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The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

Business

Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

Representatives of Mujer al Volante and United in Purpose hosted the multicultural candidate forum for the 2025 Federal Way City Council and mayoral candidates on Oct. 22. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Immigrant experience highlights annual multicultural candidate forum in Federal Way

Election 2025: Federal Way nonprofit hosts council and mayoral candidates.

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Federal Way’s Troop 361 on an outdoor adventure.

Life

Federal Way Scouts keep longtime traditions alive

Generations of Federal Way community members have promised to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful,…

The Federal Way Mirror has been serving the city since 1998. (Staff photo)

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Federal Way Mirror is changing to mail delivery

October is the final month of free home delivery of the Federal Way Mirror. Beginning with the Nov.…

The newly installed wind phone is available for anyone who may benefit from a reflective moment in their grief to connect with lost loved ones through the installation. Photo courtesy of Ben Miller / City of Federal Way

Life

‘Wind phone’ installed in Federal Way, joining hundreds around the world

Walking along the winding path near Dumas Bay, a visitor might stumble upon a lone wooden box with…

Shelley Puariea. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

Life

A helping community member: Shelley Puariea

She’s been part of the Federal Way community in one way or another since 2002, starting the EX3…

Gabriel Lemelle fights through contact against Todd Beamer. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Thomas Jefferson football gets first win of the season over Titans

Raiders score most points in a game since 2021, and have won last five out of six against…

Photo by Bruce Honda 
Chef Martha Gamboa partnered with WM to bring the Scrap Happy Kitchen to the Federal Way Farmers Market on Oct. 18 to educate people about food waste.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 24 edition

Oct. 25 will be the last Federal Way Farmers Market of the season.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police

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Running naked in the street | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Maya Wentworth

Wentworth proved to be a runner to be reckoned with in just her first season.

Courtesy photo.

Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: King Jackson

Jackson is a captain and has been having a phenomenal season.

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Kevin Coe’s Washington State sex offender registry photo.

News

‘South Hill rapist’ leaves Auburn, goes to Federal Way

Convicted rapist Kevin Coe moved to a home in Federal Way less than a half-mile away from an…

Isabella Corrales attempts to clear a ball for Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Enumclaw’s Brebner nets two goals to down Raiders

Thomas Jefferson hung around with Enumclaw, but Hornets’ two second half goals were the difference.

A protester in Federal Way holds a sign stating that “a president who turns the military on their own citizens is not a leader but a tyrant,” referencing the deployment of National Guard troops in several U.S. cities this year. Photo by Rachel Jones

News

Hundreds attend No Kings rally in Federal Way

Federal Way joined cities around the state and the country in holding a No Kings demonstration on Oct.…

Photo courtesy of Mlb.com/Mariners.

Sports

Suarez delivers Mariners salvation with eighth inning slam

Seattle is one game away from the World Series as the ALCS heads back to Toronto.

Mexican street corn. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Mexican street corn | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

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Northwest

Overall gun violence down, but doubling among youth in King County

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office reports that youth victims of gun violence have increased.

A scene from Centerstage Theatre’s “Miss Holmes Returns.” Courtesy photo

Life

“Miss Holmes Returns” turns the classic stories upside down

Centerstage Theatre’s production runs through Oct. 26.

Steve Groom presents the annual Comprehensive Budget Report for 2024 for Federal Way at the Oct. 7 City Council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way’s annual financial report highlights a few gains

Finance Director Steve Groom presented Federal Way’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2024 at the city council meeting…

The recent Federal Way Symphony concert ends with a splash as flowers and accolades are shared. Photo by Bruce Honda.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 17 edition

The Friends of Federal Way Libraries is holding a sale of gently used books, DVDs, CDs and more…