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Mayor Ferrell and Sound Transit staff stand under Structure C which includes the longest bridge built by Sound Transit. The bridge was completed recently and they are now moving to the next phase that focuses on the rail itself atop the bridge. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Sound Transit completes longest bridge in light rail work

Trains to be tested in Federal Way as early as the end of this year.

All of the descendants of John and Mary Conna who were present gathered for a group photo after the festivities. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Conna Park honors pioneer family in Federal Way

Site of the formerly named Alderbrook Park is located in what was once the 157-acre homestead belonging to…

Temporary showers have been provided for Federal Way Community Center visitors to help mitigate the impact of the locker room renovation to patrons. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW Community Center locker rooms to be finished in May 2025

The locker rooms were slotted for a remodel already as part of a renovation plan.

Adelaide students stopped by the Mirror’s table to decorate notebooks and learn about a career in journalism at the career fair this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Adelaide Elementary students look to the future

Career Day demonstrates a variety of potential jobs.

The Federal Way Day Center is located at 33505 13th Place South, Suite D, in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Council delays funding for Federal Way Day Center

Site serves people experiencing homelessness.

Candidates for 30th Legislative District state representative during the Oct. 8 forum at the Federal Way Community Center, from left to right: Position 1 candidates Rep. Jamila Taylor and Melissa Hamilton, and Position 2 candidates Rep. Kristine Reeves and Quentin Morris. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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30th District candidates participate in multilingual forum | Election 2024

State representative candidates address issues including housing, public safety and language access. Participants at the forum asked questions…

The Mammogram Van parks near Chase Bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Mammogram Van is coming to Federal Way

The van will be available for screenings at the Commons Mall on Oct. 10 and Oct. 22, as…

In other action at the Federal Way City Council’s Oct. 1 meeting, Diana Noble-Gulliford (center) received the Mayor’s Key to the City for nearly 40 years of service to the community. She is a former councilmember, planning commissioner and past director of the Historical Society of Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Council discusses city’s proposed budget expenditures

Updates from Oct. 1 meeting.

The inaugural flight of the new direct flight between Seattle and Manila from the Philippine Airlines (PAL) lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Oct. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Local Filipino community embraces direct flight from Seattle to Manila

October is also Filipino American History Month.

From left to right: Ka’Shayla Jewell (Core Learning Leader), Chara Howell (Learning Leader), Susana Bravo (Learning Leader), Juan Vazquez (Student), Edith Mercado-Antunez (Sales and Operations Leader of Federal Way), Janeth Gomez (Student), Gabriela Calin (Learning Leader), Rhonda Young (Learning Leader) at the grand opening event for Paul Mitchell the School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Paul Mitchell the School officially opens in Federal Way

It’s located at the former Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty.

Two young people share the question from their community at the candidate forum hosted by Mujer al Volante in 2023. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way candidate forum will include interpreters and more

Oct. 8 event is a partnership between the Mirror and the nonprofit Mujer Al Volante in an effort…

Alderbrook Park in Federal Way is being considered for renaming to celebrate the legacy of John and Mary Conna, who are important figures in Federal Way’s history. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Alderbrook Park one step closer to honoring a local legacy

Proposal for “Conna Park” would pay tribute to a Federal Way pioneer.

Guests voted for their favorite restaurant at The Taste of Federal Way in this photo from the 2023 event. The event concludes with awards given by judges as well as for People’s Choice, based on votes dropped in these boxes throughout the day. File photo

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Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 28

Annual event raises money for local nonprofits who partner with each restaurant.

Volunteers work to clear out trash and debris from within the Hylebos wetlands. From left to right: Don Palumbo, Craig Patrick, Trace Palumbo and Juan Juarez. Photo provided by Stand Up Federal Way Community.

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Community group tackles trash problem in wetlands

Stand Up Federal Way Community focuses on cleaning up encampments and more.

Katya Wojcik, cofounder and executive director of Project Be Free, and Landon Meyer of the Kent Police Department, connect with other leaders at the South King County City Leaders Breakfast on Sept. 10. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Task force continues its work to reduce domestic violence

Federal Way Police Department took 787 case reports on domestic violence related incidents in 2023.

Todd Jarvis, president of DBM Contractors, speaks at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Sept. 17 during public comment. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Light rail development concerns longtime Federal Way contractor

DBM Contractors Incorporated are located at 1220 S. 356th St. in Federal Way

The first class of participants in September 2023 celebrates finishing the class. Photo provided by the city of Federal Way.

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Federal Way offers free financial literacy classes to the public

The series runs Sept. 26 to Nov. 21 on Thursdays.

Sound Transit interim CEO Goran Sparrman thanks Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell for the city’s partnership on Sound Transit projects during a town hall on Sept. 5. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Sound Transit leader gives updates on Federal Way’s future light rail

Federal Way Link Light Rail Extension expected to open in spring 2026.

Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New coalition targets vape use in Washington

“If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”

Lt. Ann Hoag of South King Fire is part of Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums and performed after a moment of silence at the 9/11 memorial tribute event this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way honors 9/11 survivors and first responders | Photos

Tribute was hosted at South King Fire Station 64.