News <p>Community members try out the light rail for the first time on Dec. 6 at the Federal Way station. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror</p>

Community celebrates new local light rail stations

The light rail stations in Kent-Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal Way are officially open as of Dec. 6.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 10, 2025 9:43 am

FW public art selection delayed to invite community feedback

The art will appear on the public-facing security wall along the east side of 28th Avenue South near Steel Lake Park.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 6, 2025 6:30 am
FWPS levy renewal approved for February ballot

Levy will fund academic programs, instructional and support staff, and daily operational costs.

By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 5, 2025 1:30 pm
Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 5 edition

This year’s tree lighting and free holiday celebration will begin at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Town Square Park.

By Mirror Staff • December 5, 2025 6:30 am
Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Jaliyah Ervin

Evin is an outstanding teammate consistently bringing positivity.

By Mirror Staff • December 5, 2025 1:30 am
Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Doni Burkett

Burkett has an uncanny gift of putting the ball in the hoop.

By Mirror Staff • December 5, 2025 1:30 am
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm

Valley Cities Crisis Program Manager Jessica Rosado, Recovery Place Kent Director Teri Hardy, and Federal Way Police Department Officer Sarah Montjoy. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. Sponsored
September 29, 2025 6:00 am
Right, Kim Sanchez, owner of Comfort Keepers Federal Way. Left, Kim’s parents, and her grandfather, the inspiration for the family business. Sponsored
September 22, 2025 6:00 am
Gail Thompson, owner of Junebug’s Sauce, sets up shop at the Kent Farmer’s Market. Madison Kirkman/Comcast photo Sponsored
September 8, 2025 6:30 am
Sequins, feathers and powerhouse piano – audiences rocket into Elton’s unforgettable universe. Photos courtesy of Moon Coin Productions Inc. Sponsored
September 8, 2025 6:00 am
Staying strong and steady: How older adults can prevent falls

Every 11 seconds, an older adult in the United States is treated in an emergency room for a fall —…

By Tammy Dziak, Contributing writer • December 3, 2025 3:35 pm
MSC celebrates this year’s wins, braces for growing community needs

Multi-Service Center (MSC) helps residents of South King County who are most vulnerable to accessing food, affordable housing, employment, energy…

By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 30, 2025 7:30 am
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm
Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • November 29, 2025 5:12 am