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Kumon 2022 Spelling Bee winners achieve s-u-c-c-e-s-s

This year marks the 10th annual spelling bee contest.

Around three dozen women practiced hauling equipment, handling hoses and rescuing victims at a training event last weekend in Federal Way at South King Fire and Rescue’s Station 68. Photos by Alex Bruell

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‘Yes, you can do that’: Women learn the ropes of fire service at weekend event

South King Fire and Rescue hosted this year’s Women in Firefighting experience event.

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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

Thomas Jefferson High School 2022 graduates. Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

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FWPS to host annual Life After High School College and Career Fair

Event is from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Thomas Jefferson High School.

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This image shows a galley being consumed by flames during a traditional Scottish “Up Helly Aa” fire festival in 1973. The ceremony marks the end of the Yule season. Once the longship has burned and the flames die down, guizers sing the traditional song “The Norseman’s Home” before going on to a night of partying.
This image shows a galley being consumed by flames during a traditional Scottish “Up Helly Aa” fire festival in 1973. The ceremony marks the end of the Yule season. Once the longship has burned and the flames die down, guizers sing the traditional song “The Norseman’s Home” before going on to a night of partying. Image by Anne Burgess and used under a Creative Commons Attribution license

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First responders will torch a boat to ring in the New Year

It might sound a little unusual, but local first responders will torch a boat this New Year’s to…

Hae Chon Lee won the People’s Choice Award for the painting titled “Dear Grandson” for the Arts Alive art exhibition, which showcases artists from Federal Way and around the region. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way could tighten laws on stolen shopping carts

Also in city council news: Arts Alive winners recognized.

This letter from the ACLU appeared in the Federal Way Mirror and other newspapers in King County this month. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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ACLU responds to South Sound mayors on public safety

An array of community organizations, service providers and public defender associations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),…

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Federal Way dentist named president-elect of the American Dental Association

Linda J. Edgar, D.D.S., M.Ed., will assume ADA presidency in 2023.

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Women arrested after assaulting grandmother | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Oct. 12-17.

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2 injured in apartment complex shooting

Both people are in stable condition; no suspect information.

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Well-Fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Stuffed Anaheim Peppers

This week’s recipe includes products found at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

From left, Assistant Editor Olivia Sullivan, Federal Way Mirror Sales Manager Cindy Ducich, Advertising Director Carol Greiling and the Kent Reporter’s Steve Hunter hold their General Excellence awards at the WNPA conference on Oct. 8. Terry Ward/Sound Publishing

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Federal Way Mirror wins first place General Excellence award

Washington Newspaper Publishers Association awards were held Oct. 8.

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Pictured here is the survivor group, which led the 80 motorcyclists on this year’s Wigged Out Ride.

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Wigged Out Ride raises $3,000+ for breast cancer survivors

A legion of rosy-colored riders raised about $3,100 for local survivors of breast cancer at this year’s Wigged…

A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

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Seahawks partner with Virginia Mason to promote early cancer screenings

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to host lung and breast cancer screenings.

Around 80 people came to listen to candidates for Washington’s 30th Legislative district at the Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club in Federal Way on Wednesday. Photo by Alex Bruell/the Mirror

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30th District candidates talk crime, homelessness, education | Election 2022

Three races will appear on Nov. ballot.

From left to right: Weatherly Inn Assisted Living Project Manager Joshua Magana and General Manager Andrea Peterson, and Christ’s Church leaders Mac Hoover, Jeff Moorehead and Jim Low each pose for a picture with the shuttle van Weatherly Inn has donated to the church. Photos by Alex Bruell.

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After losing van in fire, Christ’s Church gets a new ride from Tacoma-based senior care center

Christ’s Church lost one of their vans last month after someone, or something, caused the van to erupt…

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Suspect with machete chases man | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Oct. 5-10.