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Eleanor Knight, 14, and her younger brother, Ivan, then, 9, horse around while waiting to surf a wave on the Class III Wenatchee River. Courtesy photo.

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Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids

“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.

A scene from Assisted Living: The Musical's The Home for the Holidays. Courtesy photo

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Holiday shows now streaming from Centerstage Theatre, Federal Way PAEC

A Virtual Centerstage Christmas Cabaret available through Dec. 22; PAEC’s The Home … for the Holidays for view…

Photo courtesy of Shelley Pauls

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Santa Parade collects 3,000 pounds of canned food donations for local food banks

The Federal Way community donated 1,640 pounds of food for the Federal Way Senior Center Food Bank

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Local skate shop donates $1.5K to MSC food bank from shoe raffle

35th Avenue Skate and Snow sought donations to the nonprofit for a chance to purchase Nike SB sneakers.

Photo courtesy of Justin Henderson

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Winter Glow at PowellsWood Garden lights up holiday season

Winter Glow is from 4:30-9 p.m. Dec. 8-12; Dec. 15-19; and Dec. 22-23. Online ticket purchase and time…

Multi-Service Center CEO Robin Corak, left, with Rotary Club of Federal Way Community Service Committee Chair Cindy Ducich. Courtesy photo

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Rotary Club of Federal Way donates $5K to MSC

The donation will be used for continuing rental assistance programs in early 2021.

Classic Eats Restaurant owner Tony Hayes distributing gift certificates to Highline School District staff. Hayes is one of many King County residents that have been giving back during this time of need in 2020. Courtesy photo/Tony Hayes.

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Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic

With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.

Co-leaders Betty Clifford, far right, and Marjorie Simpson, second from right, meet with Roger Flygare, Capt. Brad Chaney and Hanna Bailey of Quixote Communities on Dec. 1 to donate handmade items to organizations serving the local area. Photo courtesy of Terry Johnson of St. Luke's Lutheran Church

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St. Luke’s Church Needlers follow a pattern of giving

A small group of women are making a difference one thread at a time in Federal Way.

South King Tool Library Executive Director Amanda Miller stands in front of the tool library located at 1700 S. 340th Street in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Local Federal Way organizations to support on Giving Tuesday

The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving is GivingTuesday, and provides a chance for you to support your local community…

Deception Pass State Park. Deception Pass is a strait separating Whidbey Island from Fidalgo Island. File photo

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Free Park Days in 2021 start in January

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will again offer 12 free days next year, in which day-use…

Tom Sites, 74, waves to a passing car while on his usual litter-picking route along SW 320th Street in Federal Way on Nov. 23. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Turkey Tom brightens Federal Way streets

After battling the coronavirus earlier this year, Tom Sites, 74, is still en route to city cleanliness and…

Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

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“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stars will perform virtual show

The only rule is that you must wear pants.

Margery and Pat Godfrey. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Federal Way couple’s love story inspires new Hallmark Channel movie

Inspired by local residents Pat and Margery Godfrey, “A Godwink Christmas - Second Chance, First Love” premieres at…

From left to right: Tyrel Rose, Nate Broussard and Tim Gurule served in the US Army together, and now serve the Federal Way and Des Moines communities as South King Fire and Rescue firefighters. Courtesy photo

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Bond beyond the uniforms

Three South King Fire members who served in combat together now serve community together.

Major Elena Howard

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Federal Way female veterans share stories of service to country

About 10% of veterans in the United States are women, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.…

Torry Hemmert holds a photo of herself taken while she was in the army while wearing one of her handmade masks. Photo courtesy of her son, Jon Hemmert

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Local woman sews masks for veterans

Torry Hemmert, also a veteran herself, has made more than 200 masks for veterans across the nation.

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Halloween in Federal Way — 2020 style

Community members of all costumes celebrated Halloween in safe, distanced ways on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Well-fed at the Federal Way Farmers Market: To-go apple pie

Pick up fresh apples and join the costume contest at this weekend’s final Federal Way Farmers Market.

A die-hard local news supporter reads the Federal Way Mirror in October 2019. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Healthy Halloween: Safe, socially distanced events to celebrate in Federal Way

Enjoy a drive-thru Trunk or Treat, a costume contest at the farmers market, a candy chute at a…

Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Well-fed at the Federal Way Farmers Market: Sweet potato cake with buttercream filling

Recipe of the week includes sweet potato from the Federal Way Farmers Market.