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Federal Way City Council to resume in-person meetings July 20

Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s guidance, city hall to reopen to the public Wednesday, June 30.

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Make Music Federal Way celebrates local musical talents

The Monday evening festival welcomed performers of all ages and music genres.

A fire destroyed a Federal Way apartment building in the early morning hours of June 20. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Several Federal Way families displaced by Sunday morning apartment fire

None of the building’s units had working smoke alarms, fire official says.

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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers

Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.

Totem Middle School is located at 26630 40th Ave. South in Kent. Photo courtesy of the Totem Middle School Facebook page

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Totem Middle School to undergo name, mascot change

Local tribal leaders told district the school name is a “a misrepresentation of a spiritual term.”

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Juneteenth flag raised at Federal Way City Hall

About 90 community members, leaders and elected officials gathered to celebrate on June 18, the day before the…

Jan Barber, project manager of Make Music Federal Way, rings bells on Jan. 18 in honor of the more than 400,000 people who have died from COVID-19. Olivia Sullivan/The Mirror

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Everything you need to know about this year’s Make Music Federal Way

The event is from 4-8 p.m. June 21 at the PAEC Plaza (31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South).

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Class of 2021 graduate names: Federal Way High School

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Class of 2021 graduate names: Todd Beamer High School

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Class of 2021 graduate names: Thomas Jefferson High School

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Class of 2021 graduate names: Decatur High School

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Shopping cart protests cost FW taxpayers thousands of dollars

Residents pressure city to clean up homeless encampments.

Dr. Amit Desai of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way receives a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 17, 2020. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race

South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.

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3 deaths in one week along stretch of Federal Way road

Mayor seeking roadway safety changes from Washington State Department of Transportation.

An example of a police body camera. Photo courtesy of Axon

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Council approves body cameras for Federal Way police

The goal is to implement body-worn cameras by Jan. 1, 2022.

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Upcoming events to honor Juneteenth holiday in Federal Way

Juneteenth flag raising at city hall, Phenomenal She nonprofit event at Town Square Park, farmers market resource showcase…

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29

About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.

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Graduating with gratitude: Federal Way’s class of 2021 reaches the finish line

Gratitude was a common theme among seniors at this year’s Federal Way graduation ceremonies.

Snoqualmie Casino unveiled the first immersive Seahawks-branded table game experience Sept. 18, 2020, in a ribbon cutting dedication with Snoqualmie Tribe Council members and Snoqualmie Casino executives. Courtesy photo

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Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting

Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.

Kathie Nguyen embraces Eileen & Callie's Place founder Dr. Natalie Ellington. Celebrate 18!, hosted on July 13, 2019, was also the day of Ellington's birthday. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system

Eileen & Callie’s Place is hosting Celebrate 18!, a celebration and resource event, Saturday, July 17.