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    Articles by Keelin Everly-Lang
    The Asian Student Association of Decatur High School performs “Arirang Nanta” in the grand finale performance of the grand opening ceremony, directed by WhanHee Yi. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Ceremony celebrates completion of Hanwoori Garden | Photos
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 12, 2025 11:08 am

    Years in the making, the garden will be open to the public soon.

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    Glen Park Apartments, 952 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way, as seen on June 9. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Child’s death leads to multiple charges for Federal...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 9, 2025 3:50 pm

    Woo Jin Hahn is currently in jail with a bail of $5 million.

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    Decatur High School students perform a medley from their production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at this year’s Spotlight Awards on June 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Centerstage Theatre nurtures next generation
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 7, 2025 7:30 am

    Spotlight Awards highlight local talent, while Page to the Stage program connects drama students to actors.

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    Amanda Rambayon, student Natalie (Pretty Morning Woman) Reevis and her mother Maggie Gilham celebrate graduation. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
    Annual event celebrates Native Graduation in FWPS
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 6, 2025 7:30 am

    The Native Education program provides a variety of academic and non-academic supports to Native scholars.

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    Selena Taylor speaks at the Federal Way City Council meeting on June 3 along with her mother Betty Taylor. They brought several posters up to the podium with them, honoring the memory of their son and grandson, respectively, Ezra Taylor, who died of gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
    Two gun safe giveaways this week Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 5, 2025 4:02 pm

    FWPD giveaway funded by fine of local gun retailer.

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    Guests at the VIP night enjoy artworks from around the region in the 2025 Arts Explosion event. Over 1,100 guests attended the event throughout the three days. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    Nearly 1,100 guests attend third annual Arts Explosion
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 5, 2025 11:30 am

    See photos from the three-day event held in Federal Way.

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    City employees pick up a Pride flag on their way into work after the flag raising event on June 2 at City Hall. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Federal Way raises Pride flag: ‘Diversity makes us...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 4, 2025 6:00 pm

    June proclaimed as Pride Month by the city.

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    Glen Park At West Campus apartments on Feb. 18. File photo
    FW child’s death followed a pattern of suspected...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 2, 2025 2:16 pm

    Woo Jin Hahn was arrested in connection with the death of his 5-year-old daughter.

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    Students from Hachinohe, Japan, get an introduction to Federal Way and the United States by meeting police officers and holding riot shields. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Students from Federal Way sister city Hachinohe come...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 1, 2025 7:30 am

    Hachinohe is one of three sister cities with Federal Way.

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    Rosi Bolatagici is the Pasifika Food Networks Manager at the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington (PICA-WA). Here she shows off some fresh, locally grown produce that is available at their pantry to support community members facing food insecurity. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Fighting hunger is about more than food |...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 31, 2025 9:30 am

    Rosi Bolatagici advocates for food justice through PICA-WA pantry in Federal Way.

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    Rosi Bolatagici of PICA-WA, David Berg, and David Harrison of FUSION talk with consultants Aaron Zaretsky and David Berg about the feasibility study and possibility of Federal Way Public Market in general. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Study shows potential impact of Federal Way Public...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 30, 2025 4:30 pm

    Consultants found that a public market in Federal Way could be both highly successful and bring significant benefits to the city.

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    Glen Park At West Campus Apartments on Feb. 18. FILE PHOTO, Federal Way Mirror
    Federal Way child, Seattle man die in unrelated...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 30, 2025 11:50 am

    5-year-old girl and 20-year-old man killed afternoon of May 29 in Federal Way

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    Council chambers at the Federal Way City Hall were full on Tuesday, with many people attending to speak at public comment about the Day Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Council restores funding for Federal Way Day Center
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 22, 2025 2:00 pm

    The center’s location could potentially change.

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    Jaqueline Garcia Castillo and the leadership team of Mujer al Volante receiving their award for Organization of the Year. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Leadership Board
    Federal Way nonprofit wins statewide award
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 21, 2025 5:30 pm

    Mujer al Volante was selected as the Washington Organization of the Year 2024 by the Washington State Leadership Board (WSLB).

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    The Federal Way Senior Commission organized the third annual Senior Resource Fair on May 16, 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    Senior Health and Resource Fair meets a need...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 21, 2025 7:00 am

    See photos of the annual event sponsored by the Federal Way Senior Commission.

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    Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-30. Photo courtesy of Washington State LSS.
    State Rep. Jamila Taylor recovers from stroke
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 20, 2025 5:36 pm

    Taylor represents the 30th Legislative District, which includes Federal Way.

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    Michele Plorde, EMS Division Director and Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction Kevin Crossen at the May 6 City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Council supports King County EMS levy for Nov....
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 18, 2025 3:30 pm

    The levy is expected to be on the ballot for King County voters in November 2025.

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    City of Federal Way employee Adrien Kimbrough checks out shoppers, weighing out their bags of clothing to track the results of the free clothing swap. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Community Clothing Swap boosts wardrobes, cleans out closets
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 17, 2025 9:30 am

    At least 36,000 pounds of clothing have been redistributed through 10 events.

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    Local farmers filled the market with vibrant fresh produce on opening day of the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Photos: Federal Way Farmers Market opens for the...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 15, 2025 2:45 pm

    Market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall parking lot.

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    KEEP shares one last gift toward Camp Kilworth’s future at the grand opening on May 7. Camp Kilworth is located at 30900 50th Ave. SW, Federal Way, near Dash Point State Park. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Camp Kilworth opens doors to connect a new...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 12, 2025 12:03 pm

    Summer camp registration is open now.

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    The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) team’s two units at South King Fire includes social workers Tamara Liebich-Lantz and Lily Alfaro and Registered Nurses (RNs) Celi Moser and Maria Gorodyuk. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Beyond 911: South King Fire unit helps vulnerable...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 9, 2025 4:30 pm

    Mobile Integrated Health program adds second unit after completing first year.

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    Heaps of bright produce were on display at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 29. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    Federal Way Farmers Market opens for the season...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 8, 2025 8:56 am

    Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10.

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    This year’s Easter Egg hunt at the Light of Christ Community Garden featured fun photoshoots with giant easter eggs. Photo by Shelley Pauls
    Light of Christ Community Garden property is up...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 6, 2025 7:00 am

    After 15 years, the garden has generated thousands of pounds of produce while fostering community connections.

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