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A near-touchdown was drawn back to the one-yard line on Oct. 7.

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Mount Rainier Rams vs. Decatur Gators | Field Photos

The Gators fell to the Rams at Decatur’s Homecoming game, Oct. 7.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

Seattle Symphony principal oboist Mary Lynch VanderKolk, courtesy photo

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Federal Way Symphony premieres 40th season

The symphony’s season begins Sunday, Oct. 16.

The diversity pride flag flies above Federal Way City Hall in 2021. In addition to the traditional six colors, the flag also includes a black stripe for diversity and a brown stripe for inclusivity. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Highline College to host LGBTQIA+ Week to raise awareness, support

Theme of the week-long events series is “Pride & Beyond: How Queer and Trans Liberation Can Lift Us…

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Man dies from rock to the head; husband kills wife; city targets anti-drug zones | King County Local Dive

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Halloween happenings in Federal Way 2022

Check out these local events happening in October.

In this Mirror file photo from 1998, Carolyn Hood shouts out that she feels like jumping a she leads Women Who Pray.

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Women Who Pray celebrate 25 years of service

The women’s intercessory prayer ministry was born in Federal Way in 1997.

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Neighbor confronts car break-in suspects | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Sept. 28 to Oct. 4.

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Suspect charged with murder after throwing rock at man’s head in Federal Way

The man died four days after the suspect threw a rock at his head during an argument, court…

The FWHS class of 1971 attendees. Courtesy photo

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FWHS classes of ‘71 and ‘72 celebrate semi-centennial reunion

Half a century ago, they graduated high school. Last week, they caught up.

Federal Way City Council (from left to right): Lydia Assefa-Dawson, Erica Norton, Hoang Tran, Susan Honda, Linda Kochmar, Jack Walsh, Jack Dovey. Courtesy photo

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City Council spends round of ARPA funds, signs off on townhouse project at old Bally’s property

Federal Way City Council members unanimously approved roughly $7.7 million in spending another round of federal ARPA funds…

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Deli Cauliflower Salad Dressing

This week’s recipe is a delicious salad with the crunch factor that also satisfies the taste buds.

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South 320th Street to close overnight for Link light rail construction

Closures take place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. various dates; detours provided.

Delbert Richardson, founder and curator of the award-winning American History Traveling Museum “The Unspoken Truths,” speaks to the assembled group at Good Shepherd’s Community Empowerment Center on Sept. 23 in Federal Way. Photos by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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Good Shepherd Youth Outreach launches Community Empowerment Center

The youth empowerment nonprofit plans to use the space to educate and empower young people of color.

The front entrance to DJ Trophy, Awards & Engraving is heavily damaged after a suspect rammed a truck into the building and stole several items on Sept. 30. Photo courtesy of Jan Pool

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Suspect crashes truck into 3 Federal Way businesses

DJ Trophy burglarized; Police say the incidents are related.

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FWPS to celebrate the opening of two new schools

The community is invited to tour the new Star Lake Elementary and Evergreen Middle School buildings on Oct.…

Riders from a previous Wigged Out Ride assemble at St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor. Image courtesy Susan Scanlon.

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Local charity ride to support breast cancer survivors, families is this Sunday

The eighth-annual Wigged Out Ride benefits the Free Wig Salon at the Franciscan Breast Center in Federal Way…

One of two Federal Way police officers who fatally shot Robert Lightfeather in 2017, Austin Rogers, listens during the inquest into the shooting at the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022. (Kylie Cooper / The Seattle Times)

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Federal Way officers justified in 2017 fatal shooting, according to inquest

Robert Lightfeather, 33, was killed after he pointed a gun at police.

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Report finds racial disparity among Washington homeowners

Changes to real estate and lending industries, funding and policy revisions are recommended in order to bridge homeownership…