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    Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs
    Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County...
    By Bailey Josie • October 12, 2025 7:30 am

    In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to perform their music and make friends.

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    With only two weeks left until their 2025 performance, munchkin actors practiced a group dance for St. Luke’s production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    St. Luke’s Theatre Company presents “Annie”
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 12, 2025 7:00 am

    Popular musical opens Nov. 7 in Federal Way.

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    Photo by Vickie Chynoweth 
Carrot potato fritters.
    Carrot potato fritters | Recipe of the Week
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • October 11, 2025 8:00 am

    Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick up the local ingredients needed for this week’s recipe. The farmers market is located behind The Commons mall along South 324th Street in Federal Way.

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    Ganna Stogniy and her family face an uncertain future like many other Ukrainian refugees. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Tragedy shatters Ukrainian family’s American dreams
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 11, 2025 7:30 am

    Federal Way group offers support as they struggle with immigration status.

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    Guests of all ages enjoyed hands-on activities like pumpkin decorating and face painting at the Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 10 edition
    By Mirror Staff • October 10, 2025 10:30 am

    Celebrating 5 Years with Adam Stern: At 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 enjoy a concert presented by the Federal Way Symphony at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

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    Federal Way Municipal Court Chief Prosecutor Jennifer Castleton and Judge David Larson at Federal Way’s Community Court on Sept. 18. Castleton and Larson are two of the people who helped set up community court in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
    FW Community Court carries on despite lack of...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 4, 2025 7:30 am

    Program helps participants make positive changes in their lives and break the cycle of crime.

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    Sue Thacker at the Federal Way Senior Center food bank. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Top volunteer streamlines FW senior center’s food bank
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 3, 2025 5:00 pm

    Sue Thacker is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for September.

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    Guests enjoy viewing bonsai at the Pacific Bonsai Museum fundraiser Branch Out on Sept. 28. The event was held at the former headquarters building of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Oct. 3 edition
    By Mirror Staff • October 3, 2025 10:00 am

    The Federal Way Mirror’s 2025 candidate forum will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Family Life Community Church’s auditorium, 32275 32nd Ave. S., Federal Way.

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    El Paisano Tamales celebrates winning first place from the judges at Taste of Federal Way 2025. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Superheroes theme highlights Taste of Federal Way 2025...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • October 2, 2025 4:12 pm

    This year’s Taste of Federal Way was held Sept. 27 and featured a superheroes theme. The annual event raises money…

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    Tom Stewart. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Tom Stewart: A man dedicated to Federal Way’s...
    By Joshua Solorzano • September 27, 2025 10:30 am

    He left the Federal Way area for nearly 50 years, but returned to establish a legacy.

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    Jessica Rosado and Teri Hardy from Valley Cities discuss suicide prevention strategies in Federal Way with police officer Sarah Montjoy after the quarterly coffee chat on Sept. 17. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/the Mirror
    Suicide prevention: ‘Shedding light on a dark place’
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 26, 2025 1:30 pm

    Valley Cities Behavioral Health focused this quarter’s coffee chat on suicide awareness and prevention.

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    Volunteers from Tacoma and Federal Way partnered up to clean up litter along the BPA Trail on Saturday, Sept. 20, hosted by the city’s public works department. Photos by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 26 edition
    By Mirror Staff • September 26, 2025 11:00 am

    Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

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    Federal Way Cooperative Preschool to host its Spaghetti...
    By Mirror Staff • September 21, 2025 11:30 am

    Federal Way Cooperative Preschool (FWCP) is hosting its Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at…

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    Baked pears with chevre and bacon jam. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
    Baked pears with chevre and bacon jam |...
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • September 20, 2025 8:00 am

    Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick up the local ingredients needed for this week’s recipe. The farmers market is located behind The Commons mall along South 324th Street in Federal Way.

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    Mother and daughter artist duo Lia Aguirre and Angelica Juarez pose with Juarez’ paintings at the Arts Alive photo drop off. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    New art by local artists up at the...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 19, 2025 1:30 pm

    Arts Alive is a juried art exhibition designed to give regional artists the opportunity to display their works in a public setting.

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    Community members learned about how to make sustainable changes, and about the larger ecosystem they are a part of, at RAINfest on Sept. 14 at Steel Lake Park. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Sept. 19 edition
    By Mirror Staff • September 19, 2025 11:00 am

    Federal Way Farmers Market is open 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Saturdays through October at The Commons mall.

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    Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang speaks at the 9/11 memorial event, against a backdrop of the firefighters who lost their lives responding to the attacks. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    ‘Let us honor the fallen through our actions’
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 18, 2025 9:19 am

    South King Fire hosts annual 9/11 memorial event.

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    The 2024 restaurant and nonprofit winners of the Taste of Federal Way celebrate their accomplishment. Photos by Bruce Honda.
    New restaurants and more will highlight Taste of...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • September 15, 2025 8:30 am

    Annual community event returns Sept. 27 at the Federal Way Farmers Market.

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    ”Miss Holmes Returns” will open on Oct. 3. Courtesy photo.
    Centerstage begins its season of mystery on Oct....
    By Mirror Staff • September 15, 2025 7:00 am

    “Miss Holmes Returns” is a standalone sequel to last year’s hit production.

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    Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
Apple blueberry muffins.
    Apple blueberry muffins | Recipe of the Week
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • September 13, 2025 8:00 am

    Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick up the local ingredients needed for this week’s recipe. The farmers market is located behind The Commons mall along South 324th Street in Federal Way.

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