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The Kiwanis Club of Federal Way recently recognized the outstanding leadership, service, and academic achievements of this year’s Dennis Hulse Memorial Key Club Scholarship recipients. These students have gone above and beyond in their commitment to serving others and making a positive impact in their schools and community. Pictured: Susan Honda, FWHS Key Club Advisor; Gabriel Knudsen, FWHS scholarship recipient; An Tran, FWHS scholarship recipient; Gabriel Cruz, TJHS scholarship recipient; Karen Brugato, Kiwanis Scholarship Chairperson; Melissa Hamilton, TJHS Key Club Advisor. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 6 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 10…

Amanda Rambayon, student Natalie (Pretty Morning Woman) Reevis and her mother Maggie Gilham celebrate graduation. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Annual event celebrates Native Graduation in FWPS

The Native Education program provides a variety of academic and non-academic supports to Native scholars.

Selena Taylor speaks at the Federal Way City Council meeting on June 3 along with her mother Betty Taylor. They brought several posters up to the podium with them, honoring the memory of their son and grandson, respectively, Ezra Taylor, who died of gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Two gun safe giveaways this week Federal Way

FWPD giveaway funded by fine of local gun retailer.

Guests at the VIP night enjoy artworks from around the region in the 2025 Arts Explosion event. Over 1,100 guests attended the event throughout the three days. Photo by Bruce Honda.

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Nearly 1,100 guests attend third annual Arts Explosion

See photos from the three-day event held in Federal Way.

“West Shore.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…

Geron White, coaches and dad Geno (far right) stand next to his meet winning triple jump. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Jumpin’ Geron: FWHS senior leads charge in the air

Geron White dominates at state track and field championships.

All 16 nominees and their athletic directors stand together at the Athlete of the Year Ceremony on June 2 at Federal Way High School. Photo provided by FWPS.

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Federal Way’s Austin May and Meeghan Meagher named Athletes of the Year

Nearly 40,000 votes were cast by the community in this year’s contest.

City employees pick up a Pride flag on their way into work after the flag raising event on June 2 at City Hall. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way raises Pride flag: ‘Diversity makes us stronger’

June proclaimed as Pride Month by the city.

Courtesy Photo, WSDOT

Northwest

Brief overnight SR 167 closures this month in Renton, Kent and Auburn

June 8-9 in Kent; June 9-10 in Renton and June 12-13 in Auburn

Glen Park At West Campus apartments on Feb. 18. File photo

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FW child’s death followed a pattern of suspected abuse

Woo Jin Hahn was arrested in connection with the death of his 5-year-old daughter.

Students from Hachinohe, Japan, get an introduction to Federal Way and the United States by meeting police officers and holding riot shields. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Students from Federal Way sister city Hachinohe come to visit

Hachinohe is one of three sister cities with Federal Way.

Rosi Bolatagici is the Pasifika Food Networks Manager at the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington (PICA-WA). Here she shows off some fresh, locally grown produce that is available at their pantry to support community members facing food insecurity. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Fighting hunger is about more than food | Hometown Hero

Rosi Bolatagici advocates for food justice through PICA-WA pantry in Federal Way.

Cabbage chicken ramen salad. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

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Cabbage chicken ramen salad | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Rosi Bolatagici of PICA-WA, David Berg, and David Harrison of FUSION talk with consultants Aaron Zaretsky and David Berg about the feasibility study and possibility of Federal Way Public Market in general. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Study shows potential impact of Federal Way Public Market

Consultants found that a public market in Federal Way could be both highly successful and bring significant benefits…

Glen Park At West Campus Apartments on Feb. 18. FILE PHOTO, Federal Way Mirror

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Federal Way child, Seattle man die in unrelated violent incidents

5-year-old girl and 20-year-old man killed afternoon of May 29 in Federal Way

Kids from elementary through middle school learned the basics of rugby May 24 with Federal Way Warriors Athletics. The team has grown to over 100 registered this year. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 30 edition

Arts Explosion Arts Festival: This three day event runs from 10 a.m. May 30 through 5 p.m. June…

Jonathan Montejano at his sentencing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Kent man on ‘crime spree’ given 30-year sentence for 2023 homicide

Robert E. Blowe III, 26, was fatally shot in the parking lot of an auto parts store in…

7-Eleven at 31006 Pacific Highway South. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/the Mirror

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Suspect accused of two 7-Eleven robberies in Federal Way

The man was detained and admitted to the robberies, plus four more in Tacoma.

Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association

Northwest

More specialty license plates on the way in WA

Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

Mohagani Townsend (middle) stands with family and friends along with King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer (at far right) on May 28 at T-Mobile Park. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Mariners pay tribute to TJHS baseball coach Joe Townsend

Family and friends gathered on the field before the game.