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The 2025 Federal Way Juneteenth event at the Federal Way Library opened with a performance by local youth.

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Juneteenth will be celebrated on June 13 in Federal Way

The Juneteenth flag may not be flying at Federal Way City Hall this year, but local organizations Phenomenal…

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Community members gathered May 23 for the Field of Honor event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Federal Way and Jack and Linda Butcher. The event honored service members and veterans while raising funds through the event and pancake breakfast to support disabled veterans and the American Lake Veterans Golf Course, serving wounded and disabled veterans.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | June 5 edition

Most Saturdays: Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May 9 to Sept. 26 in…

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Woman walks toward officers with butcher knife | Federal Way Police Blotter

May 26

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King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer pictured with Lu, Ken, Jesse, and Epi Johnson.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service goes to Ken and Jesse Johnson

King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer awarded Ken and Jesse Johnson with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal…

These pieces were created through the Crafts and Creativity program through Federal Way Inclusive Recreation and were displayed at this year’s Arts Explosion event. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Arts Explosion celebrates creativity and multiple mediums

Federal Way’s annual juried art exhibition Arts Explosion just keeps growing.

Avana Star Lake Apartments in Federal Way. Google Maps

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Teen, 16, dies in shooting at apartments in Federal Way

A 16-year-old male died from gunshot wounds in the late evening of June 1 at the Avana Star…

Callie Moore (left) and Ethan Flavel (right) stand beside John Yellam (far left), FWPS Superintendent Dr. Dani Pfeiffer (second from left) and Federal Way Mirror Reporter Ben Ray (far right). Photo provided by FWPS.

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2026 Federal Way Mirror Athlete of the Year results

Ethan Flavel and Callie Moore named athlete of the year by voters.

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What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans…

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Carl Gipson, Vice President of External Affairs at Comcast, speaks at the grand opening event of its newest Flagship Lift Zone at El Centro de la Raza.

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Grant supports digital learning at Federal Way nonprofit

El Centro de la Raza (the Center for People of All Races) opened a new resource on May…

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Hometown Hero for May 2026, Barbara Fey.

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FW Lions Club member honored for helping babies | Hometown Hero

The Federal Way Lions Club received a prestigious Kindness Matters Service Award for its Sleepers for Newborns project…

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Volunteers from We Love Our City Federal Way hosted the Bike Safety Event at Mirror Lake Elementary.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 29 edition

Most Saturdays: Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May 9 to Sept. 26 in…

This cover sheet from the Fill and Grade plan for the Podium I-5 project shows how the proposed warehouse will be oriented within the former theme park location. Accessed via city documents.

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Giant warehouse planned for Wild Waves property in Federal Way

The final season of the Wild Waves Theme Park is currently underway, but plans have already been filed…

Photos of Abdimalik Saeed Abdullahi. Courtesy of LaunchGood.

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15-year-old dies in suspected hit-and-run

Donations are being sought for his family, who are facing financial burdens as a result of his death.

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Glenfield Watkins.

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$15M settlement reached in lawsuit vs. Federal Way Public Schools

The lawsuit alleged that the district was negligent when Glenfield Watkins, now convicted of sexual assault, abused two…

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Mutual combat gone wrong | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

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The original ‘it’s complicated’: Centerstage presents ‘She Loves Me’

Anonymous letters and mistaken identities entwine with a gorgeous score and wonderful characters in this delightful, elegant musical…

NFL legend Warren Moon shares an inspirational speech at the Strong Youth Strong Communities Summit.

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Youth mental health summit inspires local students

Students from six middle schools and a teen center participated in the third annual Strong Youth Strong Communities…

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The Federal Way Chorale performed the Sounds of Spring: Americana concert at 4 p.m. May 16 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 22 edition

Most Saturdays: Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from May 9 to Sept. 26 in…

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Man in his 30s picks up juvenile he met on Discord | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.