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South King Fire’s new benefit charge is passing | Primary election 2024

Preliminary results after 8 p.m. Aug. 6 are showing 65.43% percent voting yes out of 16,130 total votes…

Arleen Marston is the wellness programming manager at PICA-WA. At their third annual health and resource fair July 31 in Federal Way, free mammograms were offered in the truck behind her. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Pacific Islanders in Federal Way come together to battle barriers

The Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington hosts their third annual resource fair

Candidate Dave Reichert stands with service providers who spoke at his press conference on Wednesday, July 31, at FUSION Family Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Reichert talks homelessness during campaign stop in FW

Candidate for governor endorses executive order made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

One of the latest offerings in the Inclusive Recreation program at the Federal Way Community Center is Sit and Fit, where participants make exercise fun by adding pom-poms and rock music. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Accessible recreation beyond parks in Federal Way

A variety of health, fitness and recreation programs for people with disabilities break down barriers in Federal Way.

King County ballot dropbox. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way group urges voters to educate themselves before elections

Federal Way’s SWEEP group focuses on Project 2025 and more.

FUSION’s 2023 summer gala was held Aug. 2 at Dumas Bay Centre. The theme was “A Tropical Paradise.” The annual fundraiser netted about $405,000 this year before expenses. Proceeds go toward helping homeless families find housing in the Federal Way area. Mirror file photo

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FUSION: Breaking barriers and lifting up families since 1993

Local nonprofit organization will host annual summer arts gala fundraiser Aug. 7 at Dumas Bay Centre.

Judy Kimes speaks out at public comment about the rent increase at Belmor Mobile Home Park that she said will negatively impact residents. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Rent increases rattle Belmor Mobile Home Park residents

Other issues at the mobile home park were noted, including concern about homeless individuals causing issues within the…

Key Compounding Pharmacy features a Retail Nutrition Center that is open to the public. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Key Compounding Pharmacy in Federal Way has new owners

Located at 530 S. 336th St., Key Compounding Pharmacy is the first in the state to be accredited…

Driver Engineer Brian Jack heads toward a group of newly graduated probationary firefighters during their post-academy training at South King Fire. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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New firefighters join the ranks at South King Fire

The fire department expects to have over 25,000 calls this year.

Next to the entrance to the Steel Lake Park playground in Federal Way, the inclusive AbilityWhirl can be seen behind fencing, closed off to the public as of July 10, 2024. Photo by Max Burchi / The Mirror.

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The quest for more accessibility at Federal Way parks

City has been working to meet ADA standards, but still has a long way to go.

Many people donated items to the first free market. Photo provided by the Federal Way United Methodist Church

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Church brings back free market for Federal Way community

“Abundant Grace Free Market” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 13.

Federal Way police officers investigate a crime scene. File photo

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Investigation reviews FWPD’s crime reporting

Shortage of records staff and an imperfect system lead to errors in how crimes are tracked and coded…

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)

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UPDATE: Cooling center extended at FW Community Center

Hot temperatures are expected through Monday, July 8.

Dancers at the AYDEPI event on June 29. Photo by Bruce Honda

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‘The Beauty of Our African Roots’

Dozens of students participate in African cultural celebration in Federal Way.

Newly promoted Deputy Chief Casey Jones, Commander Michael Coffey and Lieutenant Joshua McConnell enjoying the celebration of their promotions while new Corporal Blake Losvar receives his pin. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW City Council roundup: Six police officers promoted

Also: Fireworks ban, other updates.

Selena Taylor on the bench that honors her son Ezra Taylor, who was killed by gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Family of gun violence victim helps community

At Midway Park in Des Moines, a bench was dedicated to the memory of Ezra Taylor, who died…

The inside of Sound Transit’s light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in South Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO

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Sound Transit facility slated for megachurch property in Federal Way

South 336th Street location will displace the Christian Faith Center as well as residents and businesses.

December and Keith see the home they will be living in for the next six to nine months for the first time. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FUSION opens largest home for a family in need

On June 12, a remodeled and refurbished home became the largest in the Federal Way nonprofit organization’s fleet…

Tasha Mae, Adriana Fachiol, Amber Bruce, Aliyah Lawson and Jerica Huang show off the gowns at The Empress Suite at the store’s launch on Saturday, June 8. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way boutique offers dresses for all women

The Empress Suite hopes to break down barriers.

The Federal Way Thunder team in the Special Olympics gets ready to head into the opening ceremony on Friday, June 7, at Pacific Lutheran University. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way Thunder qualify at Special Olympics Spring Games

Special Olympics Washington held the State Spring Games from June 7 to June 9. The event brought together…