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Craig Patrick celebrates receiving the proclamation from the City of Federal Way declaring Irish-American Heritage Week. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way celebrates the Irish with annual flag raising

Another annual tradition that accompanies the flag raising is an award for community members who embody “the spirit…

The lemongrass banh mi is owner Michelle Huynh's favorite. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Honey Bear Vietnamese Sandwiches: ‘The right fluffiness’

The Vietnamese sandwich shop in Federal Way features 12 varieties of banh mi, from more classic options like…

Lamont Styles guides a barber student in finishing up a free haircut for a customer. Life’s Styles offers free haircuts to give back to the community and help students get in plenty of practice. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Mirror’s Hometown Hero of the Year: Lamont Styles

Lamont Styles has created a platform for positive change through a barber school in Federal Way.

Alyssa Karie is an 8th grade student who shared her experience with Communities in Schools at the organization’s event on March 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Students and district celebrate impact of Communities In Schools

The point of the CIS program is to make sure that “these young people have a person to…

Master Gardeners Jim and Donna Cox teach community members how to trim blueberry bushes at this free event on Saturday, March 1. Photo by Shelley Pauls

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FW volunteers learn how to prune community blueberry bushes

Before the Hylebos blueberry bushes can bear their best berries, their branches need to be trimmed to support…

Growth Manager Mackenzie Barta, Medical Director Dr. Kyle Jasper and public affairs consultant Michael Transue answer council questions about Connections Health Services at the March 4 Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Crisis center operator seeks opportunity to open in Federal Way

Connections Health Services would take over where Recovery Innovations International left off.

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

Life

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.