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Neil Hubbard and two of the three present members of the Puget Sound Firefighters Pipes and Drums perform prior to the St. Patrick’s Day ceremony. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way raises the Irish flag

City held its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Eagles celebrate after Nehemeya Mekkonen scored Federal Way’s fourth goal of the day. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Soccer: Federal Way takes out the Trojans

Five different Eagles scored in the 5-1 win.

The Anton Schwartz Quintet, with special guest Russell Ferrante, performs at the Marine View Church “Jazz Live” concert. Photo courtesy Jim Foster.

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Live jazz concerts returning to Dash Point area church

Marine View Church is resurrecting its free live jazz sessions at the church, featuring local and international acts…

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Teen brings gun to school; security guard accused of sex crime | Podcast

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Gary Ichinaga, a volunteer fixer at the South King Tool Library, works on a microwave during last week’s repair cafe, an event in which locals can get help repairing their stuff rather than throwing it away. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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South King Tool Library will open second branch thanks to grant

The South King Tool Library in Federal Way will open a second branch in the South King County…

Charlie Taumoepeau, No. 89, outruns a defensive back in a home game while playing for Portland State. Photo courtesy of Larry Lawson

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Federal Way alum’s pro football career brings him back home

Charlie Taumoepeau plays for the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL and hopes to return to the NFL.

From left: Sen. Claire Wilson, State Rep. Jamila Taylor and State Rep. Kristine Reeves of the 30th Legislative District. Courtesy photos

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Here are the bills Federal Way area legislators worked on this session

Some made it through, and some didn’t, before the big March deadline.

Decatur High School security officer Derek Aparis. (Image via Federal Public Schools Facebook page.)

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Decatur security guard charged with sexual misconduct with student

Decatur High School security guard Derek Aparis has been charged with first-degree sexual misconduct in a case alleging…

CISFWH Executive Director David de la Fuente speaks to the crowd on March 10 at the annual fundraiser breakfast, hosted at Thomas Jefferson High School. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Communities in Schools hosts annual breakfast fundraiser

Communities in Schools of Federal Way — Highline (CISFWH) hosted its annual fundraiser breakfast on March 10, celebrating…

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Teen dies in shooting in Campus Drive area

A teenager was killed in an apparent shooting Wednesday, March 15, in the 1900 block of SW Campus…

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School bus driver accidentally pepper sprayed | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log March 8-14.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

More than a dozen people plunged into the chilly waters of the Puget Sound on Saturday, March 10, for the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club Polar Bear Plunge. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Swimmers get frosty at annual Polar Bear Plunge

Spring officially starts next week, and the swimmers of the Marine Hills Swim and Tennis Club — as…

Federal Way Mirror Multi-Media Sales Manager Cindy Ducich stands with the Best Fitness Facility winner, BestHour Fitness. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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14 businesses earn 5-year honor

Community members voted these businesses the Best of Federal Way for five years in a row.

Dr. VanDevanter. Courtesy photo

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Dr. Camille VanDevanter voted Best Dentist

This winner has a lot to smile about.

El Centro de la Raza Executive Director Estela Ortega, left, stands with Mirror reporter Alex Bruell and Liz Huizar, director of Youth Services at El Centro de la Raza. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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Article of the Year 2023: El Centro saves Pattison’s West Skate Rink

With the 24-hour, year-round news cycle, readers have a lot of information to remember. Throughout the Mirror’s coverage…

David Harrison, left, and Jamony Young hold their Hometown Hero of the Year awards on March 8. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Hometown Heroes of the Year 2023: David Harrison and Jamony Young

The two awardees were honored at the March 8 celebration.

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Stalker turns killer; shooting investigation drags on; bald eagle shot | Podcast

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Jaime Monje holds open the door at the Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Federal Way, where he is the general manager. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Azteca manager strives to make restaurant feel like a second home

Azteca, operated by general manager Jaime Monje, was voted Best Family Dining and Best Mexican Cuisine of Federal…

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.