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    Articles by Keelin Everly-Lang
    Delbert Richardson says he is an educator, not a teacher, with “a unique pedagogy that focuses on primary resources, which are the artifacts, storyboards and the ancient art of storytelling.” Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Presentation helps create personal connections to Black history
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 16, 2024 9:00 am

    Federal Way school hosts The Unspoken Truths, a traveling educational experience.

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    Police arrest Federal Way teens in multi-city crime...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 13, 2024 4:10 pm

    On Jan. 27, a man called the Bellevue police to identify his daughter as one of the individuals in footage of the vehicle break-ins. He told them that his pastor had seen footage of the Bellevue robberies on the news and recognized his daughter.

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    Jonathan Verbiscar and wife Lori Kline at the Fred Meyer where they now work together. Jonathan is the first graduate from FUSION’s new job skills program, which helped him secure his job and find more stability for the couple and their daughter. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
    New training program creates another path toward stability
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 10, 2024 7:30 am

    Federal Way’s FUSION connects clients with job skills that help them rise above homelessness.

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    A karaoke singer competes in front of a packed crowd during the International Karaoke Federation’s competition last year. Photo provided by Garvaundo Hamilton.
    Global karaoke competition is headquartered in Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 9, 2024 7:30 am

    Karaoke Idols seeks bars and event venues to host.

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    Cheryl Hurst shared exciting updates about the upcoming March for Diapers at the Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
    Council update: Options for new City Hall, fighting...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 8, 2024 12:20 pm

    Also: Good news for March of Diapers fundraiser.

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    Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Two structures stand out from the other homes along 28th Avenue South due to their unique log cabin appearance.
    City to demolish properties for maintenance facility
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 2, 2024 1:30 pm

    Community members inquire about pair of log cabin homes.

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    Exposed beams reveal the entirety of the roof after the ceiling fell in at an apartment in the Miro apartment complex. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Apartment tenants deal with aftermath of collapsed ceilings
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 1, 2024 1:30 pm

    Attorney for Housing Justice Project says these Federal Way residents “have a very obvious claim against the landlord.”

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    Alex Poorman works on a comic book during the zine class that he started creating during ComiCon last year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Self-publish, laser engrave or 3D print at the...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 27, 2024 7:30 am

    The MakerSpace at the Federal Way library, 34200 1st Way South, celebrated its one-year anniversary in September 2023.

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    Danielle McFarlane in her colorful office at Twin Lakes Elementary. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.
    Twin Lakes Elementary’s family liaison goes above and...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 26, 2024 7:30 am

    Danielle McFarlane is The Mirror’s Hometown Hero for the month of January.

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    Celebration Senior Living SHAG housing apartments, 1524 S. 328th St., Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.
    Security shortcomings rattle residents at SHAG apartments
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 20, 2024 7:00 am

    Trespassing, theft and other crimes plague Federal Way senior housing complex.

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    Susan Honda was honored for her contributions by Mayor Jim Ferrell at the Federal Way City Council meeting. Photo by David Solano / City of Federal Way
    Council update: Celebrating new police officers, Korean Americans
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 19, 2024 7:30 am

    Diversity Commissioner Ron Walker presented an award to student Gabriel Cruz as the winner of an essay contest for MLK Jr. Day. Another award was presented to Councilmember Susan Honda by Mayor Jim Ferrell for her work while serving as Council President and Deputy Mayor.

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    Youth shared their favorite quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as part of the event at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.
    Federal Way celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 18, 2024 11:50 am

    See photos from the Jan. 15 event held at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

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    Loren Meiser’s hand lettered sign warns any passersby that there is a wetland present in the forested land near his home. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Man stands firm in protecting Federal Way wetland...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 13, 2024 8:30 am

    ‘You have no idea how much I love this place.’

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    Map of recent overnight lane closures on SR 516 at 30th Avenue South. These closures were from Jan. 9-11 and more like it are coming this month. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit
    Light rail construction returns after holiday break
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 11, 2024 9:24 am

    Here are some road closures in Federal Way.

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    (Screenshot from Google)
    Federal Way prepares for cold weather this weekend
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 9, 2024 1:00 pm

    At least 50 Federal Way residents were affected by power outages Tuesday morning from the winds overnight.

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    The Federal Way Inn and Suites at 1688 S. 348th St., which was formerly the Red Lion hotel. Photo taken in February 2023. (Mirror file photo)
    Intended as shelters for homeless people, Federal Way...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 6, 2024 7:30 am

    “We have nowhere to send people.”

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    Federal Way City Councilmember Linda Kochmar takes her oath as Council President. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    No more deputy mayor for Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 4, 2024 3:30 pm

    In other council news: ARPA money’s reallocation snubs human services.

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    CJ Rivera is a student at the University of Washington from Federal Way who was recently honored for winning the Queen Silvia award. (Photo courtesy of University of Washington)
    Nursing student from Federal Way receives international award
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 4, 2024 11:45 am

    CJ Rivera was awarded the Queen Silvia Nursing Award for her idea for dementia care.

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    (File photo)
    FW police investigate Christmas Day homicide
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 27, 2023 4:24 pm

    Officers arrived at the Pavilion Apartments to find Pedro Balderas in the parking lot with gunshot wounds.

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    Police released this image of a suspect in connection with a hatchet attack in Town Square Park in Federal Way. (Photo provided by Federal Way Police Department)
    FWPD works with Kent Police to arrest hatchet-wielding...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 26, 2023 2:19 pm

    In the process of detaining the suspect, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

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