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The 15th annual DESNA cup saw dozens of soccer and volley ball teams vie for prize money last weekend at Saghalie Park. “Desna” is the name of a river in central Russia. Photos by Bruce Honda.
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Federal Way Community Calendar: Aug. and Sept. happenings

Family events and more in Federal Way.

Federal Way’s Got Talent contestants on Aug. 5, pictured left to right: Eric Sarden, Dian Love, Lydia Adira, Sarah Robinson, Anna Chamberlain, Rebekah Pham, Wendy Gifford, Mary Butschky, Joann Wiszmann, Karen Burgado (Judge), Aimee Coronado, John Peterson, Audrina Lynch, Tamara Peterson, Billie Bohannon (Judge), Karly Burmark, Paul Frink (Judge). (Photo by Bruce Honda)

Life

Federal Way’s Got Talent competition returns

By Vicki Chynoweth, For the Mirror

Debra and John Nelson observe the proceedings into their son’s passing during the inquest on Aug. 14, 2023. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)

News

Inquest begins for 2018 officer-involved shooting death of FW man

SWAT team member shot and killed Mitchell Nelson after a 12-hour standoff.

File photo

News

King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

Federal Way Community Center is at 876 S. 333rd St. (File photo)

News

Cooling center opens in FW

Federal Way Community Center available through Wednesday to beat the heat.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

Northwest

Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth
Double chocolate beet cake.

Life

Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Double chocolate beet cake

This week’s recipe ingredients can be found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Marjorie Ann deMers | Obituary

Obituaries

Marjorie Ann deMers | Obituary

Marjorie Ann deMers passed away in her home in Federal Way on July 18, 2023. Marge called the…

Photos by Bruce Honda
Neighborhoods across Federal Way celebrated National Night Out on Aug. 1. The event is intended to raise awareness of police programs and other anti-crime efforts and build community coalitions in keeping neighborhoods safe.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar: Mid- and late-August happenings

Family events and more in Federal Way.

Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

Northwest

Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’

State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Council candidate’s hammer | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth
Blackberry Buckle with Blackberry Frozen Yogurt.

Life

Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Blackberry Buckle with Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

This week’s recipe ingredients can be found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Members of Rosebud Children’s Theatre do a preview of “Once Upon a Mattress” at last week’s Federal Way Farmers Market. (Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda)

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar: More August happenings

Family events and more in Federal Way.

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth
Bourbon Peach Cobbler.

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Bourbon Peach Cobbler

This week’s recipe includes lemons and ginger, both found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Jo Ann Turner | Obituary

Obituaries

Jo Ann Turner | Obituary

Jo Ann Turner, 83, was born April 30th, 1940, in The Dalles, OR, to Roberta and Chester “Buzz”…

Andrea Clare Luttinen | Obituary

Obituaries

Andrea Clare Luttinen | Obituary

August 12, 1936 - July 20, 2023

(Photo courtesy of Plymouth Housing)

Opinion

Approve Prop. 1: Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy | Guest column

Karen Lee, a U.S. Army veteran and CEO of Plymouth Housing, shares why King County voters should vote…

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

News

Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Lemon Blackberry Bars

This week’s recipe includes blackberries and eggs, both found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Letters to the Editor

Woke is the new puritanism | Guest column

By Quentin Morris

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News

WSDOT will close both directions of State Route 18 for annual maintenance July 21-23

Closure is between Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie and Issaquah-Hobart Road.