The future Hanwoori Garden was among topics at the quarterly gathering of the local Korean community Dec. 17 at Federal Way City Hall. The evening ended with colorful paper airplanes launched at the front of the room, each with a message written on it with people’s hopes for the Hanwoori Garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Korean community awaits opening of Hanwoori Garden

The park is an effort between Federal Way and its sister city in Donghae, South Korea.

The Todd Beamer Junior Air Force ROTC poses with school board members at the Dec. 17 meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW School Board holds elections, shares update on graduation rates

“Many students enrolled with us in their senior year with credit deficiencies, which make that impossible for them…

Federal Way Senior Commission member Lana Bostic introduces Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell as the guest speaker at their monthly Senior Commission Connections event on Dec. 18 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way seniors find connections through commission

Mayor speaks about city’s future and more during recent monthly lunch at the Federal Way Community Center.

Rachel O’Reilly from Life Care Center, Maxine Ranta, Diane Goss, Penny Merriman and Carrie Asselin working together to brighten the holidays for everyone. Photo provided by Debbie Angel.

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Marine Hills Garden Club delivers holiday cheer to seniors

The Marine Hills Garden Club (MHGC) continued their tradition of spreading love to the young and old through…

The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way received a Doors Open Facilities grant that the museum will use to transform its conservatory into a more visitor-focused center. Photo provided by 4Culture

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Federal Way arts and culture organizations receive grant funding

The Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Bonsai Museum benefit.

At Dash Point on June 16, 2022. File photo

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Dash Point closed for shellfish harvesting

Sewage contamination has caused an emergency closure of the Dash Point State Park Beach to shellfish harvesting through…

Learning Leaders Ka’Shayla Jewell and Rhonda Young present the check to Center Director and Case Manager for the Genesis Project Dehystinee Davis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Paul Mitchell School raises money for nonprofits

On Dec. 17, the Federal Way location presented a check to local nonprofit the Genesis Project Seattle.

Former Diversity Commission member Tirzah Idahosa, consultant Chanin Kelly-Rae and former Diversity Commission Chair Saudia Abdullah spoke during public comment during the Dec. 3 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant contract sparks controversy

Decision leads to resignation of Federal Way Diversity Commission chair.

Fiona Okech, Youth Director and Buthaina Al Habsi, Management Consultant of AYDEPI at their annual event in 2023. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program Intl. to host gala

This year’s Snowflake Gala will take place Dec. 21 in Federal Way.

The City of Federal Way has plans to replace this culvert to make it possible for salmon to swim up Redondo Creek to spawn. Photo from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports.

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Project targets salmon-friendly streams in Federal Way

City needs access to a certain parcel of land on some vacant property.

Several alternatives are being considered for the next stage of the link light rail linking Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome. These alternatives compare the possibilities for the segment of this section between Federal Way and Fife. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

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Public input sought for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome light rail route

Five options include routes along Interstate 5 or State Route 99. Public comment is open until Feb. 10,…

Eden Pawlos from Key to Change performed a three movement solo during the Vivaldi piece at the Federal Way Symphony’s holiday concert on Saturday, December 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way Symphony features student violinist in holiday concert

Key to Change student Eden Pawlos performed three movements of an Antonio Vivaldi piece titled Violin Concerto in…

Valerie Schell and Trenise Rogers both share their support for possible community investment projects in the area of unincorporated King County known as East Federal Way during a meeting in April 2024. Valerie Schell is a proposal advocate and Trenise Rogers was involved in the participatory budgeting process last year. (Mirror file photo)

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East Federal Way projects receive King County grants

Recipients include Integrity Life Church and Federal Way Senior Center.

The Municipal Court in Federal Way. Over 1,000 cases were represented by public defenders in this court this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW leaders wait for Supreme Court decision on caseload limits

Potential caseload limits for public defenders could double or triple cost to cities.

Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer speaks at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Dec. 4, 2024. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang

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FWPS Superintendent delivers ‘State of Education’

District is focusing on improvements in math, English language arts and attendance.

A still from Brooke Burnett’s video of a gray whale spotted near the boardwalk at Redondo on Nov. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of Brooke Burnett)

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Rare sighting of gray whale near Federal Way

Whale experts at the Orca Network say the whale is most likely a juvenile and is most likely…

FUSION Executive Director David Harrison poses for a picture outside of the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center, a shelter for families that opened in 2020. (Mirror file photo)

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Cold weather shelter extended through Dec. 3 in Federal Way

The beds are first come, first serve starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Pete Andersen…

Hanisa Anderson is a Federal Way local who started blogging about food in town to connect with others over delicious food and to put a spotlight on the food scene. Here she is in front of So Moon Nan Jib in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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‘Federal Way Foodie’ shares the culinary love

Local blogger embraces the city’s diverse restaurant scene.

LifeStorage in Federal Way has over 1,400 units for customers to rent. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Storage unit burglaries frustrate customers in Federal Way

Federal Way police report the issue isn’t contained to that one location but is an issue throughout the…

Nooriya Assi Sulaman is a graduate of the Mujer al Volante driving instruction class in Federal Way. Behind her are two of the Mujer al Volante staff. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Mujer al Volante helps women take the steering wheel of their lives

Federal Way nonprofit organization recently hosted an Arabic and Kurdish language driving class.