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City of Federal Way employee Adrien Kimbrough checks out shoppers, weighing out their bags of clothing to track the results of the free clothing swap. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Community Clothing Swap boosts wardrobes, cleans out closets

At least 36,000 pounds of clothing have been redistributed through 10 events.

Asparagus pizza. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Asparagus pizza | 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 Federal Way Mirror hosted its monthly Hot off the Presses community conversation May 13 at Poverty Bay Cafe. Pictured are two guest speakers at the last event, Josh Sutton of Camp Kilworth/YMCA (right) and Jesus Mendoza of Nosotros en Naturaleza, a group that introduces hiking to young adults from South King County. Do you have an idea for a guest speaker at the Mirror’s next Hot off the Presses? Email keelin.everly-lang@fedwaymirror.com. Photo by Andy Hobbs/The Mirror

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 16 edition

The Mirror recently hosted Hot off the Presses. And from May 23 through June 15, catch a performance…

Local farmers filled the market with vibrant fresh produce on opening day of the Federal Way Farmers Market. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Photos: Federal Way Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season

Market runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall parking lot.

The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) team’s two units at South King Fire includes social workers Tamara Liebich-Lantz and Lily Alfaro and Registered Nurses (RNs) Celi Moser and Maria Gorodyuk. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Beyond 911: South King Fire unit helps vulnerable individuals

Mobile Integrated Health program adds second unit after completing first year.

Trista Duval brings energy and passion to the Centerstage Theatre Company’s fundraiser. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 9 edition

Join the South King Tool Library for a free community clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

Heaps of bright produce were on display at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 29. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Farmers Market opens for the season this weekend

Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10.

4th grade students line up to wait their turn to release salmon at the Storming the Sound event this week. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way fourth-graders release salmon into Hylebos Creek

Salmon tradition spawns lasting connections in city and school district.

Carol Grimes is a Master Gardener and works at the Neely Mansion, and is a member of the Marine Hills Garden Club. She picked up an order that included some herbs for the mansion’s kitchen garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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For Marine Hills Garden Club, giving is always in season

Many Marine Hills Garden Club members are also Master Gardeners.

The Federal Way National Little League (FWNLL) hosted its season-opening jamboree April 26. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 2 edition

Join the South King Tool Library for a free community clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

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Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

Kenneth Pratt as a younger man in front of the Federal Shopping Way in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Kenneth Pratt.

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Meet Kenneth Pratt: Federal Way Senior Commission member

He’s also on the salary and civil service commissions.

Margaret Reyhner is Federal Way’s Hometown Hero for the month of April for her work to protect Steel Lake in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Steel Lake steward does it all for the love of her community

Margaret Reyhner is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for April 2025.

Facepainting was just one of many activities offered at the All the World’s a Stage event for Earth Day on April 19. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 25 edition

Marine Hills Garden Club Plant Sale: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at 29829 8th Ave.…

Highline College students Grace Gachie, left, and Peter Bui have earned a place on the All-Washington Academic Team. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way resident is a top 16 college student

With her high grade point average, the Highline College student wants to go into nursing.

Light of Christ Community Garden in Federal Way will host its annual Easter egg hunt April 19. Pictured: Kids enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny in 2021 at Light of Christ Community Garden. Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 18 edition

Easter egg hunts and Earth Day celebrations are coming up.

Participants had the chance to see some examples of native plants like lupine and lavender at the South King Tool Library event on Saturday, April 5. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Washington Native Plant Society gets their hands dirty in Federal Way

Group also hosts work parties at local parks.

During the Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses event April 8 at Poverty Bay Cafe, local resident Margaret Reyhner talks about her history of advocating for fellow community members who live on Steel Lake. She has lived on the lake with her husband for about 52 years. Photo by Andy Hobbs/the Mirror

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 11 edition

This weekend includes a car wash fundraiser and drive-thru recycling event.

Mayor Jim Ferrell received an award of appreciation and an elaborate loaf of bread from the Ukrainian community of Federal Way at their event on March 30. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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‘Laskavo prosymo’ says Ukrainian Community of Federal Way

Group based in Federal Way wants to share culture and build connections.

Gary works on a transformer at the South King Tool Library’s Repair Cafe event on March 29, 2025. The event is a free opportunity for the community to repair all kinds of items instead of throwing them away. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 4 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 8…