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HomeGoods opens Sunday in Federal Way | PHOTOS

HomeGoods makes its debut in Washington state this weekend. The national home furnishings chain will open at 8…

Bobby Brown

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Mr. Bobby says goodbye to Mirror Lake Elementary

Bobby Brown, known as Mr. Bobby, bid farewell to his friends at Mirror Lake Elementary. Today is the…

The 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials run this week at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. About 120 of the nation's best divers are competing for a spot in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

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Diving trials mean tourism dollars for Federal Way

The 2012 United States Olympic Diving Trials run this week at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in…

Chicken tikka masala at East India Grill in Federal Way.

Life

Where do you take guests to eat in Federal Way?

Where do you take your out of town guests to eat in Federal Way?

A ceremony June 13 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Renton paid tribute to 154 individuals in King County whose remains went unclaimed by their families. Pictured: A bench from a 2003 ceremony.

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Gone but not forgotten: King County buries indigents

The King County Indigent Remains Program handles the burial of people who died poor and destitute.

Aquatic biologists apply a chemical to remove phosphate from Lorene Lake in the Twin Lakes neighborhood.

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Biologists treat algae on Federal Way’s Lake Lorene

Lake Lorene, located in the Twin Lakes neighborhood, suffers from algal blooms. These colonies of microscopic algae produce…

This year’s special guest speaker is Col. Robin Blanchard. Col. Blanchard was commissioned in 1986 after graduating from Pacific Lutheran University. In her 26-year military career

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Flag Day: ‘Our flag is more than a piece of cloth’ | PHOTOS

The U.S. flag is more than just a piece of cloth. "It represents the people we serve. It…

Coated in raindrops

Life

Northwest roses bloom best in June

From gardens and perfume bottles to dinner plates and dinner dates, these woody perennial plants have been symbols…

Dozens of Filipino-Americans gathered Friday at the Walmart Supercenter in Federal Way.

Life

Filipinos celebrate independence at Federal Way Walmart

Dozens of Filipino-Americans gathered to celebrate their culture Friday at the Walmart Supercenter in Federal Way.

Opinion

Build momentum in Federal Way’s economy | Andy Hobbs

We should not resent Seattle or Bellevue for their roles as the region’s job and population center. What…

Opinion

We should not resent Seattle or Bellevue for their roles as the region’s job and population center. What…

The shelves are void of alcohol at Rite Aid

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Federal Way Rite Aid stays dry in private liquor’s first week

Rite Aid pharmacy in Federal Way sold alcohol to a minor back in April. Now the store sits…

Publications like The Mirror and Little Nickel

Life

Tis the season for garage sales in Federal Way | Helpful hints

As the summer begins, so does the season for garage sales, yard sales, rummage sales and moving sales…

The annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society took place June 1-2 at Saghalie Middle School's track. Pictured: The first lap

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Cancer survivors are rock stars: Federal Way Relay for Life raises $55,000 | PHOTOS

Federal Way's Relay for Life was held June 1-2, raising about $55,000 so far for the American Cancer…

Firefighters reported that upon entry into the burning house

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Firefighters find marijuana garden at Federal Way house fire

South King Fire and Rescue responded to a call at 8:23 p.m. Wednesday from the 2900 block of…

South King Fire and Rescue firefighters test the oldest ladder truck (1981) in the fleet at Station 62 on South 312th Street.

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For better or worse, South King Fire depends on voters

South King Fire and Rescue faces a critical financial crossroads in 2012, in what the district calls a…

Spring Valley Montessori School's annual salmon release has helped revive the salmon in the West Hylebos Creek.

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Salmon savers: Spring Valley Montessori nurses creek to health

The creek runs through the campus, located off Pacific Highway in southern Federal Way. Thirty years ago, salmon…

This photo of Otis Clark was taken in April 2012 outside his home in Federal Way. He was 109 years old.

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Otis Clark, world’s oldest traveling preacher, dies at 109

Federal Way resident Otis Clark, the world's oldest traveling preacher, has died at age 109. Clark died Sunday,…

Congressman Adam Smith

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Adam Smith faces four challengers for District 9 Congress seat | ELECTION

The district is Washington's first majority-minority congressional district, and is currently held by Democratic Rep. Adam Smith.

The Federal Way Mirror is your source for local election news. Send letters and questions to editor@federalwaymirror.com.

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2012 candidates for 30th District state rep. | ELECTION

The filing deadline has officially passed for the 2012 primary and general elections. Below is a list of…