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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.

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.