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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…

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Federal Way City Council members attend a retreat on April 4.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 10 edition

Park Appreciation Day is April 18.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
The South King Tool Library hosted their spring community clothing swap on April 11.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 17 edition

Park Appreciation Day is April 18.

Community leader Icea Pettigrew jumps rope with the Double-Dutch Divas.

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Community gathering by Progress Pushers means more than just dodgeball

Community members of all ages played dodgeball and showed off their double-dutch skills at an annual event hosted…

Volunteers mend and hem clothing at the Federal Way Repair Cafe on March 28 at the South King Tool Library. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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South King Tool Library’s Repair Cafe shows the power of fixing stuff

187 items were repaired by volunteers at the latest Repair Cafe hosted by the South King Tool Library…

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Federal Way community leaders at the March of Diapers drive at the Twin Lakes Fred Meyer on March 28.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 3 edition

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A representative from King County Public Health performs a free TB test at the PICA-WA wellness fair event on March 26 in Federal Way.

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Wellness fair focuses on TB and housing for Pacific Islanders

The Pacific Islanders Association of Washington (PICA-WA) held an “Eggcellent” spring wellness event on March 26 at their…

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Linda Persha.

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Linda Persha: In service for kids and women

The Federal Way resident said joining a service club helps people get involved in the community to serve…

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TraeAnna Holiday celebrates her Emmy win.

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Show host highlights cultural connections in Federal Way | Hometown Hero

Emmy award winning media personality and producer TraeAnna Holiday spends much of her time in Seattle, but her…

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Jet Cities Chorus is led by director Rachel Pack, here leading a performance at Spring Fling concert March 22 in Federal Way.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 27 edition

Free repairs at the South King Tool Library on March 28.

Photo courtesy of Leticia Marie Torres Romero 
Snow covered Federal Way and the rest of the region March 13. Readers shared several snow photos on the Mirror’s Facebook page, including this one.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 20 edition

Free repairs at the South King Tool Library on March 28.

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The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., performed on March 7 at the PAEC.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 13 edition

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

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
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…

Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
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…

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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.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
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.