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The City of Federal Way’s Emergency Manager Kevin Pelley speaking at the Sept. 18 Senior Commission meeting. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Emergency manager advises Federal Way seniors how to be prepared

“Whether it’s Mount Rainier blowing up, a big earthquake, a winter storm, or anything that could affect their…

Roasted cauliflower steaks with mushroom gravy. Courtesy photo

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Roasted cauliflower steaks with mushroom gravy | Recipe of the Week

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

The annual meeting of the Federal Way Historical Society was held at Camp Kilworth on Saturday, Sept. 21, celebrating the restoration of the former Boy Scout camp. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 27 edition

Mark your calendar: Hear directly from 30th Legislative District state representative candidates in the Mirror’s annual nonpartisan candidate…

Pictured left to right: Stacie Scarpaci, Ashley Pfaff, and Judge David Larson. Courtesy photo

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Hometown hero: Municipal Court peer counselor brings hope

With her own personal experience, Ashley Pfaff goes alongside people and supports them.

Guests voted for their favorite restaurant at The Taste of Federal Way in this photo from the 2023 event. The event concludes with awards given by judges as well as for People’s Choice, based on votes dropped in these boxes throughout the day. File photo

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Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 28

Annual event raises money for local nonprofits who partner with each restaurant.

Courtesy of Centerstage Theatre

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Centerstage Theatre presents classic comedy ‘Harvey!’

The show runs Oct. 4 through Oct. 27 in Federal Way.

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Succotash. Courtesy photo

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Succotash | Recipe of the Week

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

Peppers were plentiful at the Federal Way Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Sept. 14. The market runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall parking lot. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 20 edition

Mark your calendar: Hear directly from 30th Legislative District state representative candidates in the Mirror’s annual nonpartisan candidate…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

Weyerhaeuser Timber Co., Camp 2, Walsh Lake, Southeastern King County, near the now-extinct town of Barneston, June 15, 1904. Photo courtesy UW Special Collections

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Where there are tall trees, there are tall tales

The fascinating history of Federal Way’s connection to logging and railroads.

The first class of participants in September 2023 celebrates finishing the class. Photo provided by the city of Federal Way.

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Federal Way offers free financial literacy classes to the public

The series runs Sept. 26 to Nov. 21 on Thursdays.

Easy peach cake. Courtesy photo

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Easy peach cake | Recipe of the Week

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

The Phenomenal She Dance Team poses at this year’s Back to School Block Party held by Phenomenal She on Sept. 7 at the Memorial Stadium. The event featured a resource fair, free backpacks, food, free hair cuts and more. Photo provided by Phenomenal She.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 13 edition

Community Litter Pickup: Join the Stand Up Federal Way community group to help clean up trash near the…

A 10-foot steel beam from the wreckage of the World Trade Center in New York is part of the South King Fire’s memorial honoring the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. Mirror file photo

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23 years later: South King Fire to host 9/11 remembrance

Event starts at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Station 64 in Federal Way.

Kerry Bellessa with his dad, Clark Bellessa (Federal Way resident) and brother Aaron Bellessa (Seattle resident) when they visited on set. Photo by Shaun Greenspan

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Federal Way filmmaker prepares to launch ‘Amber Alert’

Kerry Bellessa grew up renting movies from Cousin’s Video near Hoagie’s Corner, sneaking into Gateway Theater to watch…

Friendly faces and local vendors can be found every Saturday at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 6 edition

Don’t miss the Federal Way Farmers Market every Saturday.

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Cheerleaders in a performance of Grease in 2011.

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Friendship Theatre: Federal Way’s most unique stage production

Director Sharon Boyle said when she first heard Madison Taylor sing, “I actually got chills just listening to…

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

Julie Walker shared a suggestion that ultimately transformed into the closet when she joined Wayside UCC. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Open Doors Sharing Closet opens at Federal Way church

The closet is a free clothing source for the trans community and others.