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Community volunteer Karen Brugato talks about Federal Way’s Arts Explosion Festival during the Mirror’s Hot off the Presses community conversation event March 19 at Poverty Bay Cafe. During the monthly conversations, community members get an opportunity to talk about events and happenings in Federal Way. (Photo by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 22 edition

This year’s March of Diapers Drive will collect donations March 23 at Twin Lakes Fred Meyer from 10…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Cassie Atkins

Atkins is a 2x state champ in the triple jump and defending state champion in the long jump.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Austin May

May is a captain and leads with tenacity academic scholarship.

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STEM Exploration Night draws more than 3,600 attendees

This year’s event, themed From Imagination to Innovation, was held at Federal Way High School.

Cheryl Hurst has been leading the March of Diapers Drive for the past 10 years in the Federal Way area. She is pictured March 19 at a storage area for the diapers. Photo by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror

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March of Diapers aims big with 10th annual drive

A big collection event will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Twin Lakes Fred…

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One dead, one injured in Federal Way shooting

Federal Way police say they have found a connection between the two incidents.

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Cheryl Hurst, center, and other March of Diapers Drive volunteers help staff from Care Net of Puget Sound load thousands of diapers into U-Haul truck in this 2023 file photo. This year’s March of Diapers Drive will collect donations March 23 at Twin Lakes Fred Meyer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 15 edition

This year’s March of Diapers Drive will collect donations March 23 at Twin Lakes Fred Meyer from 10…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Jonah Jones

Jones is starting his second season as captain for the Gators soccer team.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Sophie Walker

Walker helped Decatur girls flag football to 10-wins in its first season.

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Virgin Mary statue stolen | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The Mirror’s Best of Federal Way 2024 winners were announced March 6 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Best of Federal Way 2024: Celebrating all things local

See the list of this year’s winners as well as photos from the Mirror’s event.

Jaqueline 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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Mirror’s Hometown Hero of the Year: Jaqueline Garcia Castillo

Castillo is the director and founder of Mujer Al Volante, a non-profit that provides driving instruction for women…

In this 2022 file photo, elected officials and proud community members with Irish heritage assist in raising the Irish flag at Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 8 edition

Irish flag-raising ceremony: Celebrate St Patrick’s Day and join the city for a raising of the Irish flag…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Alivia Esguerra

Esguerra showed how much she could change last year by showing immense support for teammates.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dylan Cruz

Cruz has led the Titan soccer team in his two prior years and looks to lead them again…

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Suspect steals lots of blow dryers | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Josias Kpontont

Kpontont averaged 14 points and six rebounds a game for the Raiders.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Rylee Cabang

Cabang is a star in and out of the classroom and took fourth on the bars at state.

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Homeowner deals with chronic graffiti | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Raffle winners show their surprise at last year’s Best of Federal Way event. This year’s Best of Federal Way is March 6 at the Federal Way Community Center. Check out local vendors, win raffle prizes and celebrate the city’s favorite people, businesses and more.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 1 edition

Best of Federal Way 2024 celebration: Join the Mirror at our annual celebration of the best restaurants, businesses,…