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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

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Denise Yun announces run for Federal Way City Council

Yun is seeking election to City Council Pos. 7.

Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.

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Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival…

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Suspects flee in stolen car after robbing store clerk | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from April 19-25.

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Meals on Wheels volunteer Connie Hanser loads meals from the Federal Way Community Center into her car for delivery to individuals in Federal Way on April 20. A former social worker, Hanser joined the program so that she could remain helpful in her community after retiring.

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Meals on Wheels driver delivers food and care

Connie Hanser is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for April 2023.

Grocery Outlet takes up a large portion of the former Metropolitan Market in Federal Way. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Grocery Outlet opens at Dash Point Village

Site of former Metropolitan Market had sat empty since 2009.

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Federal Way ‘American Idol’ contestant Iam Tongi takes Top 12

Fate of local singer now comes down to audience voting.

The Poverty Bay Cafe staff takes a moment to pose for a photo during a busy morning at the cafe on April 26. Olivia Sullivan / Federal Way Mirror

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Poverty Bay Cafe reopens in Federal Way

After closing in 2021, the neighborhood cafe reopened in March, serving up local coffee and delicious eats.

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Community fundraises for Make Music Federal Way

The world’s largest celebration of music is Wednesday, June 21.

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center is located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Olivia Sullivan / the Mirror

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Senior commission to host first-ever Health and Resource Fair

Federal Way Senior Advisory Commission’s resource fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11.

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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

The Apollo Middle School would have been built on the 20 acres that were bought from the Houstons, Longinakers and Harris’. Public records show that eminent domain was only used on the Harris property, but the school was never built. Image from document courtesy of the City of Renton.

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‘My dad never would have sold his property’: Renton family seeks reparations from school district

John Houston, 69, says that generational wealth was taken from his family when they were pressured to sell…

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Short film set in Federal Way will play on Alaska Airlines flights

A short film shot in Federal Way by a recent Kentridge graduate and up-and-coming filmmaker will start playing…

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Mayor Jim Ferrell administers the oath of office to new Federal Way PD officers (from left to right) David Pollock, Adnan Ihsan and David Agapov during the April 18 City Council meeting.

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FW City Council takes big step on TC-3, discusses crime stats

Federal Way took another big step on reshaping the heart of the city.

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Volunteers help beautify Federal Way on Parks Appreciation Day

Saturday marked the 19th annual Parks Appreciation Day in Federal Way.

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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11

Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…

Federal Way 320th Library. Photo courtesy of King County Library System

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Free financial education workshops available at Federal Way 320th Library

Three-part series is offered by the Office of the State Treasurer and the King County Library System, beginning…

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Police seek information on homicide at Avana Star Lake Apartments

Federal Way police are seeking information from the public on a homicide reported in late March in the…

Patrick Nicholas, 59, enters the courtroom Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. He is standing trial for the December 1991 killing of 16-year-old Sarah Yarborough. Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times

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Trial begins over 1991 murder of Federal Way High School student

Patrick Leon Nicholas is accused of killing Sarah Yarborough, 16, more than 30 years ago.

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Suspect with slingshot shoots marbles at cars | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from April 12-18.