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Students from Hachinohe, Japan, get an introduction to Federal Way and the United States by meeting police officers and holding riot shields. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Students from Federal Way sister city Hachinohe come to visit

Hachinohe is one of three sister cities with Federal Way.

Rosi Bolatagici is the Pasifika Food Networks Manager at the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington (PICA-WA). Here she shows off some fresh, locally grown produce that is available at their pantry to support community members facing food insecurity. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Fighting hunger is about more than food | Hometown Hero

Rosi Bolatagici advocates for food justice through PICA-WA pantry in Federal Way.

Rosi Bolatagici of PICA-WA, David Berg, and David Harrison of FUSION talk with consultants Aaron Zaretsky and David Berg about the feasibility study and possibility of Federal Way Public Market in general. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Study shows potential impact of Federal Way Public Market

Consultants found that a public market in Federal Way could be both highly successful and bring significant benefits…

Glen Park At West Campus Apartments on Feb. 18. FILE PHOTO, Federal Way Mirror

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Federal Way child, Seattle man die in unrelated violent incidents

5-year-old girl and 20-year-old man killed afternoon of May 29 in Federal Way

Council chambers at the Federal Way City Hall were full on Tuesday, with many people attending to speak at public comment about the Day Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Council restores funding for Federal Way Day Center

The center’s location could potentially change.

Jaqueline Garcia Castillo and the leadership team of Mujer al Volante receiving their award for Organization of the Year. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Leadership Board

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Federal Way nonprofit wins statewide award

Mujer al Volante was selected as the Washington Organization of the Year 2024 by the Washington State Leadership…

The Federal Way Senior Commission organized the third annual Senior Resource Fair on May 16, 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Senior Health and Resource Fair meets a need in Federal Way

See photos of the annual event sponsored by the Federal Way Senior Commission.

Rep. Jamila Taylor, D-30. Photo courtesy of Washington State LSS.

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State Rep. Jamila Taylor recovers from stroke

Taylor represents the 30th Legislative District, which includes Federal Way.

Michele Plorde, EMS Division Director and Deputy Chief of Community Risk Reduction Kevin Crossen at the May 6 City Council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Council supports King County EMS levy for Nov. ballot

The levy is expected to be on the ballot for King County voters in November 2025.

City of Federal Way employee Adrien Kimbrough checks out shoppers, weighing out their bags of clothing to track the results of the free clothing swap. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Community Clothing Swap boosts wardrobes, cleans out closets

At least 36,000 pounds of clothing have been redistributed through 10 events.

Local farmers filled the market with vibrant fresh produce on opening day of the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Photos: Federal Way Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season

Market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall parking lot.

KEEP shares one last gift toward Camp Kilworth’s future at the grand opening on May 7. Camp Kilworth is located at 30900 50th Ave. SW, Federal Way, near Dash Point State Park. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Camp Kilworth opens doors to connect a new generation

Summer camp registration is open now.

The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) team’s two units at South King Fire includes social workers Tamara Liebich-Lantz and Lily Alfaro and Registered Nurses (RNs) Celi Moser and Maria Gorodyuk. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Beyond 911: South King Fire unit helps vulnerable individuals

Mobile Integrated Health program adds second unit after completing first year.

Heaps of bright produce were on display at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 29. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Farmers Market opens for the season this weekend

Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10.

This year’s Easter Egg hunt at the Light of Christ Community Garden featured fun photoshoots with giant easter eggs. Photo by Shelley Pauls

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Light of Christ Community Garden property is up for sale

After 15 years, the garden has generated thousands of pounds of produce while fostering community connections.

MSC’s Redondo Heights Food Bank. Photo credit: Clover Laine Photography

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Multi-Service Center to close food bank due to funding issues

Food distribution will still occur, moving to the new Redondo Heights housing complex, but with a reduced staff.

4th grade students line up to wait their turn to release salmon at the Storming the Sound event this week. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way fourth-graders release salmon into Hylebos Creek

Salmon tradition spawns lasting connections in city and school district.

Carol Grimes is a Master Gardener and works at the Neely Mansion, and is a member of the Marine Hills Garden Club. She picked up an order that included some herbs for the mansion’s kitchen garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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For Marine Hills Garden Club, giving is always in season

Many Marine Hills Garden Club members are also Master Gardeners.

Ken Blevens shared his support for the planned youth psychiatric facility after a Q-and-A with operator Emerald City Behavioral Health. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Stand Up Federal Way hosts meeting about youth psychiatric facility

The community Q-and-A was a response to a city council decision process that public commentors and even members…

Example of a graphic rendering of ADU that’s used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program. While ADUs are increasingly gaining popularity around the region as codes become less restrictive, the application of this building type in Federal Way is still fairly low. (Courtesy image)

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Backyard cottages and more could soon be easier to build in Federal Way

City council will vote soon on changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permitting.