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The Performing Arts and Events Center. The Mirror / file photo.

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‘Arts Explosion’ promises a boom for Federal Way arts scene

The city is hosting its inaugural “Arts Explosion” festival from June 2-4.

Federal Way Symphony. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Symphony celebrates 40 years of music

Stringing together four decades of music isn’t easy, but the Federal Way Symphony’s upcoming concert is a cymbal…

Alex Bruell / The Mirror The Federal Way Warriors under-14 team (purple) played a hard-fought game March 25 but ultimately fell to the Rainier Highlanders.

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Federal Way Warriors make a local home for rugby

The annual “Island Bowl” event is May 27-28.

This map from Sound Transit shows several options under consideration for how the Link light rail line will proceed through the Federal Way area. The recent action by the organization’s board maintains the northern section of the line in green as the “preferred alternative,” or the route ST believes is the best option. But the area south of the SF Enchanted Parkway Station is no longer part of the preferred route, and in fact, there isn’t a preferred route past that point any longer. Sound Transit will continue studying its options.

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Sound Transit board mulls options for light rail line through south Federal Way

Original preferred route through south Federal Way is incompatible with Tribal cultural resources, agency says.

Alex Bruell / The Mirror Tammy Solomon laughs while talking with clients and staff at the Multi-Service Center foodbank the morning of Friday, March 24.

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Hometown Hero: Food bank coordinator lifts, laughs and loves the work

Tammy Solomon has helped feed Federal Way families for more than 20 years.

Alex Bruell / The Mirror In this composite picture, a prosecuting attorney (left) and Nicholas’ defense attorney (right) argue over pre-trial motions during the first day scheduled in the trial against Patrick Nicholas, accused of the 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough. Judge Josephine Wiggs asked attending news media reporters not to photograph Nicholas in court at this time, as jury selection has not yet begun.

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Trial starts for suspect in Sarah Yarborough murder

Federal Way High School student was killed in 1991.

Photo by Bruce Honda Buildings A and B of Woodbridge’s campus plan on the former Weyerhaeuser campus are projected to come online this year.

Business

Big business developments this year in Federal Way

List includes new tenant at former Metropolitan Market building.

Every year Cheryl Hurst organizes March of Diapers to provide baby necessities to families in need. (File photo)

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March of Diapers drive needs more donations by March 31 deadline

You still have a week to donate diapers and wipes to help local families across the Puget Sound…

Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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WATCH: Iam Tongi performs “Courage” at Federal Way City Council meeting

Council seals maintenance facility deal, considers new agreement with Wild Waves.

The Decatur High School jazz band hosts its annual big band showcase Saturday, featuring the Lakota and Decatur jazz bands and guest trumpeter William Ward. The event is free, but donations are encouraged. There will also be an auction. Doors open 6 p.m. March 25. The high school is located at 2800 SW 320th St., Federal Way. Pictured: The drummer and bassists in Jeff Chang’s early-morning jazz band practice the morning of Jan. 18. Alex Bruell/The Mirror

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Decatur High jazz band hosts big band showcase Saturday

Event is free but donations are encouraged.

Neil Hubbard and two of the three present members of the Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums perform prior to the St. Patrick’s Day ceremony. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way raises the Irish flag

City held its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

The Anton Schwartz Quintet, with special guest Russell Ferrante, performs at the Marine View Church “Jazz Live” concert. Photo courtesy Jim Foster.

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Live jazz concerts returning to Dash Point area church

Marine View Church is resurrecting its free live jazz sessions at the church, featuring local and international acts…

Gary Ichinaga, a volunteer fixer at the South King Tool Library, works on a microwave during last week’s repair cafe, an event in which locals can get help repairing their stuff rather than throwing it away. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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South King Tool Library will open second branch thanks to grant

The South King Tool Library in Federal Way will open a second branch in the South King County…

From left: Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and State Rep. Kristine Reeves of the 30th Legislative District. Courtesy photos

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Here are the bills Federal Way area legislators worked on this session

Some made it through, and some didn’t, before the big March deadline.

Decatur High School security officer Derek Aparis. (Image via Federal Public Schools Facebook page.)

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Decatur security guard charged with sexual misconduct with student

Decatur High School security guard Derek Aparis has been charged with first-degree sexual misconduct in a case alleging…

Police lights (File photo)

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Teen dies in shooting in Campus Drive area

A teenager was killed in an apparent shooting Wednesday, March 15, in the 1900 block of SW Campus…

More than a dozen people plunged into the chilly waters of the Puget Sound on Saturday, March 10, for the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club Polar Bear Plunge. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Swimmers get frosty at annual Polar Bear Plunge

Spring officially starts next week, and the swimmers of the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club — as…

Jaime Monje holds open the door at the Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Federal Way, where he is the general manager. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Azteca manager strives to make restaurant feel like a second home

Azteca, operated by general manager Jaime Monje, was voted Best Family Dining and Best Mexican Cuisine of Federal…

This image shows the vehicle believed to have struck and killed Robert Spafford on March 1. The passenger’s side rear view mirror was missing after the collision. Image from Federal Way PD.

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Know about this fatal hit-and-run March 1? Federal Way PD wants your help

Robert Spafford, a Navy veteran, was struck and killed that evening on Pacific Highway.

Photo by Bruce Honda Numerous notable women in the Federal Way community stand for a picture as the city council honors Women’s History Month.

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City council favors northward expansion for maintenance facility

Steel Lake Annex area was previously under consideration for the project.