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Volunteers for Bella Red’s Back to School haircut event received certificates and celebration at the recent Federal Way City Council meeting.

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Council action: Key to the City, Steel Lake update

A representative of the contractor that assesses Steel Lake shared an overview of their findings from June tests…

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Ted Colby and Shannon Colby accept the prize for best decorated booth at the Taste of Federal Way for the Saint Vincent De Paul Parish School. Their restaurant partner was Puerto Vallarta Mexican in Twin Lakes.

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More fall events | Federal Way Community Calendar

Mayor’s Day of Concern and Food Drive: Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. Every year, the city works with…

Local Realtor Pauline Jones gets her copy of Vickie Chynoweth’s new cookbook signed at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

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New cookbook features recipes fresh from Federal Way

Vickie Chynoweth’s weekly recipes also run in The Mirror.

Cancer survivor Michelle Tibbs will share her story at the upcoming event, Soul of a Woman 4, to raise awareness about the importance of getting checked. Photo courtesy of the Rivkin Center

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‘Soul of a Woman 4’ to raise awareness of breast cancer in the Black community

The event is coming up at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event…

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Mitchell Nelson and his son Cameron.

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More insight into a police-involved shooting in Federal Way

Questions linger in the case of Mitchell Nelson’s 2018 death.

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Suspect threatens officers with flare gun | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from Sept. 27-Oct. 3.

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Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year

Meanwhile, some salaried workers and rideshare drivers could see their earnings rise from other state-required adjustments.

Federal Way Symphony volunteer Bob Kellogg sells pretzel necklaces at the Blues Festival held in 2017 at Town Square Park. (Mirror file photo)

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Longtime Federal Way volunteer Bob Kellogg dies

City honored his community involvement by lowering the flag on South 320th Street.

Jireh Ioane lifts up Nehemiah Washington after a touchdown. Photo by Dee Torres

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Gators chomp Tahoma, win on last second field goal

Decatur ends four game losing streak to Tahoma since 2006.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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Volleyball, soccer, tennis, football and more prep sports action | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray chats with coaches and players on recent high school matchups in South King County.

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Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data

DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions

Kristin Speakman is the founder of Bella Red salons and The Mirror's Hometown Hero of the month. At this team Energizer event she helped staff from both salons get to know each other. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Hometown Hero: Salon owner gives back to the community

Kristin Speakman will be recognized by the Federal Way mayor with a Key to the City.

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A local baseball player cheers on members of the Federal Way High School Pacific Islander Club dancers by participating in lafo during one of the dances at the Taste of Federal Way, held Sept. 23.

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Fall events | Federal Way Community Calendar

Don’t miss Branch Out at the Pacific Bonsai Museum, hosted at the former Weyerhaeuser headquarters on Oct. 1…

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Dept. of Commerce awards $35.4 million for solar power projects across the state

Projects across King County were awarded millions in collective funding.

Members of the cabinet for FWPS prepare to deliver their annual back to school updates of the areas of school service that they oversee. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang /The Mirror.

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First school board meeting of the year highlights growth

About 400 more students have enrolled at Federal Way Public Schools this year.

Fall City branch of the King County Library System. Courtesy photo

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King County Library System receives grant to develop a climate action plan

The National Endowment for the Humanities gave a $133,252 grant to help develop climate initiatives.

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Paintballed cars and shoplifters behind bars | Federal Way Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log from Sept. 20-26

Even with a line outside and a parade of event-goers moving from booth to booth to get their array of food, the tables were full of happy guests at Taste of Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/The Mirror

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Taste of Federal Way sees its biggest turnout yet | Photos

Judges awarded first place to K.C. Deez BBQ for their pulled pork sliders.

Senior Madison Mulipola goes up for the kill. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Eagles volleyball will focus on improvement after tough loss

FWHS drops fourth straight to Mount Rainier.

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King County Council members encourage people to not drive for a week

The Week Without Driving is meant to put policy makers, elected leaders and transportation professionals in the place…