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Margaret Reyhner is a longtime advocate for the protection of Steel Lake’s health and natural ecosystems and brought the opportunity to the City of Federal Way to purchase the property fondly referred to as the “lagoon” by residents. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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City moves forward with purchase of Steel Lake ‘lagoon’

“Steel Lake is an important part of the history of Federal Way.”

Kristin Jarangue is the Clinical Services Manager at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health at the St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Hometown Hero: Healthcare manager breaks barriers in Federal Way

Kristin Jarangue began as a volunteer but stopped at nothing to provide quality service to the Federal Way…

Members of the Connections Church giving out food in 2022. Photo courtesy of Connections Church

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Connections Church starting small but with big impact

The church works with homeless, refugees and youth.

Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).

Mayor Jim Ferrell spoke at the Grand Opening of Redondo Heights.

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334 units of new workforce housing open in Federal Way

The Washington State Department of Commerce recently found that 50% of Washington residents are rent-burdened.

Firefighters of South King Fire were honored at the February 18 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Council honors South King Fire crew for helping in L.A.

Several members of South King Fire shared their experience fighting the Los Angeles wildfires while being honored at…

One example of the inside of a crisis center. File photo

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The crisis center that almost opened in Federal Way

City had originally received a $2.5 million grant in 2022.

The potential conservation area in Steel Lake can be seen in this view from across the water. According to residents of the area, the area can be accessed by kayak for maximum enjoyment of the wildlife and natural beauty there. Photo provided by Melissa Hamilton

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City approves acquisition of ‘lagoon’ property on Steel Lake

“In the middle of Federal Way, it seems as if you are in a very remote and serene…

Charlene Honda at the Day of Remembrance on Feb. 8, 2025, at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way woman recalls her time in a concentration camp

“It’s good for people to hear what happened so that it never happens again.”

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell gives his State of the City address Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Bruce Honda

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State of the City: Mayor touts Federal Way’s past, present and future

Event was held Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

Angel Mulivai, Jaxon Rowland and Tim Robbins at the Ex3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way youth wins countywide Youth of the Year

Boys and Girls Clubs of King County selected Jaxon Rowland from Federal Way.

At FUSION’s temporary severe weather shelter, they balance safety, cleanliness and respect for people’s belongings by keeping them in totes outside. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Emergency shelter helps people survive cold weather

FUSION Family Center in Federal Way has been busy with temperatures below 32 degrees.

Students in the Air Force JROTC program at Todd Beamer practice with drones for an upcoming competition in a new program. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Career and Technical Education classes focus on the future

Biotech, Air Force JROTC and automotive courses prepare FWPS students for careers.

Niesy and Victoria Gaulin own PYC Sweets and Wine Bar in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Cheers to 11 years for Federal Way wine bar owners

PYC Sweets and Wine Bar is the creation of sisters Niesy Gaul and Victoria Gaul.

Sienna Mayo was recognized by the Federal Way City Council for her research project in partnership with the University of Washington at the Council meeting on Feb. 4. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Decatur student honored for UW research project

Decatur High School student Sienna Mayo was recognized at the Federal Way City Council meeting on Feb. 4…

The Federal Way Legislative Delegation in Washington, D.C., in 2024. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way.

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Federal Way’s D.C. delegation reviews funding priorities

A delegation from Federal Way will be traveling to Washington, D.C., in March to participate in the National…

Vitaliy Piekhotin is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for January 2025. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Volunteer chaplain lifts up Ukrainian community and more

Vitaliy Piekhotin is the Federal Way Mirror’s Hometown Hero for January 2025.

For the area of light rail between Federal Way and Fife, two alternatives would generally align with I-5 while the other three would go along SR-99. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

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Businesses and more brace for light rail’s impact in Federal Way

Potential routes could disturb sacred land at Federal Way’s southern edge.

Councilmember Jack Dovey at the Jan. 21 council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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FW City Council split in exploration of buying Sound Transit property

The Federal Way City Council explored at its Jan. 21 meeting the possibility of attempting to acquire land…

Seattle School Board Director Liza Rankin, Federal Way School Board Director Luckisha Phillips and Executive Director of Nutrition Services for Federal Way Public Schools Alisha Barlow. The three discussed solutions for solving student hunger at an award event on Jan. 17. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Breakfast in the Classroom program shines in Federal Way | Photos

United Way of King County presents award to Federal Way Public Schools for fighting student hunger