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Kids at the Federal Way Community Center’s Tricks and Treats event Oct. 26. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 1 edition

Don’t miss free community clothing swap this weekend. Also, check out some photos from last weekend’s Halloween festivities…

Cora Wyche presenting the King County Community Health needs. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Health report shares issues affecting King County seniors

Top issues include domestic violence, food insecurity, firearm-related incidents, youth depression and housing.

Sen. Claire Wilson, D-District 30, speaking at the Senior Advisory Commission’s monthly meeting. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Sen. Claire Wilson attends Senior Advisory Commission meeting

They discussed public safety, senior abuse, and top priorities in the Legislature.

Apple pepper jelly. (Courtesy photo)

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Apple pepper jelly | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 to pick up the…

Dave Reynolds. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Federal Way Senior Commission member Dave Reynolds

He wants to help seniors stay active. He also attends raves and enjoys electronic dance music.

Lamont Styles guides a barber student in finishing up a free haircut for a customer. Life’s Styles offers free haircuts to give back to the community and help students get in plenty of practice. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Hometown Hero: Barber offers more than just haircuts in Federal Way

Lamont Styles shares why he gives back to his community.

Photo by Bruce Honda.
Jet Cities Chorus concert “Once Upon a Tune” on Oct. 19 was themed and colorfully costumed around favorite classic childhood stories.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 25 edition

Lots of Halloween happenings this weekend in Federal Way.

Coconut almond cake with pear syrup. Courtesy photo

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Coconut almond cake with pear syrup | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 26 to…

A scene from the Mayor’s Month of Concern Food Drive on Oct. 12 where donations were collected at Fred Meyer in Twin Lakes and Grocery Outlet in Dash Point. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 18 edition

Don’t miss “Harvey” and “Stuart Little” at Centerstage.

Adelaide students stopped by the Mirror’s table to decorate notebooks and learn about a career in journalism at the career fair this year. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Adelaide Elementary students look to the future

Career Day demonstrates a variety of potential jobs.

Tagliatelle Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth.

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Tagliatelle Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Federal Way’s Got Talent winner Mary Roberts is seen here performing at the Taste of Federal Way 2024 on Sept. 28. Roberts will be singing four songs at the Federal Way Farmers Market at noon Oct. 12. Mirror file photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 11 edition

Federal Way’s Got Talent winner Mary Roberts will be singing four songs at the Federal Way Farmers Market…

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Federal Way High School Pre-Apprenticeship Program receives grant

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer, who represents the Federal Way area, recently announced $125,000 in funding for…

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

The Mammogram Van parks near Chase Bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Mammogram Van is coming to Federal Way

The van will be available for screenings at the Commons Mall on Oct. 10 and Oct. 22, as…

Students from Federal Way’s sister city Hachinohe, Japan, with FWPD Chief Andy Hwang. Courtesy photo

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Students from Hachinohe, Japan, meet Federal Way police

The Federal Way Police Department hosted students from Federal Way’s sister city, Hachinohe, Japan.

The Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for 30th Legislative District candidates during its membership luncheon Oct. 2. Pictured left to right: Jamila Taylor, Melissa Hamilton, Kristine Reeves and Quentin Morris answer a “lightning round” question. The candidates will appear in another forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Federal Way Community Center that’s free and open to the public. Photo by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 4 edition

Hear directly from 30th Legislative District state representative candidates in the Mirror’s annual nonpartisan candidate forum at 6…

For their fried chicken and waffle fries and Swagg Sauce, Swagg-N-Wagon won first place as well as the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Taste of Federal Way. Each participating restaurant was paired with a local nonprofit - in this case, Federal Way Knights Baseball. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror)

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Swagg-n-Wagon wins Taste of Federal Way 2024

Photos from this year’s event.

Lana Bostic in Ketchikan, Alaska. Courtesy photo

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Meet Federal Way Senior Commission Chair Lana Bostic

She wants to continue engaging the senior community and help get them involved in programs.

Federal Way Senior Commission member Debbie Harvey introducing the speakers from Premier Insurance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Medicare experts speak at Federal Way luncheon

It was held during the monthly Steel Lake Presbyterian Church-sponsored event.