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An engraved stone at the current veterans memorial in Federal Way. File photo

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New memorials honor veterans in Federal Way, surrounding area

The Federal Way Veterans Monument, situated near the Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC), plans to set up…

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Several members of the Muckleshoot Tribe join the Federal Way City Council and Mayor Jim Ferrell following a proclamation honoring November as Native American History Month.

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Proclamation honors November as Native American History Month

Federal Way City Council also discusses police pursuits and legislative priorities.

King County elections drop box. (File photo)

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Federal Way City Council and School Board election results

Incumbents kept their seats, according to preliminary results.

Dale and Denise Pac in front of their family home. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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A lifesaving match made right here in Federal Way

Unlikely kidney transplant shows these high school sweethearts were meant to be together.

Police lights (File photo)

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Pedestrian struck by three vehicles on Pacific Highway South

Witness: “I saw a pedestrian that had not only been hit by a car, but ran over and…

HealthPoint offers many resources, including several school based health centers. Ally Cruz was available to answer questions about accessing resources through these clinics or the main HealthPoint clinic as well. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror)

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Resource Fair helps community members with basic life necessities

“Someone can walk in here with nothing and leave with a phone, go to Orion for a job,…

The storefront of the Poverty Bay Cafe by FUSION was damaged by a vehicle early Oct. 27. Photo provided by FUSION.

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Suspects crash into Poverty Bay Cafe

“Once they realized there’s nothing here to take, they grabbed two Cokes, got back in the truck, and…

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District’s brand new headquarters. (Photo courtesy of Lakehaven)

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Lakehaven fined for 2022 pollution from Redondo treatment plant

Dept. of Ecology is penalizing the district for unlawfully polluting state waters, discharging effluent in an unpermitted area,…

Jacqueline Garcia Castillo and her team at Mujer Al Volante watch Federal Way City Council candidates as the speak to voters at a forum on Wednesday. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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‘A driver’s license can change the life of a woman’

Mujer Al Volante director and founder Jacqueline Garcia Castillo is The Mirror’s Hometown Hero for October.

Federal Way police vehicle. (File photo)

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FW police warn public about purse snatchers

Victims tend to be seniors in grocery store parking lots.

Rose Ehl, Dave Ehl and Karla Kolibab, founders of the Federal Way Farmers Market, accepted a Key to the City from Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW City Council update: Domestic violence, inclusivity

Here’s a roundup from the Oct. 17 meeting at City Hall.

Representatives from South King Firefighters Foundation, Valley Professional Firefighters (firefighters from Valley Regional Fire Authority), Kent Firefighters Foundation (firefighters from Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority), Des Moines Police Officers Guild, and Federal Way Police Officers Guild. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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First responders team up for crucial diaper drive

The Children’s Home Society of Washington initially reached out to the South King Firefighters Foundation to ask for…

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Kirsten York.

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New CEO takes the reins at Multi-Service Center

Kirsten York replaces outgoing CEO Robin Corak.

All of the descendants of John and Mary Conna who were present gathered for a group photo after the festivities. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Bus stop mural celebrates Federal Way pioneer

John Conna became the first African-American political appointee in state history.

Gov. Jay Inslee poses with local Oxford House chapter representatives, residents and outreach workers along with staff from the Washington Healthcare Authority in Federal Way. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Gov. Inslee visits Oxford House in Federal Way

‘The fundamental message is that recovery is possible.’

One possible improvement at Lake Geneva Park will be safety and accessibility improvements like railings on docks that are popular places for community members to fish. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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How should the county spend money on East Federal Way?

Public input sought for projects in unincorporated areas outside city limits.

City council candidates from left to right at the Oct. 11 debate: Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Mark Greene, Susan Honda, Roger Flygare, Katherine Festa, Jack Walsh and Linda Kochmar. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Election 2023: FW council, school board candidates take the stage

Mirror hosts candidate forum.

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Robert Ododa, L.P.N., administers a vaccine to a community member at the free vaccine clinic at FUSION.

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Vaccinations are recommended ahead of flu season

Free vaccines for those without insurance offered at FUSION.

Overview of the updated footprints for the three possible alternatives for the proposed Sound Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility. Image provided by Sound Transit.

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Feedback sought for future light rail facility in Federal Way

Approximately 76 percent of the 66 acres of the proposed South 336th Street alternative are owned by the…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Volunteers for Bella Red’s Back to School haircut event received certificates and celebration at the recent Federal Way City Council meeting.

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Council action: Key to the City, Steel Lake update

A representative of the contractor that assesses Steel Lake shared an overview of their findings from June tests…