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Kenisha Blackman peforms both National Anthems: the Star Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing at the MLK Jr. Celebrbration on Jan. 18 in Federal Way.

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MLK Jr. event celebrates the next generation of the dream in FW | Photos

Speakers and performances showcased the cultural diversity of Federal Way

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
The LGBTQIA Task Force meeting on Jan. 15 at The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center.

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Local efforts for LGBTQIA rights gain focus in Federal Way

Highline College task force; state Sen. Wilson take steps to provide safe spaces

The Federal Way Day Center is in the Federal Way Family Center, operated by Catholic Community Services and located at 33505 13th Place South, Suite D, in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way Day Center continues to draw safety concerns

City still lacks a shelter for single adults.

The Extended Stay America hotel, 1400 S. 320th St. in Federal Way, is set to open in 2025 as a supportive shelter for people experiencing homelessness. File photo

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Permanent supportive housing to open this year in Federal Way

Construction starts in Feb. on a hotel purchased in 2021 for the Health through Housing program.

Federal Way community members are honored by carrying a torch to light the community flame during the MLK Day Celebration held Jan. 15, 2024, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Federal Way’s 2025 MLK Celebration set for Jan. 18

“My dream is for our diverse city to be on the cutting edge of his dream.”

Helena Reynolds (right) with Mary Anne Hamilton at her 89th birthday party in Seminole, Florida, in February 2023. Mary Anne and Helena wrote the book “Destined to Be a Hamilton.” Photo provided by Helena Reynolds.

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‘Hamilton’ musical and history find Federal Way connection

The local journey began with a group of South King County “Hamilton” fans.

Linh Nguyen on an outdoor climb. Photo provided by Linh Nguyen.

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Climbing gym comes with a solution for the FW community

“One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do…

The Federal Way Public Market team and local legislators pose together while celebrating the allocation of state funds to support the project. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Public Market.

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Public Market group eyes Sound Transit property

The Federal Way Public Market group presented their vision to the mayor and Federal Way City Council and…

Founder of the Federal Way Farmers Market Rose Ehl, Karla Kolibab, who will stay on managing vendor relationships for this year, and Vickie Chynoweth, who runs Federal Way’s Got Talent. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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City will take over ownership of Federal Way Farmers Market

After 21 years, market founder Rose Ehl is retiring.

Key to Change student Eden Pawlos receives a private lesson from Seattle Symphony violinist Ilana Zaks at the Renton studio. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Key to Change opens doors for local young musicians

Federal Way music students have a new opportunity to access high level musical education with a new location…

The future Hanwoori Garden was among topics at the quarterly gathering of the local Korean community Dec. 17 at Federal Way City Hall. The evening ended with colorful paper airplanes launched at the front of the room, each with a message written on it with people’s hopes for the Hanwoori Garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Korean community awaits opening of Hanwoori Garden

The park is an effort between Federal Way and its sister city in Donghae, South Korea.

The Todd Beamer Junior Air Force ROTC poses with school board members at the Dec. 17 meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW School Board holds elections, shares update on graduation rates

“Many students enrolled with us in their senior year with credit deficiencies, which make that impossible for them…

Federal Way Senior Commission member Lana Bostic introduces Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell as the guest speaker at their monthly Senior Commission Connections event on Dec. 18 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way seniors find connections through commission

Mayor speaks about city’s future and more during recent monthly lunch at the Federal Way Community Center.

Rachel O’Reilly from Life Care Center, Maxine Ranta, Diane Goss, Penny Merriman and Carrie Asselin working together to brighten the holidays for everyone. Photo provided by Debbie Angel.

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Marine Hills Garden Club delivers holiday cheer to seniors

The Marine Hills Garden Club (MHGC) continued their tradition of spreading love to the young and old through…

The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way received a Doors Open Facilities grant that the museum will use to transform its conservatory into a more visitor-focused center. Photo provided by 4Culture

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Federal Way arts and culture organizations receive grant funding

The Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Bonsai Museum benefit.

At Dash Point on June 16, 2022. File photo

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Dash Point closed for shellfish harvesting

Sewage contamination has caused an emergency closure of the Dash Point State Park Beach to shellfish harvesting through…

Learning Leaders Ka’Shayla Jewell and Rhonda Young present the check to Center Director and Case Manager for the Genesis Project Dehystinee Davis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Paul Mitchell School raises money for nonprofits

On Dec. 17, the Federal Way location presented a check to local nonprofit the Genesis Project Seattle.

Former Diversity Commission member Tirzah Idahosa, consultant Chanin Kelly-Rae and former Diversity Commission Chair Saudia Abdullah spoke during public comment during the Dec. 3 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant contract sparks controversy

Decision leads to resignation of Federal Way Diversity Commission chair.

Fiona Okech, Youth Director and Buthaina Al Habsi, Management Consultant of AYDEPI at their annual event in 2023. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program Intl. to host gala

This year’s Snowflake Gala will take place Dec. 21 in Federal Way.

The City of Federal Way has plans to replace this culvert to make it possible for salmon to swim up Redondo Creek to spawn. Photo from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports.

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Project targets salmon-friendly streams in Federal Way

City needs access to a certain parcel of land on some vacant property.