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Best of Federal Way event takes place March 8, 2023, at the Federal Way Community Center. Booths open at 5 p.m. and the award presentation begins at 7 p.m.

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Mirror’s Best of Federal Way celebration set for March 8

The Mirror will host the Best of Federal Way 2023 celebration March 8 at the Federal Way Community…

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Masking requirements in healthcare, other facilities to end April 3

DOH still recommends masks for patients, healthcare providers, and visitors in healthcare settings.

Patricia Ruth Erwin | Obituary

Obituaries

Patricia Ruth Erwin | Obituary

Patricia (Pat) passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA on Jan 28th, 2023, at 3:09am. It…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Pandemic made us realize the value of local pharmacists | Brunell

While the coronavirus clobbered many businesses, pharmacies were not among them. In fact, since the World Health Organization…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Meth Lion hotel in Federal Way | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers is in response to the recent developments with the Red Lion hotel in Federal…

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Opioid crisis in Federal Way | Letter to the editor

Opioid crisis in FW

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Well-Fed in Federal Way: Sausage Potato Soup

Recipe of the week is a hot dish to warm up this winter.

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Message from the Police Chief: It’s time to fix the pursuit law

“In all my years as a police officer, more than 36 years, I have never seen criminals as…

Sports

Check out this Beamer basketball highlight reel

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Basketball: Watch Decatur girls hoops highlight reel

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Check out FWHS Eagles highlight reel as basketball tourney gets underway

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Remote council meetings in Federal Way | Shiers

The Federal Way City Council recently discussed possible changes to council meeting attendance rules. But they couldn’t agree…

Charles Clark Smith | Obituary

Obituaries

Charles Clark Smith | Obituary

April 14, 1949 – December 12, 2022

Donna Smith | Obituary

Obituaries

Donna Smith | Obituary

Donna L. Smith, age 87, passed peacefully at Silverado Memory Care Community in Bellingham, WA on January 14,…

Jan Crews | Obituary

Obituaries

Jan Crews | Obituary

Jan Harkins Crews, teacher, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on the afternoon of January 13, 2023 at…

Students extract DNA from the cells of a strawberry in Decatur High School’s Principles of Biomedical Science CTE course. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way school district’s CTE courses grow in demand

Over 4,000 students gaining industry skills through programs.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

FW gun store’s muzzle | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Go Seahawks! | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

America needs ‘all of the above’ energy approach | Brunell

In 2023, one of the most significant shifts America needs is to return to an “all of the…