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    Articles by Keelin Everly-Lang
    The Arts Explosion event returned for the second year May 31-June 2, featuring a juried art contest and more. Pictured: Art filled the lobby of the Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Arts Explosion returns to Federal Way for second...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 7, 2024 3:00 pm

    The Arts Explosion event returned for the second year May 31-June 2, featuring a juried art contest and more. The…

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    Operations Building Rendering provided by the city of Federal Way.
    Council roundup: New maintenance facility, new police
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 6, 2024 1:30 pm

    Also: Honoring lifeguards and a pair of proclamations.

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    Community leaders raise the Pride flag. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Federal Way raises Pride flag at City Hall
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 6, 2024 11:45 am

    “Let’s raise this flag to declare Federal Way a safe, affirming space.”

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    Members of the Marine Hills Garden club and Shelley Pauls of We Love Our City stand near the lush blueberry bushes at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park in Federal Way. Both organizations have been vital to the park’s restoration. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Volunteers help Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park bear fruit
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 2, 2024 7:30 am

    “We stood at the edge of the blueberry farm, looking at the just mass of blackberry bushes, we really asked ourselves ‘is this possible?’”

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    Federal Way City Council members, FWPD and others attended the Valley Cities Coffee Chat, discussing how they are responding to the fentanyl crisis. Mirror staff photo
    Treatment providers discuss ups and downs of Ricky’s...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 1, 2024 7:30 am

    Fentanyl crisis is among top concerns for responders in King County.

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    Frank Fields was honored at the recent MLK Day Event in Federal Way by being selected to hold a community torch. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.
    Hometown Hero: Federal Way man enjoys being a...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 31, 2024 5:00 pm

    “Every job I ever had, I’ve always got to be an advocate of some sort,” says Frank Fields.

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    Congressman Adam Smith in a room at the Pete Andersen Family Shelter by FUSION. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
    ‘Our goal is to bring that holistic approach...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 27, 2024 2:30 pm

    Congressman Adam Smith talks transitional housing and more during visit to FUSION facility in Federal Way.

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    Kaneka Borja from Evergreen Middle School showcased multiple ways to filter water as part of a class on the science of the International Space Station. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    CTE Showcase teaches students skills that pay the...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 24, 2024 1:30 am

    Thomas Jefferson High School was packed with students driving robots, tending to live chicks, demonstrating cooking and pottery, and even pitching business propositions onstage on May 22.

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    Tirzah Idahosa, Trenise Rogers and Allison Fine share a letter on May 21 as members of the Diversity Commission responding to an incident of a racist message displayed on an electronic message board in February. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Council addresses racist message on electronic sign
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 23, 2024 12:20 pm

    Federal Way Diversity Commission members share thoughts on the incident.

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    Assistant Instructor Ken Dawe demonstrates how close you should stay to your buddy as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team when responding to a disaster. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    If disaster strikes, these citizens will be ready
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 18, 2024 7:30 am

    Federal Way’s emergency preparedness courses teach life-saving skills.

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    Housing needs for Federal Way. Graphic courtesy of the City of Federal Way
    Does Federal Way have enough affordable housing?
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 18, 2024 7:00 am

    A look at the types of housing in the city.

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    New officers of the Federal Way Police Department: Officer Sergey Peshkov, Officer Troy Petersohn, Officer Carrie Boschetti and Officer Jessie Perry. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    FW council roundup: Opioid settlement dollars, new police
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 11, 2024 7:30 am

    Also: Three proclamations and a legislative update.

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    King County Sheriff’s Office K9 officer with seized drugs. Photo provided by KCSO
    Investigators bust drug trafficking operation in King County
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 9, 2024 11:04 am

    Thousands of fentanyl pills were kept at a Federal Way storage facility.

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    Angel Vue shows off one of the flower bouquets for sale at her storefront at last year’s Federal Way Farmers Market. File photo
    Federal Way Farmers Market ready for 21st season
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 8, 2024 3:35 pm

    Opening day festivities begin at 10 a.m. May 11.

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    A conceptual image of the Hanwoori Garden. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way Korean American Association celebrates 15 years
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 4, 2024 9:30 am

    Hanwoori Garden set to open in September.

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    The mystical Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Spring blooms create colorful landscapes at Rhody Garden
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 3, 2024 1:30 pm

    Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way boasts over 700 varieties of rhododendrons.

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    Playwright and Federal Way Public Academy student Alinea Kirshenbaum plays Marjorie Moss in her new musical “Catch Me If You Can” (on far right of photo). Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Federal Way teen debuts her new musical ‘Catch...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • May 2, 2024 2:47 pm

    Federal Way Public Academy student has been working on the show for the past year.

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    Artist Dick Ode said he has enjoyed working with wood since he was a young, and used it as a way to pass the time while traveling for work. This wooden ball and cube were whittled at the same time from the same solid block. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Village Green artists invite you to Art Stroll
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • April 28, 2024 1:00 pm

    “It’s an opportunity for residents here to show that they are something other than a person who has to use a walker or wheelchair to get down a hall,” featured artist Ora Jacobson said.

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    Sania Leuelu is the Hometown Hero of the month for creating a place to build community and make safe and supportive places for youth to grow through the love of rugby in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Rugby program lifts up local Pacific Islander community
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • April 27, 2024 7:30 am

    Sania Leuelu is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for April.

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    King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer honored Terrell Dorsey for his work with youth in Auburn through his program titled Unleash The Brilliance. The event with municipal leaders was held April 24 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. The mission of Unleash The Brilliance is to help youth reduce at-risk behaviors, increase school attendance, and raise graduation rates. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Unleash The Brilliance founder honored
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • April 26, 2024 11:30 am

    King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer honored Terrell Dorsey for his work with youth in Auburn through his program titled…

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