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Don’t miss the Federal Way Lions Club’s annual car show Aug. 17 at The Commons mall parking lot, right next to the Federal Way Farmers Market, which runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 16 edition

Don’t miss the Federal Way Lions Club’s annual car show Aug. 17 at The Commons mall parking lot,…

A recreational vehicle in the parking lot of a public park in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Council moves toward amendment for RV rules

New Federal Way city code would prohibit parking of motorhomes on city streets in residential areas.

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Man stabbed in the neck | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Federal Way staff of Red Canoe showing their backpack donation to the 2023 drive. Employees overall make up one of the largest group of donors. Photo provided by Red Canoe

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Fill the Canoe fundraiser still runs strong in Federal Way

Donate school supplies for local youth by Friday, Aug. 16.

Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

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Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

The electric slide and the cupid shuffle got everyone involved in the fun at the Federal Way Community Festival. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Festival returns after three-year hiatus | Photos

“This is what community looks like.”

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Man steals car from tow yard, rams through gates | Video

Federal Way police have not located a suspect, according to reports.

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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

The Federal Way’s Got Talent August show was held at the Federal Way Farmers Market and featured an array of singers, musicians, and a mesmerizing hula hoop dance performance that captivated everyone present. On Sept. 7 the top 6 performers will compete for the grand prize of $500 and the opportunity to perform at the Taste of Federal Way on Sept. 28 at the farmers market. Pictured left to right: Meggin Hunt, Anna Sicotorschi, Ilona Tabunscic, Amme Harestad, Mary Roberts, Karly Burmark, Tamara Young, John Peterson. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way’s Got Talent August 2024 update

On Sept. 7 the top 6 performers will compete for the grand prize of $500 and the opportunity…

Recycling interns meet with staff at Trader Joe’s grocery store in Federal Way to share tips on sorting waste. Photo provided by WM

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Grocery stores adapt to new organic waste regulations

The change came as part of a law related to methane emissions in Washington state.

Sunflower seed cookies. Courtesy photo

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Sunflower seed cookies | Recipe of the Week

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

The lawn was packed with guests at FUSION’s Annual Gala - this year with an Alice in Wonderland theme and a new jumbotron screen to share their story throughout the night. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Photos: FUSION’s 2024 fundraising gala

The annual event was. held Aug. 7 to raise money for homeless families in the Federal Way area.…

The El Centro Skate Rink will now be partially powered by solar panels on the roof through a grant from Puget Sound Energy. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Solar panels help El Centro Skate Rink save money

“We want Federal Way to know that El Centro de la Raza is for all people.”

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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

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Masked men duct-tape victim during robbery | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Desmond Bostick’s sentencing documents. Courtesy of the United States District Court

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Federal Way man sentenced to nine months for assaulting woman on flight

“To characterize your conduct as a ‘lapse of judgement’ would be to divorce your conduct from its true…

Local leaders cut the ribbon Aug. 6 for a new license plate scanning camera that is intended to increase public safety in the Westridge neighborhood in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way neighborhood embraces license plate reading cameras

Westridge HOA is among those celebrating National Night Out on Aug. 6.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Roger Flygare with the Purple Heart flag before it was raised. Photo courtesy of Bill Vadino

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Federal Way raises the Purple Heart flag

Mayor Jim Ferrell, alongside Vietnam War veteran Roger Flygare, did the honors.

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”