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Several alternatives are being considered for the next stage of the link light rail linking Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome. These alternatives compare the possibilities for the segment of this section between Federal Way and Fife. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

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Public input sought for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome light rail route

Five options include routes along Interstate 5 or State Route 99. Public comment is open until Feb. 10,…

Eden Pawlos from Key to Change performed a three movement solo during the Vivaldi piece at the Federal Way Symphony’s holiday concert on Saturday, December 7. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way Symphony features student violinist in holiday concert

Key to Change student Eden Pawlos performed three movements of an Antonio Vivaldi piece titled Violin Concerto in…

Valerie Schell and Trenise Rogers both share their support for possible community investment projects in the area of unincorporated King County known as East Federal Way during a meeting in April 2024. Valerie Schell is a proposal advocate and Trenise Rogers was involved in the participatory budgeting process last year. (Mirror file photo)

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East Federal Way projects receive King County grants

Recipients include Integrity Life Church and Federal Way Senior Center.

The Municipal Court in Federal Way. Over 1,000 cases were represented by public defenders in this court this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW leaders wait for Supreme Court decision on caseload limits

Potential caseload limits for public defenders could double or triple cost to cities.

Federal Way Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer speaks at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Dec. 4, 2024. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang

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FWPS Superintendent delivers ‘State of Education’

District is focusing on improvements in math, English language arts and attendance.

A still from Brooke Burnett’s video of a gray whale spotted near the boardwalk at Redondo on Nov. 26, 2024. (Courtesy of Brooke Burnett)

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Rare sighting of gray whale near Federal Way

Whale experts at the Orca Network say the whale is most likely a juvenile and is most likely…

FUSION Executive Director David Harrison poses for a picture outside of the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center, a shelter for families that opened in 2020. (Mirror file photo)

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Cold weather shelter extended through Dec. 3 in Federal Way

The beds are first come, first serve starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the Pete Andersen…

Hanisa Anderson is a Federal Way local who started blogging about food in town to connect with others over delicious food and to put a spotlight on the food scene. Here she is in front of So Moon Nan Jib in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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‘Federal Way Foodie’ shares the culinary love

Local blogger embraces the city’s diverse restaurant scene.

LifeStorage in Federal Way has over 1,400 units for customers to rent. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Storage unit burglaries frustrate customers in Federal Way

Federal Way police report the issue isn’t contained to that one location but is an issue throughout the…

Nooriya Assi Sulaman is a graduate of the Mujer al Volante driving instruction class in Federal Way. Behind her are two of the Mujer al Volante staff. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Mujer al Volante helps women take the steering wheel of their lives

Federal Way nonprofit organization recently hosted an Arabic and Kurdish language driving class.

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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Council reviews comprehensive plan, approves budget

Revision of one sentence in Federal Way’s comprehensive plan was decided with a 4-3 vote.

Patrick Moneith teaches Artistic Roller skating at Southgate Roller Rink and also skates at El Centro Skate Rink. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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El Centro Skate Rink expands its repertoire

The popular Federal Way skate rink is growing the presence of artistic skating and adult skate nights with…

30th District State Rep. Kristine Reeves speaks to Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and the Federal Way lobbyists at the Legislative Agenda Breakfast. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW’s legislative agenda focuses on cameras, transportation

30th District legislators meet with Federal Way City Council and lobbyists.

Marlene Beadle, founder of Marlene’s Market and Deli in Federal Way, who died in 2019. File photo

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Marlene’s Market and Deli to change ownership, but not name

The family-owned natural grocer has been acquired by Lassens Natural Foods and Vitamins from California.

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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Federal Way proposes property tax increase

Assessed property values in Federal Way went up 6% last year, much more than the 1% that the…

Shannon McCann, James Grayson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and Sam Rise on Nov. 5 at a Get Out the Vote event at the Washington Education Association in Federal Way located at 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way South.

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Reeves and Taylor lead for 30th District | Election 2024

Candidates gather at a Get Out the Vote event at the Washington Education Association in Federal Way.

Young actors rehearse for the upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” by St. Luke’s Theatre in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Hello, Yellow Brick Road: St. Luke’s Theatre performs ‘The Wizard of Oz’

The show has been adapted as a comedy and opens on Nov. 8.

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is expanding their capacity and operation, including the addition of more international airlines like the Philippine Airlines (PAL) whose inaugural flight landed at SEA on Oct. 2 this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Airport noise is back on Federal Way’s radar

Public meeting scheduled for Nov. 12 at Wildwood Elementary School.

Eric Sanden upstairs in the historic Brooklake building in Federal Way where his band Never Forever practiced in the ’90s. He was at the building to share input at a public meeting to inform future plans for the building and the surrounding property. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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City seeks input for Brooklake Master Plan

Historic site has served a number of purposes over the past 100 years in Federal Way.

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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Hometown Hero: Barber offers more than just haircuts in Federal Way

Lamont Styles shares why he gives back to his community.