities Behavorial Health Care • March 10, 2025 6:00 am

News

The most recent Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot of Gary Ridgway, otherwise known as the Green River Killer, with no glasses. Courtesy photo — Why the Green River Killer was in King County Jail...

According to documents, he was going to guide investigators to more unfound remains of his victims.

By Mirror Staff • March 13, 2025 6:00 pm

File photo — Rock thrown at windshield while driving | Federal Way police...

From the Federal Way police log.

By Mirror Staff • March 14, 2025 4:30 pm

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com. — Have lunch with someone who disagrees with you | Whale’s...

On March 8, I met a reader and sometime critic of this column for lunch.

By Robert Whale • March 14, 2025 1:30 am

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com. — Still finding ways to stand in the sunshine | Whale’s...

As readers of this column may know by now, I am a terminal cancer patient.

By Robert Whale • March 8, 2025 11:30 am

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Xfinity Internet Customers in Federal Way Get Speed Upgrade and...

March 13, 2025 1:30 am

From left: Moises Lozacruz, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Clinical Operations Army Veteran, Veteran Spouse, Dr. Nichole Ayres, DSW, MBA, LICSW - Clinic Director and Andrew Graves, MSW, LICSW - Associate Director of Business Operations, Army Veteran. — Support for King County Veterans: Mental health, careers and community...

Find new opportunities with Valley Cities at the RecruitMilitary Job Fair on…

March 10, 2025 6:00 am

The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. — 10 things you need to know about this year’s Snohomish...

March 28 event offers expert advice, activities connections for a fulfilling retirement.

March 3, 2025 6:00 am

Food insecurity continues to rise in King County, but donating food, funds or your time to MSC’s Federal Way Food Bank are easy ways to help! Courtesy MSC — Food insecurity in King County is on the rise

No one should face hunger or the anxiety of not knowing where…

February 24, 2025 6:00 am

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Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Eric Havili

Havili will earn his fourth varsity letter for the Gators this season.

By Mirror Staff • March 14, 2025 10:05 am

Courtesy Photo — Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Siena Sumalbag

Sumalbag qualified for the West Central District Meet competing in the all-around.

By Mirror Staff • March 14, 2025 10:00 am

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Life

Courtesy image — Two shows coming to Centerstage Theatre

There’s also a new Community Engagement and Education Director.

By Mirror Staff • March 15, 2025 1:30 pm

On March 12, the Federal Way Mirror hosted an open house to celebrate the Best of Federal Way winners. Visitors to the Mirror office participated in a contest to name this dragon made of newspapers. The winning name is PRESSton. Photo by Bruce Honda — Federal Way Community Calendar | March 14 edition

St. Patrick’s Day Flag Raising: The Irish flag will fly at noon on March 17 at City Hall, located at 33325 8th Ave. S. in Federal Way.

By Mirror Staff • March 14, 2025 7:00 am

Business

Carla Kostresh and Brianna “Bri” Sterling work hard arranging flowers for clients. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — Buds and Blooms voted Best Florist of 2025

Buds and Blooms is a 50-year flower empire in South King County.

By Bailey Josie • March 16, 2025 1:30 pm

Ms. Janet, Ms. Mandy and Ms. Britanie all work at the Brooklake Childcare & Learning Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. — Brooklake Childcare voted Best Of Federal Way for 9 years

“We serve the child as a whole.”

By Bailey Josie • March 16, 2025 7:30 am

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Northwest

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 in Olympia about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard) — Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

By Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • February 28, 2025 10:45 am

30th District State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D), at right, is seen at a campaign kickoff event in Sept. 2024 for a coalition called Flavors Hook Kids Washington, which seeks to end the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state. File photo — WA lawmakers light up plan for cigarette tax hike

Bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), says it would help cover societal costs linked to tobacco use.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • February 24, 2025 11:20 am

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