The stands were packed with guests enjoying the festivities at the 2017 ESFNA held in Renton. Photo courtesy of ESFNA.

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International soccer tournament coming to Federal Way

The annual Ethiopian soccer and cultural festival will be held June 28 through July 5 at Federal Way…

Federal Way Municipal Court Judge David Larson speaks at the fifth annual Substance Use Recovery Conference held June 25 at Green River College in Auburn. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Fifth annual Substance Use Recovery Conference: ‘Together We Can’

This year’s conference was held June 25 at Green River College in Auburn.

Liz Luaipou Vili-Kereti and her son. Photo courtesy of GoFundMe

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FW man charged in vehicular homicide after fleeing scene

The woman who died was a mother from Federal Way.

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Honest juvenile drunk driving | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Local leaders and descendants of John and Mary Conna team up for the groundbreaking that kicks off the remodeling of the newly renamed Conna Park. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New Conna Park sign honors Federal Way pioneer

The city held a renaming ceremony and groundbreaking for a new playground after the Juneteenth flag raising.

The Apple Massage location in the 28700 block of Pacific Highway South in May 2023. File photo.

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Man running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

He was sentenced to 38 months in prison, while his codefendant awaits her sentencing.

Francis Kamu Mackenzie at his sentencing addressing the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man sentenced for 2020 assault that killed 61-year-old

The victim died five months after the assault in FW.

Pamela Bowman performed the National Anthem and the Black National Anthem (“Lift Every Voice and Sing”) at the Juneteenth flag raising at City Hall. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Juneteenth flag raised for sixth year in Federal Way

Local leaders share community history and look to the future.

Anthoni Jamez Orozco. Photo courtesy of Amy Morris-Ehlo

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Man gets nine-year sentence in death of Decatur grad

Anthoni Jamez Orozco, 29, was killed in April 2023.

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Class of 2025: Todd Beamer High School

(** High Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above; * Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.49; ~…

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Class of 2025: Federal Way High School

(** High Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above; * Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.49; ~…

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Class of 2025: Decatur High School

(** High Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above; * Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.49; ~…

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Class of 2025: Thomas Jefferson High School

(** High Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above; * Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.49; ~…

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Class of 2025: Career Academy, Internet Academy, Federal Way Open Doors, Employment Transition Program

(** High Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above; * Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.49; ~…

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Class of 2025: TAF@Saghalie

List of grads.

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Human toe found in a box at beach | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Destroyed ambulances in Ukraine, seen on one of the aid trips made by Federal Way based nonprofit Servants of Compassion. Photo provided by Vitaliy Piekhotin.

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10th trip to the front lines for local Ukrainian nonprofit

Servants of Compassion is leaving soon to deliver four ambulances.

The theme of Saturday’s protest was “No Kings,” which focused on the importance of democracy and were scheduled on the same day as the U.S. Army 250th anniversary parade and birthday of current President Donald Trump. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way demonstrators attend No Kings rally | Photos

The protest also served as a collection event for the Multi-Service Center food bank.

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People in middle of road point firearm at driver | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

The Asian Student Association of Decatur High School performs “Arirang Nanta” in the grand finale performance of the grand opening ceremony, directed by WhanHee Yi. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Ceremony celebrates completion of Hanwoori Garden | Photos

Years in the making, the garden will be open to the public soon.