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FW Farmers Market co-founder David Ehl dies

David Ehl, a co-founder of the Federal Way Farmers Market, died Feb. 1 after an illness at age…

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Northwest

WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence

Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

Bob Roegner began writing his “Inside Politics” column in 2006. File photo

News

Bob Roegner, former mayor and columnist, dies

He was known for his “Inside Politics” column as well as years of service in Auburn and South…

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Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti speaks Feb. 5 at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Business

WA Treasurer talks tariffs and pensions at FW Chamber lunch

Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti gave his outlook on the state’s financial challenges and more during a presentation…

Roger and Karla Flygare. Courtesy photo

News

Roger Flygare, longtime FW volunteer and veteran advocate, dies

His latest project involved the future Federal Way Public Market. Celebration of life event planned for March 2.

Federal Way City Councilmember Dini Duclos was given a key to the city to represent her 16 total years serving the Federal Way community at the Dec. 3, 2019, council meeting. (File photo)

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Dini Duclos, former Multi-Service Center leader and FW City Councilmember, dies at 79

“Dini was a compassionate advocate for our neighbors and our community, and she will be greatly missed.”

Mirror editor Andy Hobbs can be reached at ahobbs@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

King County’s mental health tax is a bold request for voters | Opinion

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon at a fast food restaurant in Kirkland when a stranger’s mental meltdown…

Cannabis. Image via Wikipedia.

Opinion

Past, present and future of cannabis in Federal Way | Opinion

Mirror editor sparks conversation about cannabis.

The Federal Way High School Eagles will play in the 2022 state tournament. (Photo by Ben Ray/Federal Way Mirror)

Opinion

Cheers n’ jeers: FW Eagles play in state football tournament

Cheers to the Federal Way High School football team for returning to the state tournament for the first…

People experiencing homelessness use the kitchen facilities at the Federal Way Day Center, which offers showers, laundry, space for meal preparation, and other services for those in need. (Sound Publishing file photo)

Opinion

The main lesson when trying to understand homelessness

I didn’t truly understand the nuances of homelessness until I started writing about it. I had accepted a…

Andrea Peterson officially hands the keys to a new van to Mac Hoover of Christ’s Church in Federal Way. Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

Opinion

Cheers n’ jeers: Hot van donation in Federal Way

Cheers to Andrea Peterson, the general manager of Weatherly Inn Assisted Living in Tacoma, for arranging the donation…

Christine Hendrickson shared her post-incarceration journey as part of a panel of speakers July 14 at the Kirkland Chamber Foundation’s 2022 Kirkland Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Symposium. This year’s program focused on workforce re-entry for previously incarcerated people and the barriers they face. Photo by Andy Hobbs/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Previously incarcerated people struggle to find jobs in Washington

Trauma and the stigma of prison create barriers for those who are trying to reenter society and atone…

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23, 2020. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Business

Thank you for celebrating the Best of Federal Way | 2021 winners

See the list of winners below

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Opinion

Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial

Moving forward, the Federal Way Mirror will capitalize Black when referring to the race, ethnicity and culture of…

King County and Public Health have turned a former Econo Lodge motel into an emergency isolation/quarantine facility on Central Avenue in Kent. File photo

News

King County reports 27 coronavirus cases in homeless shelters

County has provided 60 motel vouchers so far for quarantining homeless individuals.

Joint statement from the mayors of Auburn, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Tukwila, Enumclaw, Algona and Pacific was issued Sunday, March 22, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Courtesy of City of Kent

News

South King County mayors: Please stay home, follow best practices

Update - 6 p.m. Monday, March 23

Q&A with FUSION co-founder Peggy LaPorte

Life

Q&A with FUSION co-founder Peggy LaPorte

After 25 years, the all-volunteer charity’s mission remains the same

Federal Way mayor proposes new name for South 320th Street

News

Federal Way mayor proposes new name for South 320th Street

Federal Way is planning to change the name of South 320th Street in order to honor U.S. military…

Federal Way Korean Americans react to ‘surreal’ Trump-Kim summit

News

Federal Way Korean Americans react to ‘surreal’ Trump-Kim summit

The historic summit in Singapore this week between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong…

Publisher’s note: Help choose the Mirror’s 2018 Athletes of the Year

Opinion

Publisher’s note: Help choose the Mirror’s 2018 Athletes of the Year

The Federal Way Mirror is proud to recognize the city’s top student athletes in our first Athlete of…