Youth of the community make donations at the fundraising event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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New location for Islamic Center of Federal Way

The Islamic Center of Federal Way (ICFW) is moving back to its namesake city after outgrowing the community’s…

Hira Singh, State Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-33rd District) and Kent City Councilmember Sharn Shoker at the Vaisakhi event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Sikh community celebrates Vaisakhi in Federal Way

Hundreds of members of the local Sikh community welcomed the public to celebrate and recognize Vaisakhi with them…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

Photo via GK Knutson.

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Federal Way High School student arrested over ‘possible threat’

Families were informed about the arrest and given more info in an email sent Sunday night.

The current washing machine that South King Fire uses to decontaminate gear. Courtesy photo.

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South King Fire gets $850K for decontamination equipment

South King Fire currently only has a washing machine to decontaminate fire gear despite cancer-causing chemicals.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Auto theft numbers trending downward in Federal Way

Federal Way police chief cites the June 2024 pursuit law change as a factor.

The “Join or Die” screening hosted by the Rotary Club focused on bringing community leaders together over shared values of community well-being. Photo by Bruce Honda

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“Join or Die” encourages local Rotarians to unite community

Do you belong to a club, or any type of community organization in Federal Way? Do you consider…

Photo by Bruce Honda
Federal Way City Council members attend a retreat on April 4.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 10 edition

Park Appreciation Day is April 18.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
The South King Tool Library hosted their spring community clothing swap on April 11.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 17 edition

Park Appreciation Day is April 18.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Teens hide assault rifle bullets | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Community leader Icea Pettigrew jumps rope with the Double-Dutch Divas.

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Community gathering by Progress Pushers means more than just dodgeball

Community members of all ages played dodgeball and showed off their double-dutch skills at an annual event hosted…

Federal Way City Council members Les Sessoms and Linda Kochmar at the April 7 council meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW public safety sales tax approved with unanimous vote

Federal Way’s sales tax will increase by 0.1% starting on July 1 after a unanimous vote by the…

Duke Vivao’s Department of Corrections mugshot and his Soundcloud profile picture. Courtesy photos

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Man convicted in robbery spree across King County

He was allegedly involved in over 30 robberies.

Angel Vue of Angel’s Green Flower Shop in Federal Way.

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Angel’s Green Flower Shop makes a name for itself

Angel Vue has been running Angel’s Green Flower Shop at the Federal Way Commons for over a year…

Volunteers mend and hem clothing at the Federal Way Repair Cafe on March 28 at the South King Tool Library. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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South King Tool Library’s Repair Cafe shows the power of fixing stuff

187 items were repaired by volunteers at the latest Repair Cafe hosted by the South King Tool Library…

Monique and Cliff Gatterson are the husband and wife duo behind Swagg-n-Wagon in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/the Mirror

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Federal Way’s Swagg-n-Wagon serves tasty chicken with love

Clifford and Monique Gatterson are the Federal Way community members behind Swagg-n-Wagon Wings & Things — a food…

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Samantha Jolley

Jolley is a unicorn of team leaders and leads by action and example.

Photo by Bruce Honda
Federal Way community leaders at the March of Diapers drive at the Twin Lakes Fred Meyer on March 28.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 3 edition

Join the Mirror for Hot off the Presses on April 8.

Photo by Bruce Honda
This year’s Best of Federal Way winners at the celebration event held March 31 at Brooklake Church. The winners were chosen by readers who voted for their favorite restaurants, businesses and more.

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Best of Federal Way 2026 winners

The winners have been announced in the Mirror’s 28th annual Best of Federal Way contest. More than 8,000…

Two children cross the street right before being hit by the white car on Jan. 21, 2026, at the intersection of 19th Avenue SW and SW Campus Drive. Photo from SafeCity footage

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Dangerous intersections fuel push for pedestrian safety in Federal Way

The upcoming adoption of the city’s new Traffic Safety Action Plan can’t come soon enough for concerned community…