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David Harrison, alongside other Fusion partners digging into the ground at their future duplex on April 11, 2024. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/ Federal Way Mirror

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FUSION builds a new home from the ground up

The nonprofit’s 24th and 25th housing units will be a duplex in Federal Way.

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Couple on Panther Lake Trail robbed at knifepoint | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo

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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…

A digital rendering of what the Federal Way Public Market’s entrance could look like. Photo courtesy of Ron Walker

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Federal Way Public Market concept receives $75,000 for study

The home of the envisioned project is off 320th Street and 23rd Avenue South.

Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous…

Grace Thykkuttathil from Federal Way, a running start student from Highline College. Photo provided by Highline College.

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Federal Way student earns place on All-Washington Academic Team

The award recognizes top scholars from among Washington state’s 34 community and technical colleges.

Scene from a high energy dance fitness class at the Trap Lab. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

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Trap Lab creates space for generational wellness through fun and fitness

The studio offers classes like kickboxing, yoga and dance fitness as well as mental health events.

Volunteers work at Brooklake Blueberry Farm in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 12 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 1-2:30 p.m. April 16 at Poverty Bay…

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Officers patrol ‘problem house’ | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Audrey Deviney

Deviney earned her third letter this season and was named Pitcher of the Year in 2023.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Omaha Lutu-Ili

Lutu-Ili has placed in multiple events at an invitational meet and additionally at a duel.

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Suspect accused of killing man over food stamps in Federal Way

James Richard Hills is being held on $3 million bail.

Many people preparing to pray for Eid al-Fitr inside Pabla Punjabi Palace, 2020 S. 314th St., Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/ The Mirror

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Nearly 1,500 celebrate end of Ramadan in Federal Way

April 10 marked Eid al-Fitr with treats, prayer and fellowship.

Children play games in the children’s tent at the Chand Raat Mela on April 9 at the Islamic Center of Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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‘Night of the new moon’ festivities held closer to home

Islamic Center of Federal Way hopes to host the event again next year.

Kingston Edward in action at Cheney Stadium against Silas. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson baseball heading in right direction

A win under the lights at Cheney Stadium gives TJ four wins in a row for first time…

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Overturned military vehicle causes I-5 backup near Kent, Federal Way

Wednesday, April 10 in northbound lanes near South 272nd Street

Kent Police recovered nearly 800 catalytic converters in a 2021 bust. File photo

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New state legislation fights catalytic converter theft

Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on March 26 adding new regulations to the purchase and sale of…

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) held a ribbon cutting on March 28 to celebrate their new Family Birth Center at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Photo provided by St. Francis Hospital

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Two new birth centers bring expanded care in Federal Way

Family Birth Center at St. Francis Hospital and the Federal Way Birth Center are available for local women.

Josh Sutton of YMCA stands on a newly finished bridge that was one of nine projects completed by NOIA volunteers in September. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Camp Kilworth heads toward August reopening

The first goal is to get the former Boy Scouts of America camp functional for youth to begin…

The musical “First Date” runs through April 21. Performances occur Friday evenings, Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons at the Knutzen Family Theatre, 3200 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way. Photos provided by Centerstage

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Go on a ‘First Date’ filled with music, dance and laughter

See the show at Centerstage Theatre through April 21.