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Free summer meals for local kids begin June 28

Meals available at 16 sites throughout Federal Way school district.

(L-R) Top row: Yacine Bennour, Kelly Nguyen, Vince Arvin Magno, Vannary Sou, Edward Park. Middle: Emma Wadleigh, Jessica Estevez Rodriguez, Jameyah Rogers, Reyhana Hassan, Roop Dhillon. Bottom: Favour Ayemere, Andrew Dibble, Adetutu Adeshina, De'Aija Reece, Preet Dhillon. Courtesy photos

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16 seniors awarded Washington State Opportunity Scholarships

Sixteen Federal Way Public Schools students have been awarded the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, the district announced in…

Vaccinations taking place. File photo

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Multi-Service Center to host free vaccination clinic June 14

No insurance required, walk-ins welcome.

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Federal Way Symphony returns to live performances with June 13 concert

This concert marks Adam Stern’s debut as music director and conductor of the Federal Way Symphony.

L-R: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Councilmember Hoang Tran, Serena Starr, Sen. Claire Wilson, Council President Susan Honda, and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson at the Federal Way pride flag raising event on June 1. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Diversity pride flag flying at Federal Way City Hall throughout June

Eight vivid colors are flying above Federal Way City Hall throughout June in honor of Pride Month.

A local band performs at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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First monthly Federal Way’s Got Talent competition to be held June 5

Summer competition series open to local performers.

Federal Way City Council pictured on May 18. Zoom screenshot

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Federal Way

The month of May has been recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Federal Way,…

The 2019 MSC Crab Feed & Auction raised $156,000. This year, the virtual event will be held June 5. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Virtual auction, fundraiser for Federal Way’s Multi-Service Center kicks off June 1

The Crab Feed Auction and Fundraiser event is Saturday, June 5.

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Fitness groups celebrate Shop Local campaign at FW Farmers Market

Local health and fitness businesses got to shine while breaking a sweat at last week’s Federal Way Farmers…

Edgar Sandoval Sr., World Vision’s president and CEO. Photo courtesy of World Vision

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World Vision to launch largest capital campaign ever to assist millions of people amid pandemic

Every Last One aims to raise $1 billion to offer 60 million people relief from extreme poverty.

KD Hall, CEO and principal consultant at KD Hall Communications in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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3 BIPOC-owned small businesses in Federal Way receive marketing, technology grants

Three Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned small businesses in Federal Way were recently awarded grants from…

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Communities in Schools of Federal Way — Highline seeking new executive director

First review of applicants is Friday, May 28.

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New vaccination site opens at Kaiser Permanente’s Federal Way Medical Center

Appointments required; clinic open on weekends.

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Celebrate Centerstage 2021 fundraiser kicks off May 9

Proceeds from the annual event benefit artist stipends, education programming and general operations.

Backed by her family, Kathleen Strickland addresses the protest in front of the Auburn Justice Center on Aug. 6, 2020, and on behalf of her late son, Enos Strickland Jr., pleads for change at the Auburn Police Department. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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State Senate OKs restrictions on police tactics and gear

Staff reports

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Federal Way resident appointed to county’s Behavior Health Advisory Board

Resident Alex Sheehan was appointed to the volunteer citizen board on March 23.

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Rotary Club of Federal Way auction open for bidding

Bidding closes at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20.

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Federal Way Mirror’s Citizens of the Year: The Allen family

Lori and Jeff Allen and their daughter, Savannah, keep a beloved local holiday tradition alive.

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Over 1 million meals provided to FW students

In late February, the Federal Way Public Schools district hit the mark of one million meals provided so…

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Federal Way flags will be flown at half-staff to honor COVID victims

In coordination with President Joe Biden’s order honoring the more than 500,000 Americans who have lost their lives…