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    Business
    Business <p>The new Sierra store is located at 1209 S. 320th St. in Federal Way next to Safeway. Mirror staff photo</p>

    Discount outdoor gear store Sierra opens in FW

    The store is located at 1209 S. 320th St. next to Safeway.

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    By Mirror Staff • May 15, 2025 1:50 pm
    Business Rebecca Martin, CEO of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, leads a meeting to create a task force in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be partially hosted in the region. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

    Federal Way businesses strategize for FIFA 2026

    By Keelin Everly-Lang
    Business Paul Peterson, founder and CEO of OCD Anxiety Centers, licks a trash can as he describes how exposure and response prevention therapy can help people gain higher tolerance to triggers. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

    Federal Way facility focuses on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    By Keelin Everly-Lang
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    The lemongrass banh mi is owner Michelle Huynh's favorite. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Honey Bear Vietnamese Sandwiches: ‘The right fluffiness’
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • March 17, 2025 7:30 am

    The Vietnamese sandwich shop in Federal Way features 12 varieties of banh mi, from more classic options like grilled pork to fusion twists like mesquite chicken.

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    Carla Kostresh and Brianna “Bri” Sterling work hard arranging flowers for clients. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Buds and Blooms voted Best Florist of 2025
    By Bailey Josie • March 16, 2025 1:30 pm

    Buds and Blooms is a 50-year flower empire in South King County.

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    Ms. Janet, Ms. Mandy and Ms. Britanie all work at the Brooklake Childcare & Learning Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Brooklake Childcare voted Best Of Federal Way for...
    By Bailey Josie • March 16, 2025 7:30 am

    “We serve the child as a whole.”

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    South King Fire Capt. Brad Chaney and his family celebrated his award for best firefighter at the Best of Federal Way event March 12. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Best of Federal Way 2025 winners
    By Mirror Staff • March 11, 2025 3:18 pm

    Awards were presented 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 12 at an informal open house at the Federal Way Mirror’s office, 909 S. 336th St., #105.

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    Courtesy Photo, The Herald/Everett
    Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton...
    By Steve Hunter • February 14, 2025 12:35 pm

    Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy

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    Niesy and Victoria Gaulin own PYC Sweets and Wine Bar in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Cheers to 11 years for Federal Way wine...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • February 7, 2025 11:30 am

    PYC Sweets and Wine Bar is the creation of sisters Niesy Gaul and Victoria Gaul.

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    Photo by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror
Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti speaks Feb. 5 at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
    WA Treasurer talks tariffs and pensions at FW...
    By Andy Hobbs • February 6, 2025 2:30 pm

    Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti gave his outlook on the state’s financial challenges and more during a presentation Feb. 5…

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    Linh Nguyen on an outdoor climb. Photo provided by Linh Nguyen.
    Climbing gym comes with a solution for the...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 12, 2025 7:30 am

    “One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do in Federal Way.”

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    The Federal Way Public Market team and local legislators pose together while celebrating the allocation of state funds to support the project. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Public Market.
    Public Market group eyes Sound Transit property
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • January 11, 2025 11:30 am

    The Federal Way Public Market group presented their vision to the mayor and Federal Way City Council and asked for their support.

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    Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College
    By Steve Hunter • January 10, 2025 10:15 am

    Jumpin’ Jumbalaya offers Cajun-Creole fushion

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    Learning Leaders Ka’Shayla Jewell and Rhonda Young present the check to Center Director and Case Manager for the Genesis Project Dehystinee Davis. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Paul Mitchell School raises money for nonprofits
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 21, 2024 7:00 am

    On Dec. 17, the Federal Way location presented a check to local nonprofit the Genesis Project Seattle.

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    LifeStorage in Federal Way has over 1,400 units for customers to rent. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Storage unit burglaries frustrate customers in Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 28, 2024 1:30 pm

    Federal Way police report the issue isn’t contained to that one location but is an issue throughout the city.

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    Advance Auto Parts plans to close its locations in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Advance Auto Parts
    Advance Auto Parts to close stores in Kent,...
    By Steve Hunter • November 20, 2024 9:08 am

    Part of nine closures in state and more than 500 across the nation

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    Cindy Ducich of the Federal Way Mirror after receiving the Business Impact Award at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce’s fundraising gala Nov. 16. Courtesy photo
    Greater Federal Way Chamber announces 2024 Impact Awards
    By Mirror Staff • November 19, 2024 1:45 pm

    Local businesses were honored at the Chamber’s annual gala Nov. 16 at Woodbridge Corporate Park.

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    Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo
    King County veteran selected to national business-growth program
    By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2024 11:30 am

    In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle program, where…

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    Marlene Beadle, founder of Marlene’s Market and Deli in Federal Way, who died in 2019. File photo
    Marlene’s Market and Deli to change ownership, but...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • November 9, 2024 7:30 am

    The family-owned natural grocer has been acquired by Lassens Natural Foods and Vitamins from California.

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    Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)
    Boeing machinists reject another contract offer
    By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard • October 24, 2024 3:04 pm

    Strike will continue.

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    (Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)
    Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small...
    By Grace Deng Washington State Standard • October 22, 2024 12:35 pm

    This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

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    Wild Waves 2024 Crypt Keeper Challenge contestants. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Wild Waves 24-hour coffin challenge produces 5 brave...
    By Joshua Solorzano • October 10, 2024 12:00 pm

    The first meal of the night was tarantula-covered pizza.

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    From left to right: Ka’Shayla Jewell (Core Learning Leader), Chara Howell (Learning Leader), Susana Bravo (Learning Leader), Juan Vazquez (Student), Edith Mercado-Antunez (Sales and Operations Leader of Federal Way), Janeth Gomez (Student), Gabriela Calin (Learning Leader), Rhonda Young (Learning Leader) at the grand opening event for Paul Mitchell the School. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    Paul Mitchell the School officially opens in Federal...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 30, 2024 2:04 pm

    It’s located at the former Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty.

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