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Sharon has had extensive training, but doesn’t do any tricks.

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Sharon the Comfort Dog spreads paw-sitive vibes

She’s been providing support in Federal Way and South King County: “Her job is to put smiles on…

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The Barker Cabin in Federal Way.

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Barker Cabin chosen as FW’s top historical story

For the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Historical Society of Federal Way asked visitors at the Heritage Center what…

FW Symphony Director Adam Stern at a rehearsal for the upcoming performance. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Centerstage and FW Symphony join for Sondheim and Stravinsky

This event will take place at 3:30 p.m. March 8 at the Federal Way PAEC.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Feb. 21 town hall. Courtesy photo

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30th District legislators’ town halls cover budget, taxes, immigration

Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sen. Claire Wilson held one on Feb. 21, and Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30) held…

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Charity and Matt Morningstar show off their personalized minifigs at Bricks & Minifigs in Federal Way.

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For the love of Lego: Federal Way shop marks first anniversary

Bricks Minifigs is holding a celebration Feb. 28 and March 1.

Mayor Jim Ferrell shares the annual State of the City address at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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State of the City 2026: Mayor touts future plans for Federal Way

Mayor Jim Ferrell painted a bright future for Federal Way with this year’s “A New Dawn, A New…

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

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Nicole Hockley of Sandy Hook Promise shares the message to students that they can be part of building belonging by making sure no one eats alone.

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Sandy Hook Promise program reaches Federal Way students

Illahee Middle School hosts No One Eats Alone Day.

Federal Way City Councilmember Les Sessoms shares his thoughts on the flag policy at the Feb. 17 special city council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Flag policy to be reviewed again in Federal Way

Federal Way is back to the drawing-board on the city’s flag policy once again after a special council…

Elders in the community sit ready to receive blessings from younger attendees. From left to right: Yong Wook Lee, Chong Ko, Mike Park, Jane Lee and HeeJung Lee. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Korean School of Federal Way celebrates 설날 (Seollal)

At the Korean New Year celebration on Feb. 14 in Federal Way, families gathered to enjoy multi-generational fun…

Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore. Courtesy photo

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Moore responds to dismissal as FW City Council president

Supporters decry the move, while others say the councilmember was using a nonpartisan platform for a personal agenda.

Public commentor Lana Bostic speaks in support of Councilmember Martin Moore remaining the council president and in support of the student walkouts. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Martin Moore ousted as FW City Council president

At their meeting Feb. 10, the Federal Way City Council rescinded the vote that made Councilmember Martin Moore…

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Early election results: FWPS levy is passing

Early results of the Feb. 10 special election show the 2026 Federal Way Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O)…

A student holds a sign that reads “deportation disrupts education” during a student-led protest that began at Federal Way High School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way students protest ICE in walkouts

Hundreds of students led a peaceful demonstration on Feb. 5 from Federal Way High School and another on…

Federal Way community members attend the first Working Families Party meeting to take place in the city although the local chapter that represents South King County in general has been active for years. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Working Families Party meeting held in Federal Way

The Working Families Party (WFP) of South King County held their first meeting in Federal Way on Jan.…

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The intersection at S. 336th St. and 1st Way S. was blocked off for several hours after the officer-involved shooting on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Federal Way

A man was shot and killed by a Federal Way police officer following an attempted carjacking.

Staff of ULMS, local officials and community members and Booker family members join to cut the ribbon for the official opening of the Booker House in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Extended Stay America becomes Booker House

The 15th Health through Housing in location has already moved over a dozen Federal Way community members off…

Hussein Ugas is the Executive Director and Co-Founder at Rahma Recovery Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Local recovery center battles addiction through culture

Hussein Ugas helped open the state’s first accredited sober living home for East Africans and Muslim men in…

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education working session on Jan. 15. Screenshot/TVW

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Here’s how child care oversight works in WA

How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?

Camp Moxy Jo’s hosted a wide variety of concerts and community events during the summer of 2025 in Federal Way. Courtesy photo.

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Camp Moxy Jo’s temporarily shuts down over city codes

Throughout the summer of 2025, Camp Moxy Jo’s in Federal Way was buzzing with community-building and fun, from…