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    Articles by Keelin Everly-Lang
    Artist Steve Nagode brought a scale diorama to City Hall to share his proposal, which would include statues, seating and a variety of interactive elements. (City photo)
    FW public art selection delayed to invite community...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 6, 2025 6:30 am

    The art will appear on the public-facing security wall along the east side of 28th Avenue South near Steel Lake Park.

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    This chart shows the total school district tax rate over time and how different voter-approved measures contribute to that total. Yellow indicates the School Construction Bond, gray the Tech Levy and orange the Federal Way HS Construction Bond. The EP&O Levy is the bottom section in blue. Graph courtesy of FWPS.
    FWPS levy renewal approved for February ballot
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 5, 2025 1:30 pm

    Levy will fund academic programs, instructional and support staff, and daily operational costs.

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    The Federal Way light rail station features colorful glass art installations and a view of Federal Way’s developing downtown core. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Light rail’s opening day includes celebrations and more
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 3, 2025 1:16 pm

    Three new stations officially open Dec. 6.

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    Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)
    MSC celebrates this year’s wins, braces for growing...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 30, 2025 7:30 am

    Multi-Service Center (MSC) helps residents of South King County who are most vulnerable to accessing food, affordable housing, employment, energy…

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    Anthony Curtis and Lori Cooper at Lori’s Closet, a free community resource that is one program run by the Black Equality Coalition in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Lori’s Closet grows as free clothing resource in...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 29, 2025 7:30 am

    Lori’s Closet started where a small sharing shelf in the breakroom at UPS met conversations about racial justice.

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    Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Council members will finalize FW’s legislative priorities
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 27, 2025 9:30 am

    Community feedback is encouraged.

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    Dad and daughter Tim and Zoey Moen saw the heart of Federal Way when they built a community pantry in front of their house in response to local needs. Courtesy photo
    Heart of Federal Way revealed in response to...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 27, 2025 6:00 am

    Meet the Mirror’s Hometown Heroes for November 2025.

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    Racial demographics in Federal Way still echo racially restrictive covenants, even though they haven’t been legally enforceable for decades. Census data mapped by bestneighborhood.org.
    Racist language found in Federal Way property documents
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 22, 2025 7:00 am

    City will notify owners and share steps they can take to remove it.

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    Wayside United Church of Christ (UCC) is located at 31247 SW Dash Point Road. Out of two portions of the property that are currently vacant and wooded, the church believes that the portion of their property located at the intersection of SW Dash Point Road and 21st Avenue (marked by “X” on the map) would be the most appealing to a potential buyer. Image from city documents
    Affordable housing: City to explore partnership with church
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 21, 2025 1:30 pm

    There are 61 churches total within Federal Way, and they collectively own 179.9 acres.

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    Turkeys from a past Brooklake Church turkey drive in Federal Way. Photo provided by Shelley Pauls
    Food resources in Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 15, 2025 7:30 am

    Upcoming donation drives, food pantries and more.

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    Pacific Bonsai Museum curator Aarin Packard describes one of his favorite bonsai, a tiny living forest from one of his teachers. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
    Winter happenings at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 14, 2025 1:00 pm

    Special traveling exhibit is on display.

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    Screenshot from kickitfw.com.
    Check out Federal Way’s World Cup festival plans
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 12, 2025 9:04 am

    Free event Nov. 14 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

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    The Juneteenth and Pride flags were flown in June 2025 next to the U.S. flag in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    FW flag policy change gets community pushback
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 11, 2025 2:43 pm

    Council ends the flying of any “non-governmental” flags at City Hall.

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    Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror 
Les Sessoms and Jack Dovey at the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum on Oct. 8. They are running against each other for Federal Way City Council position 6.
    Federal Way early election results: Ferrell beats Honda,...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 4, 2025 9:22 pm

    Early results are in for the 2025 general elections, including the races for Federal Way’s next mayor and for three…

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    Light rail trains can now be seen running their regular schedule as the simulated service tests the schedule and infrastructure that will open on Dec. 6 to Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Test trains will simulate service to Federal Way...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 3, 2025 1:37 pm

    Long-awaited Federal Way light rail station undergoes final tests ahead of Dec. 6 opening date.

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    Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)
    Thousands in Federal Way face loss of SNAP...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 31, 2025 12:00 pm

    Federal government shutdown over healthcare subsidies halts SNAP food benefit distribution.

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    From the University of Washington report: “Across Washington state, a review of Flock audits by UWCHR researchers during 2025 revealed multiple forms of access to data on Washington state residents by federal immigration enforcement agencies and out-of-state law enforcement. The majority of agencies were exposed to one or more of these forms of access to their networks. The map does not depict all agencies surveyed or known to use Flock systems.”
    Federal Way approves expansion of Flock Safety cameras
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 31, 2025 11:00 am

    Cameras prompt concerns about sharing data with federal agencies.

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    Representatives of Mujer al Volante and United in Purpose hosted the multicultural candidate forum for the 2025 Federal Way City Council and mayoral candidates on Oct. 22. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Immigrant experience highlights annual multicultural candidate forum in...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 27, 2025 3:30 pm

    Election 2025: Federal Way nonprofit hosts council and mayoral candidates.

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    Photo courtesy of troop 361 
Federal Way’s Troop 361 on an outdoor adventure.
    Federal Way Scouts keep longtime traditions alive
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 26, 2025 11:30 am

    Generations of Federal Way community members have promised to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave,…

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    The newly installed wind phone is available for anyone who may benefit from a reflective moment in their grief to connect with lost loved ones through the installation. Photo courtesy of Ben Miller / City of Federal Way
    ‘Wind phone’ installed in Federal Way, joining hundreds...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 25, 2025 11:30 am

    Walking along the winding path near Dumas Bay, a visitor might stumble upon a lone wooden box with a telephone…

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    A protester in Federal Way holds a sign stating that “a president who turns the military on their own citizens is not a leader but a tyrant,” referencing the deployment of National Guard troops in several U.S. cities this year. Photo by Rachel Jones
    Hundreds attend No Kings rally in Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Federal Way joined cities around the state and the country in holding a No Kings demonstration on Oct. 18.

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    Steve Groom presents the annual Comprehensive Budget Report for 2024 for Federal Way at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
    Federal Way’s annual financial report highlights a few...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 17, 2025 10:30 am

    Finance Director Steve Groom presented Federal Way’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2024 at the city council meeting on Oct….

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    Mukilteo elected officials and VIPs get the chance to taste test at a demonstration by Chef Martha Gamboa earlier this year. Courtesy photo
    Scrap Happy Kitchen is coming to the Federal...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 15, 2025 4:05 pm

    WM is partnering with Chef Martha Gamboa for a live demonstration on how to stretch your budget and reduce food waste on Oct. 18.

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