Baked pears with chevre and bacon jam. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Baked pears with chevre and bacon jam | Recipe of the Week

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Mother and daughter artist duo Lia Aguirre and Angelica Juarez pose with Juarez’ paintings at the Arts Alive photo drop off. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New art by local artists up at the Federal Way PAEC

Arts Alive is a juried art exhibition designed to give regional artists the opportunity to display their works…

Community members learned about how to make sustainable changes, and about the larger ecosystem they are a part of, at RAINfest on Sept. 14 at Steel Lake Park. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 19 edition

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

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang speaks at the 9/11 memorial event, against a backdrop of the firefighters who lost their lives responding to the attacks. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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‘Let us honor the fallen through our actions’

South King Fire hosts annual 9/11 memorial event.

The 2024 restaurant and nonprofit winners of the Taste of Federal Way celebrate their accomplishment. Photos by Bruce Honda.

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New restaurants and more will highlight Taste of Federal Way

Annual community event returns Sept. 27 at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

”Miss Holmes Returns” will open on Oct. 3. Courtesy photo.

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Centerstage begins its season of mystery on Oct. 3

“Miss Holmes Returns” is a standalone sequel to last year’s hit production.

Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
Apple blueberry muffins.

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Apple blueberry muffins | Recipe of the Week

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From left to right: Oscar Torres Morales, Meggin Hunt, The Love Grubs, Evelyn Thompson, David Metz, Karly Burmark, Siaki Failautusi, Toaoaiga McConville. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Federal Way’s Got Talent 2025 season concludes

This year’s winner is Toa Malosi, a Samoan fire knife dance duo.

Debbie Harvey of the Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission at the Senior Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The luncheon included an opportunity to meet candidates for Federal Way City Council and mayor. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 12 edition

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

Community members practice a chair carry during their emergency training at a Basic Course of CERT in 2024. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Free emergency preparedness course starts Sept. 17 in FW

Become a civilian first responder, or just gain some new emergency preparedness skills.

A scene from the 2024 memorial event for 9/11 at South King Fire Station 64. Mirror file photo

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South King Fire to host annual 9/11 memorial event

South King Fire will host its annual 9/11 memorial ceremony in honor of the lives lost during the…

Raspberry peach cornbread. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Raspberry peach cornbread | Recipe of the Week

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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 invites young singers for 19th season

South King County singers grades 2-12 can join now, with rehearsals beginning Sept. 15.

City of Federal Way staff partnered with the South King Tool Library for the first ever kids clothing swap at the South King Tool Library on Aug. 30. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 5 edition

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

Caprese salad. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Caprese salad | Recipe of the Week

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Vicky Navarro connects community members to needed resources through her many roles, including as founder of Building Beyond Communities. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way woman forms crucial connections in the community | Hometown Hero

Vicky Navarro is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for August.

Lamont Styles offers free haircuts at the annual Back 2 School Free Haircuts event on Aug. 22. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 29 edition

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

Bob Darrigan with a puppet at the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Meet Bob Darrigan, an involved FW community member

His main service is in the Federal Way Lions Club, which he has been a member of for…

Sweet and savory summer salad. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Sweet and savory summer salad | Recipe of the Week

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The annual FUSION Summer Arts Gala - themed “Waves of Change” - was held Aug. 9 at Dumas Bay Centre. The event brought in more than $500,000 for local families experiencing homelessness. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 22 edition

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