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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Butternut Pastry Bars

This week’s recipe includes butternut squash, olive oil and honey found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Kennedy Akinlosotu recently marked his 60th birthday with a celebration in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Millennials celebrate father’s 60th birthday in grand style

His children put on an invitation-only jubilee at the Federal Way Community Center.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

Barley beet muffins. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Barley beet muffins | Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market

Recipe of the week includes fresh ingredients from the Saturday market.

Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing A lunch buffet plate at East India Grill.

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Eating like royalty at East India Grill’s lunch buffet

The buffet experience was well-missed during the pandemic.

In these photos shared by Brianna Loran, her sons Lucas and Sebastian enjoy a recent visit from firefighters for Lucas’ 5th birthday. Sebastian, 2, nearly died in January after suffering a medical event, but he was saved by a fire crew that arrived in time. Courtesy photo

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Firefighters visit local family after nick-of-time rescue for toddler

A boy’s life-saving visit from local firefighters this year may help inspire his older brother to join the…

For $15, attendees received nine samples of signature dishes from various Federal Way restaurants at the Taste of Federal Way in 2021.

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Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 24

The Taste of Federal Way is back.

Crunchy apple slaw. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Crunchy apple slaw | Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market

Recipe of the week includes fresh ingredients from the Saturday market.

A 9/11 memorial ceremony was hosted Sept. 11 at South King Fire and Rescue Station 64. The event honored first responders who ran toward the twin towers during the 2001 terrorist attacks. Speaking at this year’s ceremony was Earl Johnson, the author of “Stairwell To Heaven: A 9-11 World Trade Center Survivor’s Story of Escape, Heroism…and Family.” He held a 28-year career in the financial services industry and is a graduate of the University of Washington. Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang also had inspiring words and a tribute to the first responders. Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda

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9/11 memorial: South King Fire pays tribute to first responders

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Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth Roasted vegetables with ground beef.

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Roasted vegetables with ground beef

Recipe of the week features veggies from the Federal Way Farmers Market.

Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook

After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Lowfat Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

Recipe of the week includes fresh berries from the Federal Way Farmers Market.

The group Kosmix was the winning performer at the “Let’s Meet with Korean Songs” event held Aug. 13 at Federal Way New Church. Radio Hankook hosted the contest, which featured an array of songs, dances and more that celebrated Korean culture. (Photo by Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror)

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Korean singing contest comes to Federal Way

The group Kosmix was the winning performer at the “Let’s Meet with Korean Songs” event held Aug. 13…

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

FUSION founder Peggy LaPorte greets guests at the Aug. 4, 2021, summer arts fundraiser at Dumas Bay Centre in Federal Way. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Saddle up for FUSION’s 2022 summer arts festival

Country-western theme will flavor fundraiser to benefit local homeless families.

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Federal Way ‘fun van’ will engage kids at local parks this summer

Free mobile recreation program will run through Aug. 25.

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Gold Star Family from Renton has breakfast at the White House

Jarod Newlove’s wife and children found comfort through Wear Blue: Run to Remember.

From left: Modestine Kaoma, Dr. Mwangala Muyendekwa, Martha Lungu, Morton N'gemezulu and Saboi Muyendekwa. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Rotary hosts Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia

A meeting of the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia was held at a Federal Way Rotary Club meeting…

Wearing a shawl she crocheted herself, Irene Graham shows her impressionist art and some of her porcelain dolls that she made herself. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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At 103, Federal Way artist still feels like a kid at heart

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, local centenarian continues creating her porcelain art.

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Rainier Audubon Society to debut first Bird Festival at Flaming Geyser Park

The Bird Festival is being organized with the Washington State Parks department.