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South King Fire Chief Dave Van Valkenburg, left, sits with a guest, District Chief Layne Winter, Deputy Chief Shane Smith and Deputy Chief Lisa Defenbaugh at Poverty Bay Cafe. File photo

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South King Fire chief to retire, deputy chief returns to work

Chief Van Valkenburg’s paid status was extended to Jan. 31, and he will retire on Feb. 1. Deputy…

‘Miss Holmes’ show poster. Courtesy of Centerstage Theatre

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Centerstage presents ‘Miss Holmes,’ a murder mystery with a twist

Show runs Jan. 31 to Feb. 23.

Jorge Martinez Lopez dribbles the basketball for Decatur against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur basketball knocks off Kentlake

Gators score season high points in the win.

Key to Change student Eden Pawlos receives a private lesson from Seattle Symphony violinist Ilana Zaks at the Renton studio. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Key to Change opens doors for local young musicians

Federal Way music students have a new opportunity to access high level musical education with a new location…

The future Hanwoori Garden was among topics at the quarterly gathering of the local Korean community Dec. 17 at Federal Way City Hall. The evening ended with colorful paper airplanes launched at the front of the room, each with a message written on it with people’s hopes for the Hanwoori Garden. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Korean community awaits opening of Hanwoori Garden

The park is an effort between Federal Way and its sister city in Donghae, South Korea.

District 30 State Sen. Claire Wilson, left, and State Rep. Kristine Reeves were the guest speakers at the Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses community conversation event in November at Poverty Bay Cafe. The first Hot off the Presses event of 2025 will be Jan. 14. Mirror file photo

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Jan. 3 edition

Holiday Tree and Light Recycling Event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5…

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Tesla chargers stolen | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

Photos provided by FWPS.

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Federal Way Mirror Athletes of the Week: Winterbreak Pt. 2

Samiyah Gildon (TJ ) Max Kahn (TJ) paired up with Anthony Zanders (Dec) and Victoria Coonradt (Dec)

The Todd Beamer Junior Air Force ROTC poses with school board members at the Dec. 17 meeting. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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FW School Board holds elections, shares update on graduation rates

“Many students enrolled with us in their senior year with credit deficiencies, which make that impossible for them…

Scene from the burglary video. Courtesy image

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Federal Way business owner stays optimistic after burglary

See the video of the burglary. In less than two months, his business was hit with two crimes.

Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner Jay Barbour, right, and his restaurant manager pictured at the Taste of Federal Way in 2019. File photo

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Mediterranean Gyro Grill owner awarded $14.9 million over shooting that left him paralyzed

The money was awarded by the Tacoma City Council.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs…

Titan senior Jaylin Wells dribbles against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Todd Beamer basketball ends 10-year losing streak to Kentridge

Terrence Whiting drops 19 points in win, Jaylin Wells had 15.

Children play games in April 2024 at the Islamic Center of Federal Way in Kent. Someone threw objects that broke windows at the center on Saturday, Dec. 28. File Photo, Keelin Everly-Lang/Sound Publishing

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Vandalism at Islamic Center causes concern about potential hate crime

Man throws objects through windows at Islamic Center of Federal Way mosque before speeding off in pickup

The Federal Way Eagles boys basketball team pose with their George Houston Capital City Classic championship trophy on Sunday. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Federal Way Eagles win Capital City Classic title game in Alaska

Eagles’ height and length result in 61-48 win over Crimson Bears in finale of three-day Juneau tournament.

Volunteers with Stand Up Federal Way worked to clear out trash and debris from within the Hylebos wetlands. The Stand Up Federal Way Community group partnered with the City of Federal Way to remove more than 60 cubic yards of debris from a sensitive area of the Hylebos wetlands. The area was an abandoned encampment where people experiencing homelessness had been living at one point. In a pair of work gatherings July 27 and Sept. 14, dozens of volunteers hauled away sodden mattresses, tarps, a bath tub and even a chandelier out of the area. Pictured from left to right: Don Palumbo, Craig Patrick, Trace Palumbo and Juan Juarez. Courtesy photo

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Year in Review: Federal Way’s top stories of 2024

Plus: Federal Way photo highlights from 2024.

Federal Way Senior Commission member Lana Bostic introduces Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell as the guest speaker at their monthly Senior Commission Connections event on Dec. 18 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Federal Way seniors find connections through commission

Mayor speaks about city’s future and more during recent monthly lunch at the Federal Way Community Center.

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Athlete of the Week: Winter Break Edition Pt. 1

Timaje Johnson and Lauren Williams (TB) named alongside Meegan Meagher and Cohen Vongsady (FW).

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Khamari Johnson

Johnson made eight three-pointers against Kentlake.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Avayah Tyler

Tyler stepped into a key role on the girls basketball team.