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Demonstrators at a protest in Federal Way carrying signs in support of immigrant communities.

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Clarifying Federal Way’s stance on immigration enforcement

Cities around South King County are responding to the federal administration’s push for aggressive immigration enforcement in a…

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Volunteer members of the Greater Federal Way Community Emergency Response Team (GFW CERT) set up cots at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Federal Way for emergency shelter in February 2026.

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Cold weather reinforces need for emergency shelter in FW

Former Red Lion hotel expected to be ready in June at the earliest.

Photo by Bruce Honda.
Shoppers and vendors at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Oct. 11, 2025.

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FW Farmers Market will open in new location May 9

Federal Way Farmers Market will open in its new location on Saturday, May 9, the day before Mother’s…

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Rahma Rashid, Board President of Rahma Recovery, with Hussein Ugas, founder.

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Culturally responsive women’s recovery house is first of its kind in Washington

Federal Way has another first to celebrate thanks to recent Mirror Hometown Hero Hussein Ugas, who was featured…

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Live music got the crowd out of their seats and dancing at the Kanta Kada Panalo event hosted by Island Pacific Market.

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Filipino community celebrates culture at FW grocery store

The region’s Filipino community filled Island Pacific Seafood Market on Feb. 28 at the Federal Way location’s Kanta…

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Sharon has had extensive training, but doesn’t do any tricks.

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Sharon the Comfort Dog spreads paw-sitive vibes

She’s been providing support in Federal Way and South King County: “Her job is to put smiles on…

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The Barker Cabin in Federal Way.

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Barker Cabin chosen as FW’s top historical story

For the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Historical Society of Federal Way asked visitors at the Heritage Center what…

FW Symphony Director Adam Stern at a rehearsal for the upcoming performance. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Centerstage and FW Symphony join for Sondheim and Stravinsky

This event will take place at 3:30 p.m. March 8 at the Federal Way PAEC.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Feb. 21 town hall. Courtesy photo

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30th District legislators’ town halls cover budget, taxes, immigration

Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sen. Claire Wilson held one on Feb. 21, and Rep. Kristine Reeves (D-30) held…

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Charity and Matt Morningstar show off their personalized minifigs at Bricks & Minifigs in Federal Way.

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For the love of Lego: Federal Way shop marks first anniversary

Bricks Minifigs is holding a celebration Feb. 28 and March 1.

Mayor Jim Ferrell shares the annual State of the City address at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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State of the City 2026: Mayor touts future plans for Federal Way

Mayor Jim Ferrell painted a bright future for Federal Way with this year’s “A New Dawn, A New…

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Nicole Hockley of Sandy Hook Promise shares the message to students that they can be part of building belonging by making sure no one eats alone.

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Sandy Hook Promise program reaches Federal Way students

Illahee Middle School hosts No One Eats Alone Day.

Federal Way City Councilmember Les Sessoms shares his thoughts on the flag policy at the Feb. 17 special city council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Flag policy to be reviewed again in Federal Way

Federal Way is back to the drawing-board on the city’s flag policy once again after a special council…

Elders in the community sit ready to receive blessings from younger attendees. From left to right: Yong Wook Lee, Chong Ko, Mike Park, Jane Lee and HeeJung Lee. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Korean School of Federal Way celebrates 설날 (Seollal)

At the Korean New Year celebration on Feb. 14 in Federal Way, families gathered to enjoy multi-generational fun…

Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore. Courtesy photo

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Moore responds to dismissal as FW City Council president

Supporters decry the move, while others say the councilmember was using a nonpartisan platform for a personal agenda.

Public commentor Lana Bostic speaks in support of Councilmember Martin Moore remaining the council president and in support of the student walkouts. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Martin Moore ousted as FW City Council president

At their meeting Feb. 10, the Federal Way City Council rescinded the vote that made Councilmember Martin Moore…

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Early election results: FWPS levy is passing

Early results of the Feb. 10 special election show the 2026 Federal Way Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O)…

A student holds a sign that reads “deportation disrupts education” during a student-led protest that began at Federal Way High School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way students protest ICE in walkouts

Hundreds of students led a peaceful demonstration on Feb. 5 from Federal Way High School and another on…

Federal Way community members attend the first Working Families Party meeting to take place in the city although the local chapter that represents South King County in general has been active for years. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Working Families Party meeting held in Federal Way

The Working Families Party (WFP) of South King County held their first meeting in Federal Way on Jan.…