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Federal Way resident reappointed to MIDD Advisory Committee

Federal Way resident Fartun Mohamed was reappointed to the Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) Advisory Committee by…

A shot looking north of the columns being constructed in SeaTac February 10, 2021. Part of the Federal Way Link Extension. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Sound Transit to designate surplus properties along Federal Way Link Extension route to WSDOT

Public hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.

State Rep. Jamila Taylor is sworn in by Superior Court Judge Nicole Phelps with her parents, Dr. Quintard Taylor, left, and Carolyn F. Taylor on Jan. 10. Courtesy photo

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State Rep. Jamila Taylor elected chair of Black Members Caucus

The Federal Way resident now leads the largest caucus of Black representatives in Washington state’s history.

Students line up before school in March 2021. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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FWPS kindergarten registration opens for 2022-23 school year

Online enrollment information.

A portion of State Route 99 will be closed this weekend as crews work on Sound Transit's Federal Way Link Extension.

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Sound Transit to close portion of State Route 99 this weekend

All lanes between S. 204th Street and S. 208th Street closed Friday night to Sunday night; detours available.

Photo courtesy of FWPS.

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FWPS Highly Capable Program referral deadline approaching

The Federal Way Public Schools (FWPS) Highly Capable Program referral window is closing soon.

Volunteers pose for a photo next to dozens of bagged toys ready to be gifted to local families. Photo courtesy of Gina Duckett

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Federal Way Cares for Kids provides toys, gift cards to more than 200 local families

Due to the pandemic, the nonprofit created a five-day drive thru pick up event.

Photo courtesy of Eddie Purpose

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Progress Pushers to host grab-and-go PPE events this Saturday

Free masks, hand sanitizer from noon to 3 p.m. at both Safeway locations in Federal Way.

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City to host Legislative Breakfast Dec. 15

Federal Way’s financial legislative asks include COVID-19 relief, expansion of broadband internet, crime and public safety.

Multi-Service Center CEO Robin Corak, left, with Rotary Club of Federal Way Community Service Committee Chair Cindy Ducich. Courtesy photo

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Rotary Club of Federal Way donates $5K to MSC

The donation will be used for continuing rental assistance programs in early 2021.

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Upcoming closures of Federal Way Municipal Court

The Federal Way Municipal Court has several upcoming closures in the month of December.

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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City council approves 2021-2022 budget

Police department will be fully funded while adding three officers.

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Two men charged with hate crime after brutal beating in Federal Way

Two suspects from Auburn have been charged with first-degree robbery and a hate crime in the severe beating…

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Operation Warm provides winter coats to 320 Federal Way kids

Federal Way Public Schools partnered with SKFR, Local IAFF 2024, the Aid Fund and the South King Firefighters…

The Federal Way Police Department received two fundraising awards from Special Olympics Washington on Monday, Oct. 26. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Police Department receives 2 fundraising awards from Special Olympics Washington

Department received 2019 Circle of Honor fundraising plaque and a Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) torch…

Jeanne Burbidge poses with her Help, Hope, Change award. Courtesy photo

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First-ever virtual luncheon raises $85,000 for Federal Way’s Multi-Service Center

Jeanne Burbidge was awarded MSC’s second-annual Help, Hope, Change award.

Photo taken from Burger Express’ Facebook page.

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Burger Express wins the Mirror’s Best Burger contest

Over three weeks, more than 250 people voted in the contest.

Federal Way City Hall. File photo

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City council approves funds for renters, childcare providers in Federal Way

Renters assistance grant offered through El Centro de la Raza

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, top right, hosted a public forum for African American/Black community members on July 29.

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Mayor to host second African American, Black community meeting Oct. 14

Virtual meeting from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14

Virtual/in-person auction opens ahead of Steve Largent youth sports benefit

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Virtual/in-person auction opens ahead of Steve Largent youth sports benefit

Bids can be made starting Oct. 3