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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…

Weyerhaeuser’s Federal Way headquarters nearing completion in 1971. Photo provided by the Historical Society of Federal Way

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Amazon is coming to former Weyerhaeuser campus

Site is home to Woodbridge Corporate Park.

Like other school community gardens, this one features vegetable plants and flowers as well as some native plants. At the grand opening, community members got to put their creative touch on stones in the community garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Community gardens flourish at Federal Way schools

Twin Lakes Elementary celebrates new garden.

Dr. Sonya Mahmood asks how she can support the young people she serves as a doctor who are struggling with risky behaviors. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Conversation focuses on youth and community safety in Federal Way

“Nobody in the room has all the absolute answers.”

The Arts Explosion event returned for the second year May 31-June 2, featuring a juried art contest and more. Pictured: Art filled the lobby of the Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Arts Explosion returns to Federal Way for second year

The Arts Explosion event returned for the second year May 31-June 2, featuring a juried art contest and…

Operations Building Rendering provided by the city of Federal Way.

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Council roundup: New maintenance facility, new police

Also: Honoring lifeguards and a pair of proclamations.

Community leaders raise the Pride flag. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way raises Pride flag at City Hall

“Let’s raise this flag to declare Federal Way a safe, affirming space.”

Members of the Marine Hills Garden club and Shelley Pauls of We Love Our City stand near the lush blueberry bushes at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park in Federal Way. Both organizations have been vital to the park’s restoration. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Volunteers help Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park bear fruit

“We stood at the edge of the blueberry farm, looking at the just mass of blackberry bushes, we…

Federal Way City Council members, FWPD and others attended the Valley Cities Coffee Chat, discussing how they are responding to the fentanyl crisis. Mirror staff photo

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Treatment providers discuss ups and downs of Ricky’s Law

Fentanyl crisis is among top concerns for responders in King County.

Frank Fields was honored at the recent MLK Day Event in Federal Way by being selected to hold a community torch. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way man enjoys being a community advocate

“Every job I ever had, I’ve always got to be an advocate of some sort,” says Frank Fields.

Congressman Adam Smith in a room at the Pete Andersen Family Shelter by FUSION. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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‘Our goal is to bring that holistic approach to the family’

Congressman Adam Smith talks transitional housing and more during visit to FUSION facility in Federal Way.

Kaneka Borja from Evergreen Middle School showcased multiple ways to filter water as part of a class on the science of the International Space Station. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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CTE Showcase teaches students skills that pay the bills

Thomas Jefferson High School was packed with students driving robots, tending to live chicks, demonstrating cooking and pottery,…

Tirzah Idahosa, Trenise Rogers and Allison Fine share a letter on May 21 as members of the Diversity Commission responding to an incident of a racist message displayed on an electronic message board in February. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Council addresses racist message on electronic sign

Federal Way Diversity Commission members share thoughts on the incident.

Assistant Instructor Ken Dawe demonstrates how close you should stay to your buddy as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team when responding to a disaster. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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If disaster strikes, these citizens will be ready

Federal Way’s emergency preparedness courses teach life-saving skills.

Housing needs for Federal Way. Graphic courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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Does Federal Way have enough affordable housing?

A look at the types of housing in the city.

New officers of the Federal Way Police Department: Officer Sergey Peshkov, Officer Troy Petersohn, Officer Carrie Boschetti and Officer Jessie Perry. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW council roundup: Opioid settlement dollars, new police

Also: Three proclamations and a legislative update.

King County Sheriff’s Office K9 officer with seized drugs. Photo provided by KCSO

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Investigators bust drug trafficking operation in King County

Thousands of fentanyl pills were kept at a Federal Way storage facility.