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Best of Federal Way 2025: The Mirror is hosting the annual Best of Federal Way celebration on March 12 at the Federal Way Community Center, 876 S. 336th St.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 21 edition

Best of Federal Way 2025: The Mirror is hosting the annual Best of Federal Way celebration on March…

The potential conservation area in Steel Lake can be seen in this view from across the water. According to residents of the area, the area can be accessed by kayak for maximum enjoyment of the wildlife and natural beauty there. Photo provided by Melissa Hamilton

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City approves acquisition of ‘lagoon’ property on Steel Lake

“In the middle of Federal Way, it seems as if you are in a very remote and serene…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Miguel Cansino

Cansino is an amazing leader, wrestler, scholar, and person.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: An Tran

Tran is the definition of perfecting your craft, and helped the Eagles win a league title.

Jerralyn Sevaaetasi dribbles the ball for the Gators. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur Girls Hoops Heads to State after win at Auburn Mountainview

After upsetting #3 Bellarmine, Decatur got revenge for a regular season loss to the Lions.

Glen Park At West Campus apartments on Feb. 18. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Man dies in shooting at FW apartment complex

Incident at Glen Park At West Campus apartments is the third homicide so far in Feb.

Iyanna Waltar drives to the basket against Federal Way. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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NPSL all-league basketball teams announced

Saxon Niles and Brayden McVey (FW) make first team for boys, Iyanna Waltar (Decatur) makes first team for…

Charlene Honda at the Day of Remembrance on Feb. 8, 2025, at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way woman recalls her time in a concentration camp

“It’s good for people to hear what happened so that it never happens again.”

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell gives his State of the City address Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Bruce Honda

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State of the City: Mayor touts Federal Way’s past, present and future

Event was held Feb. 13 at the Performing Arts and Event Center.

The Pavilion Apartments near the entrance. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Young adult woman killed at Pavilion Apartment Homes

FWPD is investigating the death as a homicide.

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The Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses on Feb. 11 featured local speakers and community members at Poverty Bay Cafe in partnership with FUSION. Pictured: Anthony Buccieri of the Historical Society of Federal Way, Amanda Miller of the South King Tool Library (and other organizations), Keelin Everly-Lang of the Federal Way Mirror and Melissa Hamilton of Kiwanis and other community organizations.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Feb. 14 edition

Bowling for Bloodworks: The Rotary Club of Federal Way is hosting a bowling fundraiser with food, music, prizes…

Angel Mulivai, Jaxon Rowland and Tim Robbins at the Ex3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way youth wins countywide Youth of the Year

Boys and Girls Clubs of King County selected Jaxon Rowland from Federal Way.

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Two juveniles driving without a license | Federal Way blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

A scene from Centerstage Theatre's production of “Miss Holmes.” Courtesy photo

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Centerstage’s ‘Miss Holmes’ presents the classic literary detective with a twist

“Miss Holmes” runs through Feb. 23. Performances take place on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons.

At FUSION’s temporary severe weather shelter, they balance safety, cleanliness and respect for people’s belongings by keeping them in totes outside. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Emergency shelter helps people survive cold weather

FUSION Family Center in Federal Way has been busy with temperatures below 32 degrees.

Titan senior Jaylin Wells looks for a teammate to pass the ball to in the corner. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Hoops: Titans lose heartbreaker in double OT to Gig Harbor

Todd Beamer HS now faces Evergreen with their season on the line.

Jaieunna Kier drives to the basket against Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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NPSL District Tournament preview: Girls basketball

Three Federal Way schools made the district tournament (FWHS, TJ, Decatur).

Terrence Whiting controls the ball for the Titans against North Creek. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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West Central District Tournament preview: Boys basketball

Federal Way and Todd Beamer both land top five seeds.

A screenshot of the crash. Courtesy photo.

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Video: Car crashes and flips in FW during pursuit

See the video.

Students in the Air Force JROTC program at Todd Beamer practice with drones for an upcoming competition in a new program. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Career and Technical Education classes focus on the future

Biotech, Air Force JROTC and automotive courses prepare FWPS students for careers.