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Scene from the July 1 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Council delays voting on Federal Way’s opioid settlement spending

The King County Opioid Abatement Council request s change in how administrative funds are disbursed.

The generosity of the Federal Way community shows up in many ways, like this donation of hand-crocheted soap scrubbers is just one example. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way woman looks out for people in need

Kris Cornyn’s efforts are supported by Grace Church.

Anthony Santander as Sebastian at the Friendship Theatre’s performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Friendship Theatre performs Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” | Photos

The vast majority of the roles are filled by actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Sound Transit Board recently voted to select the SF 99-West Alternative as the preferred route in the South Federal Way segment of the Tacoma Dome Link Extension. This route shows a Porter Way design option, but the preferred alternative includes a design refinement to run on the east side of SR 99 in Milton, staying closer to SR 99 than the design option shown here. Graphic provided by Sound Transit

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Sound Transit announces preferred light rail alternatives between Federal Way and Tacoma

Tacoma Dome Link Extension won’t impact site of former residential school near Federal Way.

Assistant Coordinator of the Federal Way Community Center Pool Ty Thomas, Hyun Soon and her son Seung Jong and Federal Way Thunder Swim Team coach Marissa McKay. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Spring Games highlight 50 years of Special Olympics Washington

The Federal Way Thunder teams include bowling, basketball, swim team, soccer, flag football and golf.

The stands were packed with guests enjoying the festivities at the 2017 ESFNA held in Renton. Photo courtesy of ESFNA.

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International soccer tournament coming to Federal Way

The annual Ethiopian soccer and cultural festival will be held June 28 through July 5 at Federal Way…

Local leaders and descendants of John and Mary Conna team up for the groundbreaking that kicks off the remodeling of the newly renamed Conna Park. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New Conna Park sign honors Federal Way pioneer

The city held a renaming ceremony and groundbreaking for a new playground after the Juneteenth flag raising.

Pamela Bowman performed the National Anthem and the Black National Anthem (“Lift Every Voice and Sing”) at the Juneteenth flag raising at City Hall. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Juneteenth flag raised for sixth year in Federal Way

Local leaders share community history and look to the future.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Lavender Graduation celebrates Highline LGBTQ students

A Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQ student graduates, first created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo in 1995…

Juneteenth featured many vendors including this local author and storyteller. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Juneteenth: Federal Way nonprofits team up with library | PHOTOS

A mural was completed as part of the festivities.

Destroyed ambulances in Ukraine, seen on one of the aid trips made by Federal Way based nonprofit Servants of Compassion. Photo provided by Vitaliy Piekhotin.

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10th trip to the front lines for local Ukrainian nonprofit

Servants of Compassion is leaving soon to deliver four ambulances.

The theme of Saturday’s protest was “No Kings,” which focused on the importance of democracy and were scheduled on the same day as the U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade and birthday of current President Donald Trump. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way demonstrators attend No Kings rally | Photos

The protest also served as a collection event for the Multi-Service Center food bank.

The Asian Student Association of Decatur High School performs “Arirang Nanta” in the grand finale performance of the grand opening ceremony, directed by WhanHee Yi. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Ceremony celebrates completion of Hanwoori Garden | Photos

Years in the making, the garden will be open to the public soon.

Glen Park Apartments, 952 SW Campus Drive in Federal Way, as seen on June 9. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Child’s death leads to multiple charges for Federal Way father

Woo Jin Hahn is currently in jail with a bail of $5 million.

Decatur High School students perform a medley from their production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at this year’s Spotlight Awards on June 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Centerstage Theatre nurtures next generation

Spotlight Awards highlight local talent, while Page to the Stage program connects drama students to actors.

Amanda Rambayon, student Natalie (Pretty Morning Woman) Reevis and her mother Maggie Gilham celebrate graduation. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Annual event celebrates Native Graduation in FWPS

The Native Education program provides a variety of academic and non-academic supports to Native scholars.

Selena Taylor speaks at the Federal Way City Council meeting on June 3 along with her mother Betty Taylor. They brought several posters up to the podium with them, honoring the memory of their son and grandson, respectively, Ezra Taylor, who died of gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Two gun safe giveaways this week Federal Way

FWPD giveaway funded by fine of local gun retailer.

Guests at the VIP night enjoy artworks from around the region in the 2025 Arts Explosion event. Over 1,100 guests attended the event throughout the three days. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Nearly 1,100 guests attend third annual Arts Explosion

See photos from the three-day event held in Federal Way.

City employees pick up a Pride flag on their way into work after the flag raising event on June 2 at City Hall. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way raises Pride flag: ‘Diversity makes us stronger’

June proclaimed as Pride Month by the city.

Glen Park At West Campus apartments on Feb. 18. File photo

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FW child’s death followed a pattern of suspected abuse

Woo Jin Hahn was arrested in connection with the death of his 5-year-old daughter.