JoAnn Andro at Poverty Bay in Federal Way, where she hosted one of five coffee meet and greets for her volunteers and fostering families. Courtesy photo

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Volunteers deliver hope for local fostering families

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Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda
The Federal Way Farmers Market runs Saturdays at the corner of Pacific Highway South and South 324th Street.

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Back to School days at the Federal Way Farmers Market

Various vendors to help you prepare for the school year Aug. 21 and 28.

Car review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited

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Car review: 2021 Toyota Venza Limited

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Car review: 2021 Lexus LC 500

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Car review: 2021 Lexus LC 500

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Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Chocolate marble zucchini hazelnut bread

Chocolate marble zucchini hazelnut bread

On the far right side of the photo, Shamso Issak, director of Living Well Kent, with her staff and the diapers and baby wipes that Kent-AM Kiwanis donated to their organization. Courtesy photo

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Local Kiwanis Clubs collect over 23,000 diapers for families in need

More than 23,000 diapers for families in need were collected at a local Kiwanis Club diaper drive last…

Carolyn Davis, left, and Jan Barber (as the duo Faux Pas) perform “River” by Bill Staines during the Aug. 7 edition of Federal Way’s Got Talent. Photo by Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror

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Singers shine at Federal Way’s Got Talent contest

Federal Way’s Got Talent is a monthly, summer-long competition hosted at the Federal Way Farmers Market for local…

2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SE

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Car review: 2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0T SE

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2022 Honda Civic Touring

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Car review: 2022 Honda Civic Touring

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2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited

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Car review: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited

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Judges from the Federal Way Arts Commission offer praise and critiques to the performers on June 5 in the Federal Way's Got Talent contest at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way weekend events: Vaccines, ice cream, talent contest

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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Eggplant parmesan with pesto

This week’s recipe features olive oil, vegetables found at the Saturday market.

FUSION founder Peggy LaPorte greets guests at the Aug. 4 summer arts fundraiser at Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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FUSION festival returns for 2021 with ‘Garden of the Gods’

Event raises thousands of dollars to help local homeless families.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL

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2021 Infiniti QX80 Sensory. Courtesy photo

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Car review: 2021 Infiniti QX80 Sensory

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Centenarian celebration: 3 Federal Way residents celebrate 100th birthdays

Village Green Retirement Campus hosted the party of the century on July 22, celebrating the 100th birthdays of…

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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Blackberry buckle with blackberry frozen yogurt

This week’s recipe features fruits from the Saturday market.

Photos courtesy of Jean Ford

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Family treasures memorial bench for Thomas Jefferson High School student

AJ Ford was known for his hugs, high-fives and huge smiles.

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Four-bean salad

Recipe of the week includes beans from various vendors at the Saturday market.

The Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center is located at 1505 S. 328th Street in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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15 families progress to permanent housing thanks to Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center shelter

To date, the short-term shelter has helped more than 200 individuals.