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Dad and daughter Tim and Zoey Moen saw the heart of Federal Way when they built a community pantry in front of their house in response to local needs. Courtesy photo

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Heart of Federal Way revealed in response to free pantry

Meet the Mirror’s Hometown Heroes for November 2025.

The Olson Bros Band performed on Friday, Nov. 14, at the free event hosted by the city of Federal Way at the Performing Arts and Event Center to unveil their plans for a three-day community festival planned to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 21 edition

Celebrate the grand opening of the light rail on Dec. 6.

Pacific Bonsai Museum curator Aarin Packard describes one of his favorite bonsai, a tiny living forest from one of his teachers. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Winter happenings at the Pacific Bonsai Museum

Special traveling exhibit is on display.

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer hands a soccer ball to Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus at a press event at the Federal Way transit station on Oct. 30 to kick off simulated service of the new Federal Way Link Extension. For the next month, the trains will run their regular schedule without passengers to ensure the trains are ready to go live starting Dec. 6. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 14 edition

Celebrate the grand opening of the light rail on Dec. 6.

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Check out Federal Way’s World Cup festival plans

Free event Nov. 14 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

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Centerstage presents ‘Red Riding Hood: A Holiday Panto’

The perfect annual tradition returns this season with “Red Riding Hood: a Holiday Panto.” Turning everything topsy-turvy with…

Matt and Charity Morningstar, owners of Bricks and Minifigs Federal Way at the annual Federal Way Community Center Trunk or Treat. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Nov. 7 edition

Highlight: The Federal Way Senior Center is hosting a wellness fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov.…

Bouts of rain, wind and sun kept the FUSION Trunk or Treat rolling along! Kids and adults in costume had fun with back of vehicle activities and treats Oct. 25 at the Pete Andersen Family Center located at 1505 S. 328th St. in Federal Way. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 31 edition

Highlight: The Federal Way Senior Center is hosting a wellness fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov.…

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

Photo courtesy of troop 361 Federal Way’s Troop 361 on an outdoor adventure.

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Federal Way Scouts keep longtime traditions alive

Generations of Federal Way community members have promised to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,…

The newly installed wind phone is available for anyone who may benefit from a reflective moment in their grief to connect with lost loved ones through the installation. Photo courtesy of Ben Miller / City of Federal Way

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‘Wind phone’ installed in Federal Way, joining hundreds around the world

Walking along the winding path near Dumas Bay, a visitor might stumble upon a lone wooden box with…

Shelley Puariea. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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A helping community member: Shelley Puariea

She’s been part of the Federal Way community in one way or another since 2002, starting the EX3…

Photo by Bruce Honda Chef Martha Gamboa partnered with WM to bring the Scrap Happy Kitchen to the Federal Way Farmers Market on Oct. 18 to educate people about food waste.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 24 edition

Oct. 25 will be the last Federal Way Farmers Market of the season.

Mexican street corn. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Mexican street corn | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

A scene from Centerstage Theatre’s “Miss Holmes Returns.” Courtesy photo

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“Miss Holmes Returns” turns the classic stories upside down

Centerstage Theatre’s production runs through Oct. 26.

The recent Federal Way Symphony concert ends with a splash as flowers and accolades are shared. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 17 edition

The Friends of Federal Way Libraries is holding a sale of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and more…

Mukilteo elected officials and VIPs get the chance to taste test at a demonstration by Chef Martha Gamboa earlier this year. Courtesy photo

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Scrap Happy Kitchen is coming to the Federal Way Farmers Market

WM is partnering with Chef Martha Gamboa for a live demonstration on how to stretch your budget and…

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 perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

With only two weeks left until their 2025 performance, munchkin actors practiced a group dance for St. Luke’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents “Annie”

Popular musical opens Nov. 7 in Federal Way.

Photo by Vickie Chynoweth Carrot potato fritters.

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Carrot potato fritters | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…