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    Sound Transit interim CEO Goran Sparrman thanks Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell for the city’s partnership on Sound Transit projects during a town hall on Sept. 5. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Sound Transit leader gives updates on Federal Way’s...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 13, 2024 5:00 pm

    Federal Way Link Light Rail Extension expected to open in spring 2026.

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    Campaign manager of Flavors Hook Kids WA Andrew Estep bought this strawberry blowpop flavored vape that includes a built-in video game online. He said there was no age or ID check on delivery, although tobacco products are illegal for those under the age of 21 in Washington state. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    New coalition targets vape use in Washington
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 13, 2024 11:30 am

    “If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”

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    Lt. Ann Hoag of South King Fire is part of Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums and performed after a moment of silence at the 9/11 memorial tribute event this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Federal Way honors 9/11 survivors and first responders...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 12, 2024 9:25 am

    Tribute was hosted at South King Fire Station 64.

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    Kerry Bellessa with his dad, Clark Bellessa (Federal Way resident) and brother Aaron Bellessa (Seattle resident) when they visited on set. Photo by Shaun Greenspan
    Federal Way filmmaker prepares to launch ‘Amber Alert’
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 7, 2024 7:30 am

    Kerry Bellessa grew up renting movies from Cousin’s Video near Hoagie’s Corner, sneaking into Gateway Theater to watch his first R-rated movie in high school, and worked at AMC South theater as one of his first jobs.

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    Community member Barbara Marsh spoke up about a concern over RV regulations in Federal Way and her feedback is now being implemented in a law change. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    City council reviews crime stats and RV ordinance
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 6, 2024 12:00 pm

    Community member Barbara Marsh, who has spoken at public comment about city’s RV ordinance in the past, specifically advocated for the RV length restriction to be lifted.

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    Art shown at Gallery K features a variety of Korean artists. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Gallery K brings Korean art, culture to Federal...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 6, 2024 1:30 am

    In an unassuming strip mall in Federal Way, the city’s only art gallery gained international attention when it opened in…

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    Photo provided by Friendship Theatre. 
Cheerleaders in a performance of Grease in 2011.
    Friendship Theatre: Federal Way’s most unique stage production
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 6, 2024 1:30 am

    Director Sharon Boyle said when she first heard Madison Taylor sing, “I actually got chills just listening to her.”

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    Julie Walker shared a suggestion that ultimately transformed into the closet when she joined Wayside UCC. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Open Doors Sharing Closet opens at Federal Way...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 1, 2024 7:30 am

    The closet is a free clothing source for the trans community and others.

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    Sarah Ann Hamilton is the Director of Survivor Services at The More We Love. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Federal Way human trafficking survivor now helps others...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 31, 2024 1:30 pm

    ‘Poverty is our biggest trafficker,’ says Mirror’s Hometown Hero for August.

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    The corner outside the Day Center, 33505 13th Pl. S., as seen in 2023, where a woman had lived in a shelter made from umbrellas. Mirror file photo
    Homelessness in South King County: Tale of two...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 31, 2024 7:00 am

    Federal Way’s neighboring municipality sets one example to follow when addressing the local homelessness crisis.

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    Asiyah Davis and Catrice Dennis in front of their mobile classroom: a bus painted with colorful and positive illustrations. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Education enrichment program offers encouragement, options
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 24, 2024 11:30 am

    Traveling teacher emphasizes wellness to create confident lifelong learners.

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    A recreational vehicle in the parking lot of a public park in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Council moves toward amendment for RV rules
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 15, 2024 5:00 pm

    New Federal Way city code would prohibit parking of motorhomes on city streets in residential areas.

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    Federal Way staff of Red Canoe showing their backpack donation to the 2023 drive. Employees overall make up one of the largest group of donors. Photo provided by Red Canoe
    Fill the Canoe fundraiser still runs strong in...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 15, 2024 9:05 am

    Donate school supplies for local youth by Friday, Aug. 16.

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    The electric slide and the cupid shuffle got everyone involved in the fun at the Federal Way Community Festival. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Festival returns after three-year hiatus...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 13, 2024 2:00 pm

    “This is what community looks like.”

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    Recycling interns meet with staff at Trader Joe’s grocery store in Federal Way to share tips on sorting waste. Photo provided by WM
    Grocery stores adapt to new organic waste regulations
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 10, 2024 7:30 am

    The change came as part of a law related to methane emissions in Washington state.

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    The El Centro Skate Rink will now be partially powered by solar panels on the roof through a grant from Puget Sound Energy. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Solar panels help El Centro Skate Rink save...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 9, 2024 11:30 am

    “We want Federal Way to know that El Centro de la Raza is for all people.”

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    Local leaders cut the ribbon Aug. 6 for a new license plate scanning camera that is intended to increase public safety in the Westridge neighborhood in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Federal Way neighborhood embraces license plate reading cameras
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 8, 2024 11:30 am

    Westridge HOA is among those celebrating National Night Out on Aug. 6.

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    File photo
    South King Fire’s new benefit charge is passing...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 6, 2024 8:55 am

    Preliminary results after 8 p.m. Aug. 6 are showing 65.43% percent voting yes out of 16,130 total votes counted.

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    Arleen Marston is the wellness programming manager at PICA-WA. At their third annual health and resource fair July 31 in Federal Way, free mammograms were offered in the truck behind her. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Pacific Islanders in Federal Way come together to...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 3, 2024 11:30 am

    The Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington hosts their third annual resource fair

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    Candidate Dave Reichert stands with service providers who spoke at his press conference on Wednesday, July 31, at FUSION Family Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Reichert talks homelessness during campaign stop in FW
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 1, 2024 9:28 am

    Candidate for governor endorses executive order made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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