The newly installed wind phone is available for anyone who may benefit from a reflective moment in their grief to connect with lost loved ones through the installation. Photo courtesy of Ben Miller / City of Federal Way

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‘Wind phone’ installed in Federal Way, joining hundreds around the world

Walking along the winding path near Dumas Bay, a visitor might stumble upon a lone wooden box with…

Shelley Puariea. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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A helping community member: Shelley Puariea

She’s been part of the Federal Way community in one way or another since 2002, starting the EX3…

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Chef Martha Gamboa partnered with WM to bring the Scrap Happy Kitchen to the Federal Way Farmers Market on Oct. 18 to educate people about food waste.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 24 edition

Oct. 25 will be the last Federal Way Farmers Market of the season.

Mexican street corn. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Mexican street corn | Recipe of the Week

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

A scene from Centerstage Theatre’s “Miss Holmes Returns.” Courtesy photo

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“Miss Holmes Returns” turns the classic stories upside down

Centerstage Theatre’s production runs through Oct. 26.

The recent Federal Way Symphony concert ends with a splash as flowers and accolades are shared. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 17 edition

The Friends of Federal Way Libraries is holding a sale of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and more…

Mukilteo elected officials and VIPs get the chance to taste test at a demonstration by Chef Martha Gamboa earlier this year. Courtesy photo

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Scrap Happy Kitchen is coming to the Federal Way Farmers Market

WM is partnering with Chef Martha Gamboa for a live demonstration on how to stretch your budget and…

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

With only two weeks left until their 2025 performance, munchkin actors practiced a group dance for St. Luke’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents “Annie”

Popular musical opens Nov. 7 in Federal Way.

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Carrot potato fritters.

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Carrot potato fritters | Recipe of the Week

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

Ganna Stogniy and her family face an uncertain future like many other Ukrainian refugees. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Tragedy shatters Ukrainian family’s American dreams

Federal Way group offers support as they struggle with immigration status.

Guests of all ages enjoyed hands-on activities like pumpkin decorating and face painting at the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 10 edition

Celebrating 5 Years with Adam Stern: At 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 enjoy a concert presented by the Federal…

Federal Way Municipal Court Chief Prosecutor Jennifer Castleton and Judge David Larson at Federal Way’s Community Court on Sept. 18. Castleton and Larson are two of the people who helped set up community court in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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FW Community Court carries on despite lack of funding

Program helps participants make positive changes in their lives and break the cycle of crime.

Sue Thacker at the Federal Way Senior Center food bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Top volunteer streamlines FW senior center’s food bank

Sue Thacker is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September.

Guests enjoy viewing bonsai at the Pacific Bonsai Museum fundraiser Branch Out on Sept. 28. The event was held at the former headquarters building of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 3 edition

The Federal Way Mirror’s 2025 candidate forum will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Family Life…

El Paisano Tamales celebrates winning first place from the judges at Taste of Federal Way 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Superheroes theme highlights Taste of Federal Way 2025 | Photos

This year’s Taste of Federal Way was held Sept. 27 and featured a superheroes theme. The annual event…

Tom Stewart. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Tom Stewart: A man dedicated to Federal Way’s history

He left the Federal Way area for nearly 50 years, but returned to establish a legacy.

Jessica Rosado and Teri Hardy from Valley Cities discuss suicide prevention strategies in Federal Way with police officer Sarah Montjoy after the quarterly coffee chat on Sept. 17. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/the Mirror

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Suicide prevention: ‘Shedding light on a dark place’

Valley Cities Behavioral Health focused this quarter’s coffee chat on suicide awareness and prevention.

Volunteers from Tacoma and Federal Way partnered up to clean up litter along the BPA Trail on Saturday, Sept. 20, hosted by the city’s public works department. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 26 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

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Federal Way Cooperative Preschool to host its Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser

Federal Way Cooperative Preschool (FWCP) is hosting its Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept.…