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    Articles by Keelin Everly-Lang
    Councilmember Jack Dovey at the Jan. 21 council meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    FW City Council split in exploration of buying...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 27, 2025 6:06 pm

    The Federal Way City Council explored at its Jan. 21 meeting the possibility of attempting to acquire land from Sound…

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    Seattle School Board Director Liza Rankin, Federal Way School Board Director Luckisha Phillips and Executive Director of Nutrition Services for Federal Way Public Schools Alisha Barlow. The three discussed solutions for solving student hunger at an award event on Jan. 17. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Breakfast in the Classroom program shines in Federal...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 25, 2025 8:00 am

    United Way of King County presents award to Federal Way Public Schools for fighting student hunger

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    Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Kenisha Blackman peforms both National Anthems: the Star Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing at the MLK Jr. Celebrbration on Jan. 18 in Federal Way.
    MLK Jr. event celebrates the next generation of...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 24, 2025 4:30 pm

    Speakers and performances showcased the cultural diversity of Federal Way

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    Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
The LGBTQIA Task Force meeting on Jan. 15 at The Hub: Federal Way Higher Education Center.
    Local efforts for LGBTQIA rights gain focus in...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 23, 2025 4:21 pm

    Highline College task force; state Sen. Wilson take steps to provide safe spaces

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    The Federal Way Day Center is in the Federal Way Family Center, operated by Catholic Community Services and located at 33505 13th Place South, Suite D, in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Federal Way Day Center continues to draw safety...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 18, 2025 7:00 am

    City still lacks a shelter for single adults.

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    The Extended Stay America hotel, 1400 S. 320th St. in Federal Way, is set to open in 2025 as a supportive shelter for people experiencing homelessness. File photo
    Permanent supportive housing to open this year in...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 17, 2025 4:30 pm

    Construction starts in Feb. on a hotel purchased in 2021 for the Health through Housing program.

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    Federal Way community members are honored by carrying a torch to light the community flame during the MLK Day Celebration held Jan. 15, 2024, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.
    Federal Way’s 2025 MLK Celebration set for Jan....
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 14, 2025 6:30 am

    “My dream is for our diverse city to be on the cutting edge of his dream.”

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    Helena Reynolds (right) with Mary Anne Hamilton at her 89th birthday party in Seminole, Florida, in February 2023. Mary Anne and Helena wrote the book “Destined to Be a Hamilton.” Photo provided by Helena Reynolds.
    ‘Hamilton’ musical and history find Federal Way connection
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 13, 2025 7:00 am

    The local journey began with a group of South King County “Hamilton” fans.

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    Linh Nguyen on an outdoor climb. Photo provided by Linh Nguyen.
    Climbing gym comes with a solution for the...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 12, 2025 7:30 am

    “One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do in Federal Way.”

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    The Federal Way Public Market team and local legislators pose together while celebrating the allocation of state funds to support the project. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Public Market.
    Public Market group eyes Sound Transit property
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 11, 2025 11:30 am

    The Federal Way Public Market group presented their vision to the mayor and Federal Way City Council and asked for their support.

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    Founder of the Federal Way Farmers Market Rose Ehl, Karla Kolibab, who will stay on managing vendor relationships for this year, and Vickie Chynoweth, who runs Federal Way’s Got Talent. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
    City will take over ownership of Federal Way...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 11, 2025 7:00 am

    After 21 years, market founder Rose Ehl is retiring.

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    Key to Change student Eden Pawlos receives a private lesson from Seattle Symphony violinist Ilana Zaks at the Renton studio. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Key to Change opens doors for local young...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 4, 2025 7:30 am

    Federal Way music students have a new opportunity to access high level musical education with a new location for music…

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    The future Hanwoori Garden was among topics at the quarterly gathering of the local Korean community Dec. 17 at Federal Way City Hall. The evening ended with colorful paper airplanes launched at the front of the room, each with a message written on it with people’s hopes for the Hanwoori Garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Korean community awaits opening of Hanwoori Garden
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 3, 2025 3:30 pm

    The park is an effort between Federal Way and its sister city in Donghae, South Korea.

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    The Todd Beamer Junior Air Force ROTC poses with school board members at the Dec. 17 meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    FW School Board holds elections, shares update on...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 2, 2025 3:00 pm

    “Many students enrolled with us in their senior year with credit deficiencies, which make that impossible for them to actually graduate with that class.”

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    Federal Way Senior Commission member Lana Bostic introduces Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell as the guest speaker at their monthly Senior Commission Connections event on Dec. 18 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Federal Way seniors find connections through commission
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 28, 2024 7:30 am

    Mayor speaks about city’s future and more during recent monthly lunch at the Federal Way Community Center.

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    Rachel O’Reilly from Life Care Center, Maxine Ranta, Diane Goss, Penny Merriman and Carrie Asselin working together to brighten the holidays for everyone. Photo provided by Debbie Angel.
    Marine Hills Garden Club delivers holiday cheer to...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 26, 2024 2:45 pm

    The Marine Hills Garden Club (MHGC) continued their tradition of spreading love to the young and old through plants this…

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    The Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way received a Doors Open Facilities grant that the museum will use to transform its conservatory into a more visitor-focused center. Photo provided by 4Culture
    Federal Way arts and culture organizations receive grant...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 26, 2024 11:35 am

    The Federal Way Youth Symphony Orchestra and Pacific Bonsai Museum benefit.

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    At Dash Point on June 16, 2022. File photo
    Dash Point closed for shellfish harvesting
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 24, 2024 4:00 pm

    Sewage contamination has caused an emergency closure of the Dash Point State Park Beach to shellfish harvesting through Jan. 9.

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    Learning Leaders Ka’Shayla Jewell and Rhonda Young present the check to Center Director and Case Manager for the Genesis Project Dehystinee Davis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Paul Mitchell School raises money for nonprofits
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 21, 2024 7:00 am

    On Dec. 17, the Federal Way location presented a check to local nonprofit the Genesis Project Seattle.

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    Former Diversity Commission member Tirzah Idahosa, consultant Chanin Kelly-Rae and former Diversity Commission Chair Saudia Abdullah spoke during public comment during the Dec. 3 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultant contract sparks controversy
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 20, 2024 11:30 am

    Decision leads to resignation of Federal Way Diversity Commission chair.

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