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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

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Arts Explosion returns to Federal Way for second year

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

Operations Building Rendering provided by the city of Federal Way.

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Council roundup: New maintenance facility, new police

Also: Honoring lifeguards and a pair of proclamations.

Community leaders raise the Pride flag. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way raises Pride flag at City Hall

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

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

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Volunteers help Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park bear fruit

“We stood at the edge of the blueberry farm, looking at the just mass of blackberry bushes, we…

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

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Treatment providers discuss ups and downs of Ricky’s Law

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

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.

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way man enjoys being a community advocate

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

Congressman Adam Smith in a room at the Pete Andersen Family Shelter by FUSION. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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‘Our goal is to bring that holistic approach to the family’

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

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

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CTE Showcase teaches students skills that pay the bills

Thomas Jefferson High School was packed with students driving robots, tending to live chicks, demonstrating cooking and pottery,…

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

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Council addresses racist message on electronic sign

Federal Way Diversity Commission members share thoughts on the incident.

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

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If disaster strikes, these citizens will be ready

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

Housing needs for Federal Way. Graphic courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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Does Federal Way have enough affordable housing?

A look at the types of housing in the city.

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

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FW council roundup: Opioid settlement dollars, new police

Also: Three proclamations and a legislative update.

King County Sheriff’s Office K9 officer with seized drugs. Photo provided by KCSO

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Investigators bust drug trafficking operation in King County

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

Angel Vue shows off one of the flower bouquets for sale at her storefront at last year’s Federal Way Farmers Market. File photo

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Federal Way Farmers Market ready for 21st season

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

A conceptual image of the Hanwoori Garden. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Korean American Association celebrates 15 years

Hanwoori Garden set to open in September.

The mystical Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Spring blooms create colorful landscapes at Rhody Garden

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

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

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Federal Way teen debuts her new musical ‘Catch Me If You Can’

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

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

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Village Green artists invite you to Art Stroll

“It’s an opportunity for residents here to show that they are something other than a person who has…

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

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Rugby program lifts up local Pacific Islander community

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

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

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Unleash The Brilliance founder honored

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