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?

The South Link Connections Phase 3 Proposed Transit from King County Metro includes changes meant to provide greater transit coverage, improved early morning and nighttime service, faster travel times with and beyond the project area, improved east-west connections and increased weekend service especially on Sundays. Graphic courtesy of King County Metro.

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Light rail station to open ‘late this year’ in Federal Way

King County Metro is finalizing changes to bus service.

Kids learn about safety and bike maintenance at the Mirror Lake Bike Safety Day in May 2025. Photo by Shelley Pauls.

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Federal Way bike safety event returns July 26

This is the second summer that We Love Our City has hosted this free community event in Federal…

FUSION also provides temporary severe weather shelter when necessary, on top of their other programs to help Federal Way community members escape homelessness. This photo is from their temporary warming shelter in early 2025 at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FUSION faces rising costs while supporting homeless community

FUSION’s annual summer gala fundraiser is Aug. 9 at Dumas Bay Centre.

In other council news: New police officers were sworn in at the July 15 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way’s legislators share wins from latest session

30th District legislators presented a summary of the 2025 regular legislative session to the Federal Way City Council.

Volunteers work together at the Light of Christ Community Garden as part of the City Serve Day led by We Love Our City Federal Way. This is the 11th year of the event and it took place on July 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of We Love Our City Federal Way

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Volunteers come together to spruce up Federal Way

Annual service event is organized by We Love Our City.

Soccer stars mingled with crowds of fans and community members from all over the United States, Canada and the world at the Ethiopia Day event as part of the soccer tournament in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/the Mirror

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Soccer tournament draws thousands to Federal Way

Ethiopian Sports Federation of North America (ESFNA) hosts annual sporting and cultural fest.

Horizon Roofing staff work on the Denny Cabin roof replacement outside West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 S. 348th St. Photo credit: Rob Rostad, provided by the Historical Society of Federal Way

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Makeover of Federal Way’s historic cabins begins

The roof of the Denny Cabin was replaced, and plans are in progress to do the same for…

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…