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    Life
    The generosity of the Federal Way community shows up in many ways, like this donation of hand-crocheted soap scrubbers is just one example. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Hometown Hero: Federal Way woman looks out for...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • July 5, 2025 7:30 am

    Kris Cornyn’s efforts are supported by Grace Church.

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    Youth Director of African Young Dreamers Empowerment Programs International (AYDEPI) Fiona Okech gets cheered on by community as she celebrates graduating college at the AYDEPI graduate celebration event on Saturday, June 28.
    Federal Way Community Calendar | July 4 edition
    By Mirror Staff • July 4, 2025 9:00 am

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

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    The City of Federal Way will host a free professional fireworks show for the public July 4 at Celebration Park. File photo
    Quick guide to the 2025 Red, White and...
    July 3, 2025 8:00 am

    July 4 event at Celebration Park concludes with fireworks.

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    Anthony Santander as Sebastian at the Friendship Theatre’s performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” Photos by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Friendship Theatre performs Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.”...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • July 2, 2025 5:10 pm

    The vast majority of the roles are filled by actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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    Estela Ortega, El Centro de la Raza staff, and her family. Courtesy photo
    Estela Ortega earns MLK Jr. Medal of Distinguished...
    By Reporter Staff • June 29, 2025 11:30 am

    King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer this month awarded Estela Ortega with the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished…

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    Ami Parker. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Meet Ami Parker: Federal Way Senior Commission member
    By Joshua Solorzano • June 28, 2025 11:30 am

    She’s found a liking for helping seniors through her business and charity.

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    Refrigerator pickled vegetables. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth
    Refrigerator pickled vegetables | Recipe of the Week
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • June 28, 2025 9:30 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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    Federal Way Public Schools was ready to connect with the community at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 21. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | June 26 edition
    By Mirror Staff • June 27, 2025 9:00 am

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

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    Potato cakes with papaya radish salsa. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth
    Potato cakes with papaya radish salsa | Recipe...
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • June 21, 2025 9:30 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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    A Touch of Class played classic big band tunes at the Federal Way Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | June 20 edition
    By Mirror Staff • June 20, 2025 10:00 am

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

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    Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Lavender Graduation celebrates Highline LGBTQ students
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 19, 2025 5:20 pm

    A Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQ student graduates, first created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo in 1995 after she was stopped from attending her own children’s graduations because of her identity as a lesbian.

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    Juneteenth featured many vendors including this local author and storyteller. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Juneteenth: Federal Way nonprofits team up with library...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 19, 2025 2:05 pm

    A mural was completed as part of the festivities.

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    Strawberry chia seed yogurt. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth
    Strawberry chia seed yogurt | Recipe of the...
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • June 14, 2025 9:30 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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    The Multi-Service Center’s Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, June 7, brought the community together at the Muckleshoot Casino. The nonprofit organization reports that the event raised $174,749 to help support social services in the region. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | June 13 edition
    By Mirror Staff • June 13, 2025 7:00 am

    Celebrate Flag Day in an event hosted by the Soroptimists beginning at 10 a.m. June 14 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, located at 650 SW Campus Dr. in Federal Way.

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    Autumn Helene Choceij, winner of the Don Barrows Memorial Scholarship. Photo provided by Federal Way Chorale.
    Student earns FW Chorale scholarship to help with...
    By Mirror Staff • June 7, 2025 1:30 pm

    The Federal Way Chorale announced that Autumn Helene Chociej is the 2025 recipient of the Don Barrows Memorial Scholarship.

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    Strawberry rhubarb bars (gluten free). Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth
    Strawberry rhubarb bars (gluten free) | Recipe of...
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • June 7, 2025 9:30 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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    Decatur High School students perform a medley from their production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” at this year’s Spotlight Awards on June 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Centerstage Theatre nurtures next generation
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 7, 2025 7:30 am

    Spotlight Awards highlight local talent, while Page to the Stage program connects drama students to actors.

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    The Kiwanis Club of Federal Way recently recognized the outstanding leadership, service, and academic achievements of this year’s Dennis Hulse Memorial Key Club Scholarship recipients. These students have gone above and beyond in their commitment to serving others and making a positive impact in their schools and community. Pictured: Susan Honda, FWHS Key Club Advisor; Gabriel Knudsen, FWHS scholarship recipient; An Tran, FWHS scholarship recipient; Gabriel Cruz, TJHS scholarship recipient; Karen Brugato, Kiwanis Scholarship Chairperson; Melissa Hamilton, TJHS Key Club Advisor. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way Community Calendar | June 6 edition
    By Mirror Staff • June 6, 2025 11:00 am

    The Federal Way Mirror invites you to join the paper from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 10 at Poverty Bay Café for informal conversation, coffee, beer, wine and appetizers.

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    Amanda Rambayon, student Natalie (Pretty Morning Woman) Reevis and her mother Maggie Gilham celebrate graduation. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.
    Annual event celebrates Native Graduation in FWPS
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 6, 2025 7:30 am

    The Native Education program provides a variety of academic and non-academic supports to Native scholars.

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    Guests at the VIP night enjoy artworks from around the region in the 2025 Arts Explosion event. Over 1,100 guests attended the event throughout the three days. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    Nearly 1,100 guests attend third annual Arts Explosion
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • June 5, 2025 11:30 am

    See photos from the three-day event held in Federal Way.

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