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    David Zwaschka, Veronique Facchinelli and Griselda Orozco at an English class at Casa Latina. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    Casa Latina supports Spanish-speaking immigrants in Federal Way
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 26, 2023 7:30 am

    Organization connects people to work and education opportunities.

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    Robert Mizumoto, Michael Mizumoto, Margaret Mizumoto and Sarah James pose for a picture in the lobby of their newly renovated facility. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    Family-owned Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital makes a big...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 25, 2023 1:30 pm

    Facility might be one of Federal Way’s oldest businesses.

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    Photo of the Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`i Foundation gathering supplies and getting ready for Maui. (Photo courtesy of Kamaile Hamada)
    Federal Way foundation supports Maui wildfire victims
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 24, 2023 8:51 am

    The Ke`ala `O Kamailelauli`ili`i Foundation knew they had to help their people without hesitation.

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    Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Renato Torres is seen multi-tasking, helping out a customer while he takes a phone call.
    Mexican store owner brings grit to Federal Way:...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 12, 2023 7:00 am

    Renato Torres, owner of Tres Del Aguila in Federal Way, grew up learning the business game.

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    Photo Courtesy of the Islamic Center of Federal Way
The two burglary suspects wandering around the Islamic Center of Federal Way, 3304 S. 272nd St. Kent.
    Unknown suspects burglarize Islamic Center of Federal Way
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 10, 2023 11:32 am

    Two suspects steal cash at the mosque; crime is captured on video.

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    Omar Chavez at his Federal Way store, Omar’s Soccer Sports Store. (Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing)
    Local Mexican businessman sells soccer jerseys for all
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 6, 2023 7:30 am

    In pursuit of a better life, Omar Chavez owns his own business in Federal Way.

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    Photos of the Curtis Blue Line truck, which was broken into, and photos of the stolen items. Stolen items in photo include scuba diving equipment, two different helmets, and a scuba diving mask. (Photos courtesy of Federal Way Police Department)
    More than $100K in police gear gets stolen...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 3, 2023 9:22 am

    Employee for tactical equipment company had his truck burglarized at a hotel.

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    Surveillance footage shows suspects vandalizing the Puerto Vallarta restaurant in Twin Lakes. (Courtesy image)
    Burglars hit Puerto Vallarta restaurant five times in...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 26, 2023 5:33 pm

    Watch the surveillance footage of suspects, including one attempt to pull an ATM with a truck.

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    Photo courtesy of FUSION 
A room at one of FUSION’s transitional housing units.
    FUSION continues to expand transitional housing units
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 23, 2023 7:30 am

    When it comes to transitional housing units, vacancy is a good thing, executive director says.

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    Photo by Sarah Fox. 
Live auction bidders bid on live auction items at FUSION Art Event August 3.
    FUSION’s gala to support homeless families
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 20, 2023 1:30 pm

    FUSION hopes the gala will allow them to continue growing their support for homeless families.

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    The Federal Way Warriors practicing rugby on July 6. Joshua Solorzano / Sound Publishing
    Rugby for all: Federal Way Warriors Athletics host...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 17, 2023 9:30 am

    The rugby team meets twice a week at Saghalie Park to promote fitness and erase cultural stereotypes.

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    Photo courtesy of Lakehaven General Manager John Bowman 
Lakehaven Water and Sewer District’s brand new headquarters is nearly finished.
    Lakehaven Water and Sewer District nears completion of...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 6, 2023 1:30 pm

    The new headquarters building is 40,000 square feet and houses nearly all departments.

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    Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    No water contamination in Federal Way, Des Moines...
    By Joshua Solorzano • June 20, 2023 5:25 pm

    Lakehaven Water & Sewer District confirms no contamination in Federal Way water.

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    Marlie Love, Tirzah Idahosa and Anthony Love pose for a picture together in front of the Juneteenth event sponsors. (Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror)
    ‘Representation matters. Past, present and future.’
    By Joshua Solorzano • June 20, 2023 2:50 pm

    Juneteenth celebration and awards ceremony held Monday at Dumas Bay Centre.

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