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Rahma Rashid, Board President of Rahma Recovery, with Hussein Ugas, founder.

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Culturally responsive women’s recovery house is first of its kind in Washington

Federal Way has another first to celebrate thanks to recent Mirror Hometown Hero Hussein Ugas, who was featured…

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Live music got the crowd out of their seats and dancing at the Kanta Kada Panalo event hosted by Island Pacific Market.

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Filipino community celebrates culture at FW grocery store

The region’s Filipino community filled Island Pacific Seafood Market on Feb. 28 at the Federal Way location’s Kanta…

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Sharon has had extensive training, but doesn’t do any tricks.

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Sharon the Comfort Dog spreads paw-sitive vibes

She’s been providing support in Federal Way and South King County: “Her job is to put smiles on…

Photo by Bruce Honda
Local family-owned Lego franchise Bricks and Minifigs celebrated their one year anniversary over the weekend on Feb. 28 and March 1.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 6 edition

Free blueberry pruning seminar on March 14 at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park.

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The Barker Cabin in Federal Way.

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Barker Cabin chosen as FW’s top historical story

For the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Historical Society of Federal Way asked visitors at the Heritage Center what…

FW Symphony Director Adam Stern at a rehearsal for the upcoming performance. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Centerstage and FW Symphony join for Sondheim and Stravinsky

This event will take place at 3:30 p.m. March 8 at the Federal Way PAEC.

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Federal Way Mirror Editor Andy Hobbs and Multimedia Sales Consultant Shane Gillispie connect with Mayor Jim Ferrell at the State of the City event on Thursday, Feb. 19.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 27 edition

Free blueberry pruning seminar on March 14 at the Hylebos Blueberry Farm Park.

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Mary Gates.

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Mary Gates: A Federal Way pioneer

She was on the first city council and served as the third mayor.

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A then versus now comparison of the location of the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign from the show’s opening credits. Left: A snapshot of “Twin Peaks” season 1, episode 1. Right: Mount Si from SE Reinig Road, Feb. 15, 2025.

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A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

Guest speaker Cynthia Ricks-Maccotan shares a presentation at the Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event on Feb. 11. Staff photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 20 edition

On Feb. 21, join the Historical Society of Federal Way to vote on which Federal Way historical stories…

Photo by Allyson Meyer/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

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Murder mystery tees off at WICA

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.

Elders in the community sit ready to receive blessings from younger attendees. From left to right: Yong Wook Lee, Chong Ko, Mike Park, Jane Lee and HeeJung Lee. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Korean School of Federal Way celebrates 설날 (Seollal)

At the Korean New Year celebration on Feb. 14 in Federal Way, families gathered to enjoy multi-generational fun…

Decatur Jazz Band. Courtesy photo

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Decatur Jazz Band has some big shows coming up

School was selected to perform at the annual Starbucks Hot Java Cool Jazz.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, pictured here at last year’s State of the City address. This year’s State of the City address is Feb. 19 at the Performing Arts and Event Center. File photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 13 edition

State of the City: Mayor Jim Ferrell will present an annual State of the City Address at 6…

Phenomenal She dance team - seen here at Federal Way’s MLK Celebration in January 2026 - are members of one of Phenomenal She’s programs, an organization with the mission to provide mentorship encouragement, and empowerment to young women of color by building confidence around education, social awareness and self-esteem. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 6 edition

Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to…

Volunteers teamed up with the Washington Native Plant Society and the city of Federal Way on park restoration efforts at Celebration Park and Steel Lake Annex on Jan. 18, including Amanda Miller, executive director of South King Tool Library. Photo courtesy of the city of Federal Way

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 30 edition

Peking Acrobats return to North America for their landmark 35th tour, bringing their breathtaking display of Chinese circus…

Hussein Ugas is the Executive Director and Co-Founder at Rahma Recovery Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Local recovery center battles addiction through culture

Hussein Ugas helped open the state’s first accredited sober living home for East Africans and Muslim men in…

Bill Gates has been active in the Federal Way community for decades. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Bill Gates: Decades of community involvement

A Federal Way resident since 1974, he helped start the city, build a new library and was on…

New Federal Way City Councilmember Martin Moore connects with constituents at the Federal Way Mirror’s monthly community event, Hot off the Presses, on Jan. 14 at Poverty Bay Cafe. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 23 edition

Peking Acrobats return to North America for their landmark 35th tour, bringing their breathtaking display of Chinese circus…

Federal Way community members and performers mingle onstage after the MLK Day Event in Federal Way, admiring each other’s colorful costumes and regalia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way dreams of a bright future at annual MLK event

Federal Way’s community flame is lit once again after the annual ceremony unique to the city’s event celebrating…