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East India Grill stands with their dual First Place and People’s Choice awards. Photos by Alex Bruell.

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East India Grill wins again at 2022 Taste of Federal Way

The Taste of Federal Way event was held Sept. 24 at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

In this 2018 file photo, community volunteers gather with South King Fire and Rescue volunteers to collect donations for the annual Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry. Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls

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Food drive: Mayor’s Day of Concern for the Hungry is Oct. 8

Annual food drive will collect donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 21st Avenue SW Fred…

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The former Bally Total Fitness property in Federal Way sits vacant, but if the city council signs off on a new townhouse development, the building could be replaced with new homes in just a few years.

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Former Bally’s property could become new townhouse development

The Federal Way City Council could make a decision as early as Oct. 4.

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Federal Way City Council (from left to right): Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Erica Norton, Hoang Tran, Susan Honda, Linda Kochmar, Jack Walsh, Jack Dovey.

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Federal Way leaders talk budget, shopping cart theft, TikTok video

The Federal Way City Council handled a packed night of budget talks and public comments Tuesday night (Sept.…

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Brian Richardson, operations supervisor at the Redondo Treatment Plant, explains how one of the clarifier tanks works at the Redondo Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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Stormwater issues prompt downgrading of Poverty Bay shellfishing area

It’s no surprise that the smell is the worst at “solids” processing. But the good news for workers…

In these photos shared by Brianna Loran, her sons Lucas and Sebastian enjoy a recent visit from firefighters for Lucas’ 5th birthday. Sebastian, 2, nearly died in January after suffering a medical event, but he was saved by a fire crew that arrived in time. Courtesy photo

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Firefighters visit local family after nick-of-time rescue for toddler

A boy’s life-saving visit from local firefighters this year may help inspire his older brother to join the…

For $15, attendees received nine samples of signature dishes from various Federal Way restaurants at the Taste of Federal Way in 2021.

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Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 24

The Taste of Federal Way is back.

Dave Van Valkenburg will become South King Fire and Rescue’s (SKFR) new assistant chief of operations. Photo courtesy South King Fire and Rescue.

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South King Fire and Rescue names new assistant chief of operations

Longtime firefighter Dave Van Valkenburg will become South King Fire and Rescue’s (SKFR) new Assistant Chief of Operations,…

This van, used by Christ’s Church Federal Way on Dash Point Road, was torched in early September by an unknown arsonist or arsonists, the church says. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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Who torched this church van? Pastors want vandalism to stop

Leaders from Christ’s Church in Federal Way said an unknown arsonist torched one of their shuttle vans this…

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Sherese Gamble oversees diversity and workforce management at South King Fire and Rescue, which is looking to grow and diversify its force of firefighters and EMTs.

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South King Fire and Rescue is aiming for more diverse workforce

The agency is hosting a workshop for future women firefighters next month.

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Left, a student at Star Lake Elementary daydreams out loud about some of her favorite foods on the first day of school. Right, Students at Star Lake Elementary listen as their teacher greets them on the first day of school.

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Federal Way students back in action

Federal Way students returned to classrooms this week that — for the most part — felt something like…

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Federal Way police arrest suspect in Labor Day killing

A woman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of fatally shooting another young woman Labor Day evening in a…

T.K., an employee at Pattison’s West, practices some moves before the rink opens Tuesday afternoon. Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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El Centro’s expansion includes saving roller skating rink

The Pattison’s West Skate Rink was set to close, but will survive pending an October property purchase.

Federal Way High School students Aaron Nelson, left, and Colfax Alexander pose for a picture. Photo courtesy Federal Way Public Schools.

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FWHS program helps student and grad capture coveted apprenticeships

Starting with a $70k wage out of high school? It’s an impressive accomplishment for two Federal Way High…

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FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer and her team hold the trophy from the Federal Way Rotary Club’s first speed croquet competition at their annual fundraiser auction.

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FW Rotary raises over $20,000 at annual auction, “speed croquet” tourney

The Federal Way Rotary raised more than $20,000 for their youth scholarship and community support efforts at a…

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Shelly Cain addresses the Federal Way City Council and gathered audience during their Aug. 9 meeting, in which Cain was recognized for her volunteer work at the city’s Friendship Theatre program.

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Friendship Theatre volunteer helps the show go on for kids with developmental disabilities

Volunteer Shelly Cain is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for August.

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State trooper shoots driver in Federal Way

The driver had reportedly struck another vehicle and was shot during an altercation.

John Hillding stands in the center of the Bacon and Eggs skatepark, which he designed. The Wilkeson skatepark came about from a state grant, Grindline Skateparks, organizing by Hillding and city leaders, and a lot of volunteers. All photos by Alex Bruell

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Wilkeson businesses hosting Bacon & Eggs Fest this weekend

Wilkesonians will host a skating contest and business fest this weekend to raise money toward keeping the new…

Divers, walkers and other beachgoers enjoy Poverty Bay in Des Moines on a Saturday morning, Aug. 13. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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Fecal bacteria pollution is a problem for Poverty Bay’s shellfish

A mix of dog droppings, septic leakage and other pollutants have become a nuisance for wildlife and geoduck…

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Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth

If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…