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Senior Health Fair on May 16 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Senior Advisory Commission hosts second Senior Health Fair

Around 60 vendors and 200 people gathered at the Federal Way PAEC.

Seniors using tech. Photo via Pexels

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Commission member wants to help seniors embrace the internet

Reynolds, in his 70s, said he’s a big supporter of people using the internet and wants to help…

The Thomas Jefferson High School band, Federal Way Police Department motorcycle and bike patrol, Mayor Jim Ferrell, and Federal Way City Councilmembers Susan Honda and Jack Walsh joined the coaches and swim team captains in the annual Marine Hills Pool Opening Parade on May 18. Photos by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 24 edition

Coming up: The Arts Explosion Festival is back for round two this year from May 29 to June…

Kaneka Borja from Evergreen Middle School showcased multiple ways to filter water as part of a class on the science of the International Space Station. Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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CTE Showcase teaches students skills that pay the bills

Thomas Jefferson High School was packed with students driving robots, tending to live chicks, demonstrating cooking and pottery,…

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Pitchfork-wielding man chases workers | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way Police Blotter

Tirzah Idahosa, Trenise Rogers and Allison Fine share a letter on May 21 as members of the Diversity Commission responding to an incident of a racist message displayed on an electronic message board in February. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Council addresses racist message on electronic sign

Federal Way Diversity Commission members share thoughts on the incident.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever shrugs as she looked for a foul on a three-point attempt in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Storm beat Fever in front of franchise record crowd

Jewell Loyd’s season high of 32 points fuels the win in Caitlin Clark’s first pro visit to Seattle.

Sophie Walker on second base on day one of the district tournament for Decatur. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Decatur fastpitch falls in district tournament

Despite winning two games, Gators come up short of state tournament dreams.

Assistant Instructor Ken Dawe demonstrates how close you should stay to your buddy as a member of the Community Emergency Response Team when responding to a disaster. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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If disaster strikes, these citizens will be ready

Federal Way’s emergency preparedness courses teach life-saving skills.

Housing needs for Federal Way. Graphic courtesy of the City of Federal Way

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Does Federal Way have enough affordable housing?

A look at the types of housing in the city.

Strawberry and red spinach salad. Courtesy photo

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Strawberry and red spinach 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…

Federal Way police and citizens meet for Coffee with a Cop on May 15 at the Starbucks in Target at The Commons Mall. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Federal Way Mirror

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Citizens connect with Federal Way police over coffee

National Police Week includes informal conversation meetup with the Federal Way Police Department.

Federal Way City Councilmember Susan Honda tours a mobile library May 11 at the annual Touch-A-Truck event at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda

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Federal Way Community Calendar | May 17 edition

The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 1-2:30 p.m. May 21 at Poverty Bay…

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Call to escort service backfires | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police blotter.

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Voting is now open for the Federal Way Mirror’s Athletes of the Year

Winners will be announced June 3.

Men serving halal food on Eid Mubarak 2024. Photo By Joshua Solorzano/Federal Way Mirror

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Washington state passes Halal Food Consumer Protection Act

Federal Way Muslim activist details how this bill came about and why it is important for the Muslim…

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Spanaway man charged in death of Federal Way man at Kent bar

Suspect reportedly shot victim eight times inside Meeker Street Bar & Grill.

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Feds indict 9 South King County residents on drug trafficking charges

Those accused from Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Enumclaw

A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

Centerstage Theatre presents “Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith.” Courtesy image

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Centerstage presents ‘Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith’

The show runs May 24 through June 16 in Federal Way.