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Peifang (Penny) Shen is a licensed massage therapist in Federal Way who has operated a legitimate business in the city for over two decades. She is one of several massage therapists who expressed how a recently proposed ordinance would impact them negatively.

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Federal Way puts massage business ordinance on hold

Following public comment expressing concerns about a proposed massage business ordinance in Federal Way, the Federal Way City…

Centerstage leadership share updates about the community theatre company in Federal Way at their annual fundraiser event on May 2.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 8 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 9.

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Judge Danielle Havens was elected recently to the Federal Way Municipal Court. Here, Havens is sworn in back in January 2026 by Judge Kimberly Walden of the Tukwila Municipal Court.

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Federal Way looks to clear 800 unlawful drug possession cases

The Federal Way Municipal Court will work to clear unlawful drug possession charges for about 800 people in…

The 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest on May 4. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way man charged with killing man and dog

Police allege that he fatally shot his former friend and his friend’s dog.

Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang speaks to the community at the town hall on April 30.

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Town hall event explores a range of Federal Way issues

Federal Way city leaders invited community members to a town hall on April 30 at Olympic View K-8.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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10-year-old threatening mother with a knife | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Adrian Alonso makes a move with the ball away from his feet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Decatur soccer holds serve against Todd Beamer

The Gators overcame a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Titans.

The 31400 block of 40th Avenue Southwest on May 4. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Male suffers fatal gunshot wound in Federal Way

The man was allegedly murdered by a business associate.

Courtesy photo.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Laniyah Ezell

Ezell ranks 3rd in the NPSL in the pole vault.

Teams came together to celebrate the opening of the local 2026 baseball season in Federal Way. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 1 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 9.

Photo by Bruce Honda
A customer picks out some cherries to take home at a Federal Way Farmers Market in 2025.

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Federal Way Farmers Market grand opening coming May 9

The Federal Way Farmers Market will open for the season at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at its…

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Adaptive bathing chairs and equipment were one item shared at Emma’s Exceptional Equipment Exchange on April 18-19 in Federal Way.

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Federal Way family’s free ‘garage sale’ provides medical supplies

Federal Way resident Andrea Graham held the tenth annual medical equipment exchange on her front lawn on April…

The night of April 29 showing peak bird migration in Washington state. Image courtesy of Purdue AeroEco Lab.

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‘Lights Out’ from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as millions of birds return home

Think of the birds, dim your lights.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

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Student caught with firearm at school | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Uzziah Maldonado-Manzo pitches for Thomas Jefferson. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Thomas Jefferson baseball wins third straight

Raiders ride strong start from Uzziah Maldonado-Munoz for win over rival.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

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Mike Stanley, Martha Collins and Doug Johnson.

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Federal Way gardener’s vision continues to bear fruit | Hometown Hero

Community garden at Federal Way Senior Center generates up to 10,000 pounds of food a year.

A light rail train runs along the Federal Way Extension route. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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FW urges Sound Transit to pursue Tacoma light rail extension

The Federal Way City Council voted April 21 to join the Tacoma City Council and other local leadership…

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Mayor Jim Ferrell, Council President Susan Honda, community leader Shelley Pauls, Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson and Councilmember Jack Walsh pose with the city’s Parks and Recreation mascot, Dougie Fir, on Parks Appreciation Day.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | April 24 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market opens May 9.