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Federal Way Symphony celebrates 40 years of music

Stringing together four decades of music isn’t easy, but the Federal Way Symphony’s upcoming concert is a cymbal…

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The Federal Way Warriors under-14 team (purple) played a hard-fought game March 25 but ultimately fell to the Rainier Highlanders.

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Federal Way Warriors make a local home for rugby

The annual “Island Bowl” event is May 27-28.

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Public Schools

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Federal Way Public Schools to host annual STEM Exploration Night

PreK-12 grade students and families are invited to the in-person event, held April 12.

The Tacoma Girls NFL Flag Football Club kicked off their inaugural season with a jamboree on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks partner with local schools to start girls flag football teams

Decatur, Federal Way, Thomas Jefferson and Todd Beamer will each have a team in late 2023.

This map from Sound Transit shows several options under consideration for how the Link light rail line will proceed through the Federal Way area. The recent action by the organization’s board maintains the northern section of the line in green as the “preferred alternative,” or the route ST believes is the best option. But the area south of the SF Enchanted Parkway Station is no longer part of the preferred route, and in fact, there isn’t a preferred route past that point any longer. Sound Transit will continue studying its options.

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Sound Transit board mulls options for light rail line through south Federal Way

Original preferred route through south Federal Way is incompatible with Tribal cultural resources, agency says.

Visitors at BonsaiFEST! 2022. Photo by Winifred Westergard

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BonsaiFEST! returns to Federal Way on Mother’s Day weekend

Enjoy this event at the Pacific Bonsai Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13 and…

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Tammy Solomon laughs while talking with clients and staff at the Multi-Service Center foodbank the morning of Friday, March 24.

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Hometown Hero: Food bank coordinator lifts, laughs and loves the work

Tammy Solomon has helped feed Federal Way families for more than 20 years.

Joel Quinones takes the ball inside the 18 yard box against Kentwood. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson Raiders leave with a draw against Kentwood

Thomas Jefferson off to best start since 2021 on the pitch

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Man shatters McDonald’s door with axe | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 23-27.

On March 21, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) hosted a roundtable meeting in Kirkland that was attended by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, reproductive health care advocates, reproductive healthcare practitioners and other concerned Washingtonians regarding the state of reproductive healthcare (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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What fighting for access to reproductive healthcare looks like in 2023

Many Washington leaders have been vocal in their support of equitable access.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Man with IEDs said neighbors tried to ‘microwave’ him | Podcast

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Eagle sophomore Keira Kelly throws in the second round of the shot put. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Federal Way track and field jumpers look to repeat 2022 success

The Federal Way Eagles track and field team competed against Auburn Riverside in a dual meet March 23…

A few Sound Publishing reporters joined local media in tasting the Mariners’ new season fare, finding the pork rib wings to be one the best items on the menu. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2023 season

Our reporters sampled tasty barbecue, pizza, ice cream and more that will be served at T-Mobile Park.

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In this composite picture, a prosecuting attorney (left) and Nicholas’ defense attorney (right) argue over pre-trial motions during the first day scheduled in the trial against Patrick Nicholas, accused of the 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough. Judge Josephine Wiggs asked attending news media reporters not to photograph Nicholas in court at this time, as jury selection has not yet begun.

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Trial starts for suspect in Sarah Yarborough murder

Federal Way High School student was killed in 1991.

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South King Fire and Rescue Lt. Ann Hoag, left, holds her son Flynn and firefighter Amanda Weed holds her daughter, Parker, outside Station 63 on March 9.

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First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting policy changes

Lt. Ann Hoag and Firefighter Amanda Weed are the first firefighters in the department’s history to give birth.

Photo by Bruce Honda
Buildings A and B of Woodbridge’s campus plan on the former Weyerhaeuser campus are projected to come online this year.

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Big business developments this year in Federal Way

List includes new tenant at former Metropolitan Market building.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs

Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.

Every year Cheryl Hurst organizes March of Diapers to provide baby necessities to families in need. (File photo)

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March of Diapers drive needs more donations by March 31 deadline

You still have a week to donate diapers and wipes to help local families across the Puget Sound…

Iam Tongi sings “Courage” during the March 21 Federal Way City Council Meeting. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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WATCH: Iam Tongi performs “Courage” at Federal Way City Council meeting

Council seals maintenance facility deal, considers new agreement with Wild Waves.