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The sharps disposal container in Federal Way that closed on March 27, 2026. It was located at Federal Way Public Health Center, 33431 13th Place S.

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Federal Way’s sharps disposal container is closed

The only public 24/7 sharps disposal containers in Federal Way and Auburn closed on March 27, leaving Federal…

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Over 40 student volunteers from Federal Way High School helped serve food, host the Ready, Tech, Go! table and also share cultural performances at Nautilus Elementary School.

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Program promotes healthy digital habits for children

When is the right age to let your child have their own cellphone in today’s digital age?

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Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Federal Way nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

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Judge Danielle Havens was elected recently to the Federal Way Municipal Court. Here, Havens is sworn in back in January 2026 by Judge Kimberly Walden of the Tukwila Municipal Court.

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Federal Way looks to clear 800 unlawful drug possession cases

The Federal Way Municipal Court will work to clear unlawful drug possession charges for about 800 people in…

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang speaks to the community at the town hall on April 30.

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Town hall event explores a range of Federal Way issues

Federal Way city leaders invited community members to a town hall on April 30 at Olympic View K-8.

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A customer picks out some cherries to take home at a Federal Way Farmers Market in 2025.

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Federal Way Farmers Market grand opening coming May 9

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open for the season at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at its…

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Adaptive bathing chairs and equipment were one item shared at Emma’s Exceptional Equipment Exchange on April 18-19 in Federal Way.

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Federal Way family’s free ‘garage sale’ provides medical supplies

Federal Way resident Andrea Graham held the tenth annual medical equipment exchange on her front lawn on April…

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Mike Stanley, Martha Collins and Doug Johnson.

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Federal Way gardener’s vision continues to bear fruit | Hometown Hero

Community garden at Federal Way Senior Center generates up to 10,000 pounds of food a year.

A light rail train runs along the Federal Way Extension route. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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FW urges Sound Transit to pursue Tacoma light rail extension

The Federal Way City Council voted April 21 to join the Tacoma City Council and other local leadership…

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Two areas are being studied for potential annexation, labeled here as Lakeland North and Lakeland South.

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Federal Way looks to annex Lakeland North and Lakeland South

King County is encouraging annexation of all unincorporated areas.

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Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30th District) shares a legislative update to the Federal Way City Council on April 7.

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Legislative wins for Federal Way include keeping money

While the budget deficit and this year’s short legislative session in Olympia made it a challenging session, there…

Youth of the community make donations at the fundraising event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New location for Islamic Center of Federal Way

The Islamic Center of Federal Way (ICFW) is moving back to its namesake city after outgrowing the community’s…

Hira Singh, State Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33rd District) and Kent City Councilmember Sharn Shoker at the Vaisakhi event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi in Federal Way

Hundreds of members of the local Sikh community welcomed the public to celebrate and recognize Vaisakhi with them…

The “Join or Die” screening hosted by the Rotary Club focused on bringing community leaders together over shared values of community well-being. Photo by Bruce Honda

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“Join or Die” encourages local Rotarians to unite community

Do you belong to a club, or any type of community organization in Federal Way? Do you consider…

Community leader Icea Pettigrew jumps rope with the Double-Dutch Divas.

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Community gathering by Progress Pushers means more than just dodgeball

Community members of all ages played dodgeball and showed off their double-dutch skills at an annual event hosted…

Federal Way City Council members Les Sessoms and Linda Kochmar at the April 7 council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW public safety sales tax approved with unanimous vote

Federal Way’s sales tax will increase by 0.1% starting on July 1 after a unanimous vote by the…

Volunteers mend and hem clothing at the Federal Way Repair Cafe on March 28 at the South King Tool Library. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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South King Tool Library’s Repair Cafe shows the power of fixing stuff

187 items were repaired by volunteers at the latest Repair Cafe hosted by the South King Tool Library…

Monique and Cliff Gatterson are the husband and wife duo behind Swagg-n-Wagon in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/the Mirror

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Federal Way’s Swagg-n-Wagon serves tasty chicken with love

Clifford and Monique Gatterson are the Federal Way community members behind Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things — a food…

Two children cross the street right before being hit by the white car on Jan. 21, 2026, at the intersection of 19th Avenue SW and SW Campus Drive. Photo from SafeCity footage

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Dangerous intersections fuel push for pedestrian safety in Federal Way

The upcoming adoption of the city’s new Traffic Safety Action Plan can’t come soon enough for concerned community…

A representative from King County Public Health performs a free TB test at the PICA-WA wellness fair event on March 26 in Federal Way.

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Wellness fair focuses on TB and housing for Pacific Islanders

The Pacific Islanders Association of Washington (PICA-WA) held an “Eggcellent” spring wellness event on March 26 at their…