Wild Waves 2024 Crypt Keeper Challenge contestants. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Wild Waves 24-hour coffin challenge produces 5 brave winners

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

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

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Paul Mitchell the School officially opens in Federal Way

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

The coffins for participants. Photo courtesy of Wild Waves

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Wild Waves Theme Park offers a 24-hour coffin challenge

Six participants must stay inside a coffin for 24 hours for the chance to win prizes.

Art shown at Gallery K features a variety of Korean artists. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Gallery K brings Korean art, culture to Federal Way

In an unassuming strip mall in Federal Way, the city’s only art gallery gained international attention when it…

The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Rep. Adam Smith. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Chamber hosts business resiliency, economic innovation talks

Three programs available in September.

Over 200 haircuts were given out in 2023; this year hairstylists and barbers want to give out 500 free haircuts for Federal Way students. Photos courtesy of Bella Red Salon

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Free back-to-school haircuts Aug. 27

Event runs from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Town Square Park in Federal Way.

Recycling interns meet with staff at Trader Joe’s grocery store in Federal Way to share tips on sorting waste. Photo provided by WM

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Grocery stores adapt to new organic waste regulations

The change came as part of a law related to methane emissions in Washington state.

Mi Chalateca serves El Salvadorian food right off Pacific Highway at 1610 S. 341st Place in Federal Way. Photos by Max Burchi/The Mirror

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El Salvadorian restaurant Mi Chalateca thrives in Federal Way

Family business serves homemade pupusas and other classics.

Key Compounding Pharmacy features a Retail Nutrition Center that is open to the public. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Key Compounding Pharmacy in Federal Way has new owners

Located at 530 S. 336th St., Key Compounding Pharmacy is the first in the state to be accredited…

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

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12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…

Courtesy Photo, Safeway

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Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

Theary Ngeth with her combination plate. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Theary Cambodian Foods serves up authentic bites in Federal Way

Theary Ngeth wants to preserve Cambodian history with her food.

Tasha Mae, Adriana Fachiol, Amber Bruce, Aliyah Lawson and Jerica Huang show off the gowns at The Empress Suite at the store’s launch on Saturday, June 8. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way boutique offers dresses for all women

The Empress Suite hopes to break down barriers.

Tony DeLisi, Senior Manager/Economic Development Advisory Services/Director of Strategy for Ernst & Young talked about the region’s economic outlook June 5 at the Federal Way Chamber luncheon. Mirror staff photo

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Federal Way Chamber focuses on regional business growth

Courtesy of the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce

Weyerhaeuser’s Federal Way headquarters nearing completion in 1971. Photo provided by the Historical Society of Federal Way

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Amazon is coming to former Weyerhaeuser campus

Site is home to Woodbridge Corporate Park.

Malena Garces in her shop, Expresalo con Detalles, next to her gift baskets and flowers. The store is located at 1500 South 336th St. in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Expresalo con Detalles, a flower and gift shop born from the pandemic

Federal Way florist keeps growing her business.

Scene from a high energy dance fitness class at the Trap Lab. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Trap Lab creates space for generational wellness through fun and fitness

The studio offers classes like kickboxing, yoga and dance fitness as well as mental health events.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) held a ribbon cutting on March 28 to celebrate their new Family Birth Center at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo provided by St. Francis Hospital

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Two new birth centers bring expanded care in Federal Way

Family Birth Center at St. Francis Hospital and the Federal Way Birth Center are available for local women.

Black Press Media operates Sound Publishing, the largest community news organization in Washington State with dailies and community news outlets in Alaska.

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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate…

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Various Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce reports from the past two years. These represent a small sampling of the data and analysis collected by the Chamber over years of research that are being utilized to create their recently announced Economic Development Plan.

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Federal Way Chamber to create regional economic development plan

“We’ve done the research. The time for action is now.”