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    Youngwoon Hills rubs Onit Cafe in Federal Way with his wife, Jihyun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Onit Cafe delivers on bubble tea, Korean Ade...
    By Bailey Josie • March 11, 2024 11:30 am

    Since opening in December 2021, Onit has become a favorite spot in Federal Way for studying, getting work done, going on dates and plain old enjoying some food and beverages.

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    An attorney by day, Three Trees Yoga owner Shawn Harju had been a yogi at the studio for decades before she took over in 2022. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Mindful intentions are set at Three Trees Yoga
    By Bailey Josie • March 10, 2024 7:30 am

    “We try to make it so anyone can come in,” Harju said. “With people coming back from COVID, they really want to rest and people want to do more gentle yoga. We also do ‘yoga sleep’ — one hour of that is equivalent to four hours of sleep.”

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    Manny Maldonado and Rhonda Hargraves of Umpqua Bank at Best of Federal Way 2024. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang
    Formerly Columbia, Umpqua holds strong with Best Bank...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • March 9, 2024 1:30 pm

    Best of Federal Way 2024 winner.

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    Tokyo-Ya Ramen & Izakaya in Federal Way is a favorite stop thanks to its authentic Japanese cuisine. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Itadaki-masu: Tokyo-Ya Ramen ranks high for Japanese cuisine
    By Bailey Josie • March 9, 2024 10:30 am

    Local ramen shop wins best Japanese food in Best of Federal Way contest.

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    The Mirror’s Best of Federal Way 2024 winners were announced March 6 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror
    Best of Federal Way 2024: Celebrating all things...
    By Mirror Staff • March 9, 2024 8:00 am

    See the list of this year’s winners as well as photos from the Mirror’s event.

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    Carlecia Bell and Icea Pettigrew of Phenomenal She present about their organization’s work at the Hot off the Presses community open house on Nov. 21 at Poverty Bay Cafe. The next Hot off the Presses event runs 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at the cafe, 1108 South 322nd Place, Federal Way. (Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror)
    The Mirror invites you to attend ‘Hot off...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 9, 2023 1:30 pm

    The next Hot off the Presses event runs 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 at Poverty Bay Cafe, 1108 South 322nd Place Federal Way.

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    Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Brandy Atkinson from Valley Cities presents at the Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the PAEC.
    FW Chamber meeting includes discussion on mental health...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 8, 2023 5:30 pm

    The monthly Federal Way Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Dec. 6 featured speakers from Valley Cities, who shared some stress…

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    Photo courtesy of Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
    Wild Waves property owners prepare for rezoning
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • December 1, 2023 1:30 pm

    Agreement would allow more flexibility for development at the theme park, such as construction of a hotel.

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    Nursing care centers resolve allegations of ADA violations
    By Cameron Sheppard • October 31, 2023 12:00 pm

    One care center is in Federal Way and another in Renton among other Western Washington locations.

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    June Paik (left) and her employees at Master Hair Care can work with clients for hours to find the perfect wig or hair piece. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Master Hair Care offers quality wigs, warm service...
    By Bailey Josie • October 8, 2023 7:30 am

    Located in Federal Way, this woman-owned small business is one of the most recommended in the area for people experiencing hair loss.

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    Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store
    By Steve Hunter • August 31, 2023 3:42 pm

    Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

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    David Zwaschka, Veronique Facchinelli and Griselda Orozco at an English class at Casa Latina. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    Casa Latina supports Spanish-speaking immigrants in Federal Way
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 26, 2023 7:30 am

    Organization connects people to work and education opportunities.

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    Robert Mizumoto, Michael Mizumoto, Margaret Mizumoto and Sarah James pose for a picture in the lobby of their newly renovated facility. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
    Family-owned Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital makes a big...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 25, 2023 1:30 pm

    Facility might be one of Federal Way’s oldest businesses.

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    Photo by Shelley Pauls / We Love Our City
Volunteers for the Red Canoe school supply drive.
    School supply drive brings Federal Way volunteers together
    By Keelin Everly-Lang keelin.everly-lang@fedwaymirror.com • August 24, 2023 2:30 pm

    Federal Way is one of the only school districts in the area to provide school supplies for free in a program that began during the pandemic.

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    Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers...
    By Cameron Sheppard • August 21, 2023 2:42 pm

    Chemicals in tires allegedly end up in waterways and harm salmon populations.

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    Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing
Renato Torres is seen multi-tasking, helping out a customer while he takes a phone call.
    Mexican store owner brings grit to Federal Way:...
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 12, 2023 7:00 am

    Renato Torres, owner of Tres Del Aguila in Federal Way, grew up learning the business game.

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Rachel Porter, former Director of Membership and Community Relations for the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce, has accepted a new position as Executive Director of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
    FW Chamber’s Rachel Porter named director of West...
    By Mirror Staff • August 10, 2023 3:30 pm

    She has spent eight years at the Federal Way Chamber.

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    Omar Chavez at his Federal Way store, Omar’s Soccer Sports Store. (Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing)
    Local Mexican businessman sells soccer jerseys for all
    By Joshua Solorzano • August 6, 2023 7:30 am

    In pursuit of a better life, Omar Chavez owns his own business in Federal Way.

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    Dick’s Drive-In opened July 27 on the west side of the Commons Mall, facing Pacific Highway South. (Photo by Bruce Honda)
    Order up: Dick’s Drive-In now open in Federal...
    By Alex Bruell • July 31, 2023 4:04 pm

    Dick’s Drive-In opened July 27 at The Commons Mall, marking the latest expansion of the well-known Seattle area fast-food standby.

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    Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses
    By Cameron Sheppard • July 27, 2023 9:00 am

    Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

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