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

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Federal Way businesses strategize for FIFA 2026

The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce hosts a task force to support preparations for next summer’s World…

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

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Federal Way facility focuses on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The OCD and Anxiety Treatment Center held an open house and ribbon cutting on March 20.

The lemongrass banh mi is owner Michelle Huynh's favorite. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Honey Bear Vietnamese Sandwiches: ‘The right fluffiness’

The Vietnamese sandwich shop in Federal Way features 12 varieties of banh mi, from more classic options like…

Carla Kostresh and Brianna “Bri” Sterling work hard arranging flowers for clients. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Buds and Blooms voted Best Florist of 2025

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

Ms. Janet, Ms. Mandy and Ms. Britanie all work at the Brooklake Childcare & Learning Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Brooklake Childcare voted Best Of Federal Way for 9 years

“We serve the child as a whole.”

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

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Best of Federal Way 2025 winners

Awards were presented 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. March 12 at an informal open house at the Federal…

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Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal Way

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

Niesy and Victoria Gaulin own PYC Sweets and Wine Bar in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Cheers to 11 years for Federal Way wine bar owners

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

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Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti speaks Feb. 5 at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

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WA Treasurer talks tariffs and pensions at FW Chamber lunch

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

Linh Nguyen on an outdoor climb. Photo provided by Linh Nguyen.

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Climbing gym comes with a solution for the FW community

“One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do…

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.

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Public Market group eyes Sound Transit property

The Federal Way Public Market group presented their vision to the mayor and Federal Way City Council and…

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Southern cooking restaurant to open at Highline College

Jumpin’ Jumbalaya offers Cajun-Creole fushion

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

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Paul Mitchell School raises money for nonprofits

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

LifeStorage in Federal Way has over 1,400 units for customers to rent. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Storage unit burglaries frustrate customers in Federal Way

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

Advance Auto Parts plans to close its locations in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn. COURTESY PHOTO, Advance Auto Parts

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Advance Auto Parts to close stores in Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

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

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

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Greater Federal Way Chamber announces 2024 Impact Awards

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

Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

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King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

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

Marlene Beadle, founder of Marlene’s Market and Deli in Federal Way, who died in 2019. File photo

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Marlene’s Market and Deli to change ownership, but not name

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

Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

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Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

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