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Home repair is just one program supported by Community Development Block Grants. Here an apartment building in Federal Way undergoes maintenance. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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City’s federal grant funding faces uncertain future

Programs to help with home repairs, provide emergency rent assistance and more hang in the balance for Federal…

Community members practice a chair carry during their emergency training at a Basic Course of CERT in 2024. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Free emergency preparedness course starts Sept. 17 in FW

Become a civilian first responder, or just gain some new emergency preparedness skills.

A page from the Public Market Feasibility Study shares how another public market transformed the city to show what could be possible in Federal Way.

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Support continues to grow for proposed public market in Federal Way

Support is growing for the vision of a year-round, permanent public market in Federal Way.

Taniesha Lyons is the Executive Director of the Federal Way Black Collective. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW Black Collective executive to serve on state advisory council

Taniesha Lyons appointed to Washington State Department of Commerce’s Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) Advisory Council.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo/Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

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St. Francis Hospital recognized for care of heart disease and stroke

Federal Way’s St. Francis Hospital was recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for efforts to improve outcomes…

Vicky Navarro connects community members to needed resources through her many roles, including as founder of Building Beyond Communities. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way woman forms crucial connections in the community | Hometown Hero

Vicky Navarro is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for August.

Local Ukrainian community leader and South King Fire Chaplain Vitaliy Piekhotin speaks at the first Ukrainian flag raising. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way raises Ukrainian flag | Photos

Local residents are helping their home country during the war.

Sharon Gentry is the owner of Curves, Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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All-women’s gym opens new spot in Federal Way

“Most of our women want to be strong, want to be healthier,” said Curves owner Sharon Gentry.

Vickie Chynoweth, Assistant Manager of the Federal Way Farmers Market, asks the city leadership to support the healthy seniors program at the Aug. 12 meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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City expands access to food vouchers for seniors

City leadership has expanded the number of seniors who will have access to fresh, healthy food through the…

Rob McPherson as the Drunken Tenor. Courtesy photo.

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Opera star from Federal Way finds the right funny mix

Rob McPherson and Opera Unbound embrace the unconventional.

Jennifer Ramirez Robson, Chief Program Officer for Northwest Center, and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson hold the Disability Pride Proclamation at the Aug. 12 City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Council awards contract for ADA retrofits in city center

The Federal Way City Council shared a proclamation for Disability Pride Month at its Aug. 12 meeting, recognizing…

Federal Way community members enjoyed performances at the annual Federal Way Community Festival on Aug. 9 at Town Square Park. Photo by Shelley Pauls.

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Music and more highlight Federal Way Community Festival

The Federal Way Community Festival returned this year on Aug. 9 at Town Square Park.

Rebecca Martin describes the impacts of inflow and outflow of Federal Way workers and job opportunities on local business at the State of the Chamber luncheon on Aug. 6. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW Chamber CEO: “We are a community with an entrepreneurial mindset”

State of the Chamber discusses economic development and potential in Federal Way.

The Table gives out free backpacks at last year’s Back-to-School Bash. Photo provided by the Table.

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Free back-to-school resources in Federal Way

Haircuts, school supplies, food and more will be available for families.

Day trips are just one of the many fun activities offered by the Federal Way Community Center inclusive recreation program, like this recent sewing class activity. When it comes to programs like Safe Return and other proactive programs, Inclusion Coordinator Sabrina Bates says “the more we practice inclusion, the stronger and safer our whole community becomes.” Photo courtesy of the city of Federal Way.

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Safe Return program protects the vulnerable in Federal Way

Database helps police find adults or children who become lost.

Vinnie, Fawn L. and Nea celebrating Pride at Town Square Park on Aug. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way Pride 2025 celebrates diversity and more

Event was held at Town Square Park for the first time.

The Federal Way Community Festival is coming back noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at Town Square Park. At last year’s community festival, the electric slide and the cupid shuffle got everyone involved in the fun. Photo by Bruce Honda

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10 things to do in Federal Way before the summer ends

There is still at least a month left to enjoy summer in Federal Way.

From left to right: Medichael Mereste, Beatrice Kiraguri, Fiona Okech, Lilian Mburu, Owate Benea, Trina Wamunyu and Sincyere Bell. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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AYDEPI founder empowers Federal Way youth

Beatrice Kiraguri is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for July.

Rev. Katie Klosterman leads the congregation at Browns Point United Methodist and Rev. Karen Yokota-Love lives in Federal Way, but leads the Blaine Memorial Methodist Church in Seattle. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Faith leaders stand up for Federal Way immigrant community

The threat of deportation or detention further complicates the journey toward citizenship.

Federal Way is not currently under a tsunami watch according to NOAA. Screenshot of the live tsunami map from https://tsunami.gov/

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Tsunami watch issued in WA. What does it mean for Federal Way?

A tsunami watch has been issued for Washington, but what does that mean for Federal Way?