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Well-fed from the Federal Way Farmers Market: Pickled asparagus

Recipe of the week includes asparagus and garlic from the Saturday market.

(L-R) Top row: Yacine Bennour, Kelly Nguyen, Vince Arvin Magno, Vannary Sou, Edward Park. Middle: Emma Wadleigh, Jessica Estevez Rodriguez, Jameyah Rogers, Reyhana Hassan, Roop Dhillon. Bottom: Favour Ayemere, Andrew Dibble, Adetutu Adeshina, De'Aija Reece, Preet Dhillon. Courtesy photos

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16 seniors awarded Washington State Opportunity Scholarships

Sixteen Federal Way Public Schools students have been awarded the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship, the district announced in…

Dr. Tammy Campbell, left, and Dr. Dani Pfeiffer, right. Pfeiffer will take over as superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools on July 1. Courtesy photos

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Outgoing FWPS superintendent takes pay cut for upcoming mentorship year

Pfeiffer’s salary places her as the No. 15 highest paid superintendent or district executive in the state.

Board President Geoffery McAnalloy presents the inaugural Dream Maker Award to Dr. Tammy Campbell on June 8. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Dr. Tammy Campbell presented with district’s inaugural Dream Maker Award

Campbell is stepping down as superintendent of Federal Way Public Schools this June.

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MSC Crab Feed raises over $86K to help local residents

The Multi-Service Center event was held June 5.

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Seniors celebrate final week before graduation

Everything you need to know about Federal Way Public Schools’ graduation weekend June 10-13.

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Tacoma man, 65, dies in crash along Pacific Highway South | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log June 3-8.

A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last summer in north-central Washington. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo

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Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires

The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…

Clockwise from top left: Matthew Oakes (Federal Way), Paul Kwon (Thomas Jefferson), Jasmyne Mendoza (Decatur), Daniel Chung (TAF@Saghalie), and Celina Kim (Todd Beamer). Courtesy photos

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Local high school ASB presidents offer parting words for Class of 2021

To the Class of 2021,

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Man, 20, sustains life-threatening injuries after stabbing

Police have detained the 44-year-old suspect.

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City cancels Fourth of July fireworks show, festival

The City of Federal Way hoping to welcome back the community with celebrations in 2022.

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Two finalists advance in first Federal Way’s Got Talent show

Monthly contests for local singers, musicians are held at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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Federal Way nonprofit helps single parents navigate parenthood

The GOODE Foundation helps single parents connect with resources and develop a sense of hope.

Pedro Miola inspects the panel to ensure the bees are healthy. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard)

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Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest

How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.

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New ownership, same beloved space: Poverty Bay Cafe reopens in Federal Way

Grand opening of Poverty Bay Cafe and ribbon cutting celebration set for 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19.

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Federal Way Symphony returns to live performances with June 13 concert

This concert marks Adam Stern’s debut as music director and conductor of the Federal Way Symphony.

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Council amends hazard pay for Federal Way grocery workers

Hazard pay for essential grocery workers has been extended to cover more businesses in Federal Way.

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As vax rates ease in WA, here come the prizes — including $1 million

Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.

MultiCare Tacoma General Emergency Federal Way is located at 29805 Pacific Highway South in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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MultiCare Tacoma General opens new emergency department in Federal Way

New 24-hour location provides care for illness and injuries as well as diagnostic services.

Jackie Hoernor winces as she gets her Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination during a Walgreen’s Vaccine Clinic at South Pointe on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Everett, Washington. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal

Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.