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Photo courtesy of Cindy Ducich Community members gathered May 23 for the Field of Honor event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Federal Way and Jack and Linda Butcher. The event honored service members and veterans while raising funds through the event and pancake breakfast to support disabled veterans and the American Lake Veterans Golf Course, serving wounded and disabled veterans.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 5 edition

Most Saturdays: Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May 9 to Sept. 26 in…

These pieces were created through the Crafts and Creativity program through Federal Way Inclusive Recreation and were displayed at this year’s Arts Explosion event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Arts Explosion celebrates creativity and multiple mediums

Federal Way’s annual juried art exhibition Arts Explosion just keeps growing.

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror. Hometown Hero for May 2026, Barbara Fey.

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FW Lions Club member honored for helping babies | Hometown Hero

The Federal Way Lions Club received a prestigious Kindness Matters Service Award for its Sleepers for Newborns project…

Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls. Volunteers from We Love Our City Federal Way hosted the Bike Safety Event at Mirror Lake Elementary.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 29 edition

Most Saturdays: Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May 9 to Sept. 26 in…

Photo3 by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way hosts annual Senior Health and Resource Fair | Photos

The Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission hosted its fourth annual Senior Health and Resource Fair on May 12…

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The original ‘it’s complicated’: Centerstage presents ‘She Loves Me’

Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful, elegant musical…

NFL legend Warren Moon shares an inspirational speech at the Strong Youth Strong Communities Summit.

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Youth mental health summit inspires local students

Students from six middle schools and a teen center participated in the third annual Strong Youth Strong Communities…

Photo by Bruce Honda The Federal Way Chorale performed the Sounds of Spring: Americana concert at 4 p.m. May 16 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 22 edition

Most Saturdays: Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May 9 to Sept. 26 in…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror Opening day of the Federal Way Farmers Market on May 9 featured a new location on S. 316th Street and food trucks.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 15 edition

Most Saturdays: Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May 9 to September 26, 2026…

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror Over 40 student volunteers from Federal Way High School helped serve food, host the Ready, Tech, Go! table and also share cultural performances at Nautilus Elementary School.

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Program promotes healthy digital habits for children

When is the right age to let your child have their own cellphone in today’s digital age?

A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

Centerstage leadership share updates about the community theatre company in Federal Way at their annual fundraiser event on May 2.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 8 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 9.

Photos by Crain Photography Raffle drawings were part of the fun at DAWN’s annual May It Forward fundraising gala May 2 at Renton Technical College.

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DAWN hosts annual May It Forward gala

Domestic Abuse Women’s Network, better known as DAWN, held its annual May It Forward fundraising gala May 2…

Teams came together to celebrate the opening of the local 2026 baseball season in Federal Way. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 1 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 9.

Courtesy photo Adaptive bathing chairs and equipment were one item shared at Emma’s Exceptional Equipment Exchange on April 18-19 in Federal Way.

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Federal Way family’s free ‘garage sale’ provides medical supplies

Federal Way resident Andrea Graham held the tenth annual medical equipment exchange on her front lawn on April…

Perfect day for a picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror Mike Stanley, Martha Collins and Doug Johnson.

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Federal Way gardener’s vision continues to bear fruit | Hometown Hero

Community garden at Federal Way Senior Center generates up to 10,000 pounds of food a year.

Photo by Bruce Honda Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, community leader Shelley Pauls, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson and Councilmember Jack Walsh pose with the city’s Parks and Recreation mascot, Dougie Fir, on Parks Appreciation Day.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 24 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 9.

Hira Singh, State Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33rd District) and Kent City Councilmember Sharn Shoker at the Vaisakhi event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi in Federal Way

Hundreds of members of the local Sikh community welcomed the public to celebrate and recognize Vaisakhi with them…