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The City of Federal Way’s Emergency Manager Kevin Pelley speaking at the Sept. 18 Senior Commission meeting. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Emergency manager advises Federal Way seniors how to be prepared

“Whether it’s Mount Rainier blowing up, a big earthquake, a winter storm, or anything that could affect their…

Roasted cauliflower steaks with mushroom gravy. Courtesy photo

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Roasted cauliflower steaks with mushroom gravy | Recipe of the Week

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

Alderbrook Park in Federal Way is being considered for renaming to celebrate the legacy of John and Mary Conna, who are important figures in Federal Way’s history. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Alderbrook Park one step closer to honoring a local legacy

Proposal for “Conna Park” would pay tribute to a Federal Way pioneer.

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Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average

About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…

Photo of the crime scene from previous Mirror article. Photo courtesy of South Sound News

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Woman pleads guilty to 2022 Labor Day homicide in Federal Way

Prosecuting attorney recommends a 110-month sentence, while her defense recommends 78 months.

The annual meeting of the Federal Way Historical Society was held at Camp Kilworth on Saturday, Sept. 21, celebrating the restoration of the former Boy Scout camp. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 27 edition

Mark your calendar: Hear directly from 30th Legislative District state representative candidates in the Mirror’s annual nonpartisan candidate…

Pictured left to right: Stacie Scarpaci, Ashley Pfaff, and Judge David Larson. Courtesy photo

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Hometown hero: Municipal Court peer counselor brings hope

With her own personal experience, Ashley Pfaff goes alongside people and supports them.

The coffins for participants. Photo courtesy of Wild Waves

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Wild Waves Theme Park offers a 24-hour coffin challenge

Six participants must stay inside a coffin for 24 hours for the chance to win prizes.

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Elderly lady robbed on the street | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Department log.

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Vincent Pham

Pham is 5-0 this season as the Raiders as a team haven’t dropped a match all year.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Isabella Corrales

Corrales has played nearly every minute for Thomas Jefferson as a freshman.

Decatur swimmer doing the breaststroke during the IM relay. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur and Todd Beamer girls swimmers open 2024 season

Decatur has 40 swimmers this season and have built a positive community in the pool.

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

Guests voted for their favorite restaurant at The Taste of Federal Way in this photo from the 2023 event. The event concludes with awards given by judges as well as for People’s Choice, based on votes dropped in these boxes throughout the day. File photo

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Taste of Federal Way returns Sept. 28

Annual event raises money for local nonprofits who partner with each restaurant.

Courtesy of Centerstage Theatre

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Centerstage Theatre presents classic comedy ‘Harvey!’

The show runs Oct. 4 through Oct. 27 in Federal Way.

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Succotash. Courtesy photo

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Succotash | Recipe of the Week

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

Volunteers work to clear out trash and debris from within the Hylebos wetlands. From left to right: Don Palumbo, Craig Patrick, Trace Palumbo and Juan Juarez. Photo provided by Stand Up Federal Way Community.

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Community group tackles trash problem in wetlands

Stand Up Federal Way Community focuses on cleaning up encampments and more.

Katya Wojcik, cofounder and executive director of Project Be Free, and Landon Meyer of the Kent Police Department, connect with other leaders at the South King County City Leaders Breakfast on Sept. 10. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Task force continues its work to reduce domestic violence

Federal Way Police Department took 787 case reports on domestic violence related incidents in 2023.