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Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror Les Sessoms and Jack Dovey at the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum on Oct. 8. They are running against each other for Federal Way City Council position 6.

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Federal Way early election results: Ferrell beats Honda, Sessoms leads Dovey

Early results are in for the 2025 general elections, including the races for Federal Way’s next mayor and…

Light rail trains can now be seen running their regular schedule as the simulated service tests the schedule and infrastructure that will open on Dec. 6 to Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Test trains will simulate service to Federal Way until opening day

Long-awaited Federal Way light rail station undergoes final tests ahead of Dec. 6 opening date.

Volunteers and staff at the Multi-Service Center food bank. (Mirror file photo)

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Thousands in Federal Way face loss of SNAP benefits

Federal government shutdown over healthcare subsidies halts SNAP food benefit distribution.

From the University of Washington report: “Across Washington state, a review of Flock audits by UWCHR researchers during 2025 revealed multiple forms of access to data on Washington state residents by federal immigration enforcement agencies and out-of-state law enforcement. The majority of agencies were exposed to one or more of these forms of access to their networks. The map does not depict all agencies surveyed or known to use Flock systems.”

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Federal Way approves expansion of Flock Safety cameras

Cameras prompt concerns about sharing data with federal agencies.

Representatives of Mujer al Volante and United in Purpose hosted the multicultural candidate forum for the 2025 Federal Way City Council and mayoral candidates on Oct. 22. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Immigrant experience highlights annual multicultural candidate forum in Federal Way

Election 2025: Federal Way nonprofit hosts council and mayoral candidates.

Photo courtesy of troop 361 Federal Way’s Troop 361 on an outdoor adventure.

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Federal Way Scouts keep longtime traditions alive

Generations of Federal Way community members have promised to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,…

The newly installed wind phone is available for anyone who may benefit from a reflective moment in their grief to connect with lost loved ones through the installation. Photo courtesy of Ben Miller / City of Federal Way

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‘Wind phone’ installed in Federal Way, joining hundreds around the world

Walking along the winding path near Dumas Bay, a visitor might stumble upon a lone wooden box with…

A protester in Federal Way holds a sign stating that “a president who turns the military on their own citizens is not a leader but a tyrant,” referencing the deployment of National Guard troops in several U.S. cities this year. Photo by Rachel Jones

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Hundreds attend No Kings rally in Federal Way

Federal Way joined cities around the state and the country in holding a No Kings demonstration on Oct.…

Steve Groom presents the annual Comprehensive Budget Report for 2024 for Federal Way at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way’s annual financial report highlights a few gains

Finance Director Steve Groom presented Federal Way’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2024 at the city council meeting…

Mukilteo elected officials and VIPs get the chance to taste test at a demonstration by Chef Martha Gamboa earlier this year. Courtesy photo

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Scrap Happy Kitchen is coming to the Federal Way Farmers Market

WM is partnering with Chef Martha Gamboa for a live demonstration on how to stretch your budget and…

With only two weeks left until their 2025 performance, munchkin actors practiced a group dance for St. Luke’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents “Annie”

Popular musical opens Nov. 7 in Federal Way.

Ganna Stogniy and her family face an uncertain future like many other Ukrainian refugees. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Tragedy shatters Ukrainian family’s American dreams

Federal Way group offers support as they struggle with immigration status.

Candidates for mayor of Federal Way share their vision for the city at the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum on Oct. 18. Here, Susan Honda responds to a question as Jim Ferrell prepares to his answer. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way candidates meet up at Mirror’s forum | Election 2025

Full video of the forum is available on the Mirror’s Facebook page.

Federal Way Municipal Court Chief Prosecutor Jennifer Castleton and Judge David Larson at Federal Way’s Community Court on Sept. 18. Castleton and Larson are two of the people who helped set up community court in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW Community Court carries on despite lack of funding

Program helps participants make positive changes in their lives and break the cycle of crime.

Sue Thacker at the Federal Way Senior Center food bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Top volunteer streamlines FW senior center’s food bank

Sue Thacker is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September.

El Paisano Tamales celebrates winning first place from the judges at Taste of Federal Way 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Superheroes theme highlights Taste of Federal Way 2025 | Photos

This year’s Taste of Federal Way was held Sept. 27 and featured a superheroes theme. The annual event…

Decatur High School student Logan Fant gets to drive his newly rebuilt truck for the first time after being surprised by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Courtesy photo

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Make-A-Wish surprises Decatur student with revamped truck

Logan Fant is a 17-year-old who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Jessica Rosado and Teri Hardy from Valley Cities discuss suicide prevention strategies in Federal Way with police officer Sarah Montjoy after the quarterly coffee chat on Sept. 17. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/the Mirror

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Suicide prevention: ‘Shedding light on a dark place’

Valley Cities Behavioral Health focused this quarter’s coffee chat on suicide awareness and prevention.

Students, local leaders and FWPS officials cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of construction of the Illahee Middle School rebuild. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Communty celebrates new and improved Illahee Middle School

Renovations were part of a voter-approved bond that was passed in 2017.

Esmatullah Amini, manager of Salam Deli Mart in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Specialty grocers thrive as large grocery stores close in Federal Way

The city has an increasing number of small and specialty grocers featuring foods that meet the needs of…