The North Lake Improvement Center’s annual Fourth of July Parade and Hot Dog BBQ brought community together. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | July 11 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

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Left to right: Green’s mugshot and Taylor on his motorcycle.

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Man sentenced for 2022 crash that killed motorcyclist in Federal Way

The crash happened at 21st Avenue SW and SW 356th Street.

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Hitchhikers rob man | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Soccer stars mingled with crowds of fans and community members from all over the United States, Canada and the world at the Ethiopia Day event as part of the soccer tournament in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/the Mirror

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Soccer tournament draws thousands to Federal Way

Ethiopian Sports Federation of North America (ESFNA) hosts annual sporting and cultural fest.

Photo provided by Carlie Burson.

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Todd Beamer High School welcomes new head volleyball coach

Carlie Burson is making her high school coaching debut after playing volleyball at Hanover College.

Horizon Roofing staff work on the Denny Cabin roof replacement outside West Hylebos Wetlands Park, 411 S. 348th St. Photo credit: Rob Rostad, provided by the Historical Society of Federal Way

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Makeover of Federal Way’s historic cabins begins

The roof of the Denny Cabin was replaced, and plans are in progress to do the same for…

The toe found on the beach. From WSP records request.

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Human toe found at Dash Point State Park

The man who found it said it was an odd thing to stumble across on Father’s Day.

Scene from the July 1 meeting of the Federal Way City Council. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Council delays voting on Federal Way’s opioid settlement spending

The King County Opioid Abatement Council request s change in how administrative funds are disbursed.

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Decatur grad Janson Junk is having a career year with the Miami Marlins

Junk is on his fourth Major League roster, but is making the most impact in Little Havana.

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

Zucchini blueberry bread. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth

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Zucchini blueberry bread | 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 generosity of the Federal Way community shows up in many ways, like this donation of hand-crocheted soap scrubbers is just one example. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Federal Way woman looks out for people in need

Kris Cornyn’s efforts are supported by Grace Church.

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Alleged shooting involving woman and children | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Youth Director of African Young Dreamers Empowerment Programs International (AYDEPI) Fiona Okech gets cheered on by community as she celebrates graduating college at the AYDEPI graduate celebration event on Saturday, June 28.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | July 4 edition

Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…

Pedro Monge-Munoz controls the ball at Junction training. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Battle tested: TJHS alum’s soccer career is path of resilience

Pedro Monge-Munoz bounced back from a knee injury and now is playing for West Seattle Junction.

The City of Federal Way will host a free professional fireworks show for the public July 4 at Celebration Park. File photo

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Quick guide to the 2025 Red, White and Blues Festival in Federal Way

July 4 event at Celebration Park concludes with fireworks.

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SR 18 project to repave eastbound lanes in Auburn

A project to repave a 3-mile stretch of eastbound State Route 18 in Auburn and replace aging bridge…

Anthony Santander as Sebastian at the Friendship Theatre’s performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Friendship Theatre performs Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” | Photos

The vast majority of the roles are filled by actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The structure that caught fire. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Crews extinguish fire at Federal Way storage units

Multiple departments were called in to stop the fire after an hour and a half of working on…