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Palestinian style fava beans on a grocery store shelf in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Federal Way educators and faith leaders call for ceasefire in Gaza

Seventeen Federal Way residents were among the 2,551 who signed the Washington Solidarity Statement.

Safeway Pharmacy at 1207 S. 320th Street, Federal Way, offers an HIV prevention drug with no appointment. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way Safeway offers HIV prevention drug

Pilot program allows individuals to walk in anytime the pharmacy is open and meet with a pharmacist.

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Various Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce reports from the past two years. These represent a small sampling of the data and analysis collected by the Chamber over years of research that are being utilized to create their recently announced Economic Development Plan.

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Federal Way Chamber to create regional economic development plan

“We’ve done the research. The time for action is now.”

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Cheryl Hurst, center, and other March of Diapers Drive volunteers help staff from Care Net of Puget Sound load thousands of diapers into U-Haul truck in this 2023 file photo. This year’s March of Diapers Drive will collect donations March 23 at Twin Lakes Fred Meyer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Federal Way Community Calendar | March 15 edition

This year’s March of Diapers Drive will collect donations March 23 at Twin Lakes Fred Meyer from 10…

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Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Jonah Jones

Jones is starting his second season as captain for the Gators soccer team.

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Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Sophie Walker

Walker helped Decatur girls flag football to 10-wins in its first season.

First panel of players sit in front of media members and fans inside the Ron Sandwith Teen Center. Photo Provided by Rodney McCurry.

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Seattle Majestics have a new leader and new energy

Women’s football team’s players and coaches meet with media and fans in Federal Way.

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Virgin Mary statue stolen | Federal Way Police Blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Fish culvert in Issaquah. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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King County fish culvert plan falls short in project prioritization

KC Auditor says that the county is doing lower priority projects first, putting higher ones at risk.

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Federal Way police identify suspect in car prowling spree

According to the department, multiple subjects damaged and prowled around 70 vehicles at eight different locations from Feb.…

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Inmate at SCORE Jail dies from unidentified injury

Makena Buckland, 21, died March 4.

Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

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Stakeholders seek task force for I-90/SR 18 projects

The goal is to bridge communication among cities and residents affected by the construction.

Youngwoon Hills rubs Onit Cafe in Federal Way with his wife, Jihyun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Onit Cafe delivers on bubble tea, Korean Ade and delicious desserts

Since opening in December 2021, Onit has become a favorite spot in Federal Way for studying, getting work…

Design rendering of the Interim Base electric bus charging station in Tukwila. (Courtesy of King County Metro)

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King County Metro breaks ground in Tukwila on electric bus charging hub

The Interim Base will charge dozens of buses serving South King County.

Reinhardt Hollstein is the creator of this unorthodox mixed-media painting, which depicts the fall of the Berlin Wall. Here he poses with the art piece at the first Arts Explosion Festival in 2023. Mirror file photo

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Arts Explosion Festival is returning to Federal Way

Deadline for artists to include their work has been extended to April 20.

Lee Howard as Fagin surrounded by the youth in our 2019 production of “Oliver!” Photo provided by St Luke’s.

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St. Luke’s church offers a nonprofit theater for all

“Everyone’s surprised when they come because they’re expecting a church and they don’t realize it’s actually a professional…

An attorney by day, Three Trees Yoga owner Shawn Harju had been a yogi at the studio for decades before she took over in 2022. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Mindful intentions are set at Three Trees Yoga

“We try to make it so anyone can come in,” Harju said. “With people coming back from COVID,…

Tokyo-Ya Ramen & Izakaya in Federal Way is a favorite stop thanks to its authentic Japanese cuisine. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Itadaki-masu: Tokyo-Ya Ramen ranks high for Japanese cuisine

Local ramen shop wins best Japanese food in Best of Federal Way contest.

The Mirror’s Best of Federal Way 2024 winners were announced March 6 at the Federal Way Community Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Best of Federal Way 2024: Celebrating all things local

See the list of this year’s winners as well as photos from the Mirror’s event.

Jaqueline Garcia Castillo and her team at Mujer Al Volante watch Federal Way City Council candidates as the speak to voters at a forum on Wednesday. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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Mirror’s Hometown Hero of the Year: Jaqueline Garcia Castillo

Castillo is the director and founder of Mujer Al Volante, a non-profit that provides driving instruction for women…