One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo

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What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

A scene from the Federal Way High School Drama Musical Showcase on Jan. 24. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 7 edition

Hot off the Presses: Connect with Federal Way Mirror staff, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Poverty Bay…

Vitaliy Piekhotin is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for January 2025. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Volunteer chaplain lifts up Ukrainian community and more

Vitaliy Piekhotin is the Federal Way Mirror’s Hometown Hero for January 2025.

Federal Way Police Department Chief Andy Hwang joined Mayor Jim Ferrell to speak at the Westridge HOA Neighborhood Meeting at Silver Lake Elementary School on Jan. 27. Photo courtesy of the City of Federal Way.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 31 edition

Hot off the Presses: Connect with Federal Way Mirror staff, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Poverty Bay…

Tammy Dziak. Courtesy photo.

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Dealing with difficult behaviors in people with dementia: My experience

I’ve come to realize that difficult behaviors in dementia are often a form of communication.

Cheryl Volheim. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Meet Federal Way Senior Commission member Cheryl Volheim

She joined so others could get the help she needed when she retired.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Kenisha Blackman peforms both National Anthems: the Star Spangled Banner and Lift Every Voice and Sing at the MLK Jr. Celebrbration on Jan. 18 in Federal Way.

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MLK Jr. event celebrates the next generation of the dream in FW | Photos

Speakers and performances showcased the cultural diversity of Federal Way

Photo by Bruce Honda.
The Federal Way High School Drama 2 Class performed a showcase on Thursday, Jan. 16.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 24 edition

Hot off the Presses: Connect with Federal Way Mirror staff, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 11, Poverty Bay…

David Harrelson, secretary for the Federal Way Public Market committee, explains the vision behind the project during the Federal Way Mirror’s monthly Hot off the Presses event Jan. 14 at Poverty Bay Cafe. He was joined by AnnMichelle Hart, Chief of Staff for the Federal Way Public Market. Mirror staff photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 17 edition

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration: Celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at…

Helena Reynolds (right) with Mary Anne Hamilton at her 89th birthday party in Seminole, Florida, in February 2023. Mary Anne and Helena wrote the book “Destined to Be a Hamilton.” Photo provided by Helena Reynolds.

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‘Hamilton’ musical and history find Federal Way connection

The local journey began with a group of South King County “Hamilton” fans.

Mayor Jim Ferrell swears in officers of the Federal Way Police Department at the city council meeting on Jan. 7. Photo by Ben Miller.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 10 edition

Hot off the Presses: The Federal Way Mirror invites the public to join the newspaper staff from 5:30…

‘Miss Holmes’ show poster. Courtesy of Centerstage Theatre

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Centerstage presents ‘Miss Holmes,’ a murder mystery with a twist

Show runs Jan. 31 to Feb. 23.

Key to Change student Eden Pawlos receives a private lesson from Seattle Symphony violinist Ilana Zaks at the Renton studio. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Key to Change opens doors for local young musicians

Federal Way music students have a new opportunity to access high level musical education with a new location…

District 30 State Sen. Claire Wilson, left, and State Rep. Kristine Reeves were the guest speakers at the Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses community conversation event in November at Poverty Bay Cafe. The first Hot off the Presses event of 2025 will be Jan. 14. Mirror file photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 3 edition

Holiday Tree and Light Recycling Event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5…

Federal Way Senior Commission member Lana Bostic introduces Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell as the guest speaker at their monthly Senior Commission Connections event on Dec. 18 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way seniors find connections through commission

Mayor speaks about city’s future and more during recent monthly lunch at the Federal Way Community Center.

The gifts that Catherine North put together for kids. Courtesy photo.

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Hometown Hero: Catherine North leads gift drive, advocates for Federal Way Senior Center

She also serves on the Federal Way Senior Commission.

Volunteers partner up with parents and families to wrap presents and ensure that every kid in Federal Way has access to a joyful holiday at the annual Federal Way Cares for Kids event on Dec. 21. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 27 edition

Holiday Tree and Light Recycling Event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5…

Rachel O’Reilly from Life Care Center, Maxine Ranta, Diane Goss, Penny Merriman and Carrie Asselin working together to brighten the holidays for everyone. Photo provided by Debbie Angel.

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Marine Hills Garden Club delivers holiday cheer to seniors

The Marine Hills Garden Club (MHGC) continued their tradition of spreading love to the young and old through…

The Federal Way Chorale held their annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 13. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 20 edition

The Nutcracker is 4 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center and features…

Courtesy of the Grand Kyiv Ballet.

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Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from…