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    Free Discover Passes for state parks available at...
    August 12, 2025 11:05 am

    The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes binoculars, and guidebooks.

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    The Table gives out free backpacks at last year’s Back-to-School Bash. Photo provided by the Table.
    Free back-to-school resources in Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 10, 2025 7:00 am

    Haircuts, school supplies, food and more will be available for families.

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    Potato corn chowder with lavender. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
    Potato corn chowder with lavender | Recipe of...
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • August 9, 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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    Day trips are just one of the many fun activities offered by the Federal Way Community Center inclusive recreation program, like this recent sewing class activity. When it comes to programs like Safe Return and other proactive programs, Inclusion Coordinator Sabrina Bates says “the more we practice inclusion, the stronger and safer our whole community becomes.” Photo courtesy of the city of Federal Way.
    Safe Return program protects the vulnerable in Federal...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 9, 2025 7:00 am

    Database helps police find adults or children who become lost.

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    Kids Day at Steel Lake Park featured local businesses, nonprofits and bouncy houses. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 8 edition
    By Mirror Staff • August 8, 2025 7:00 am

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

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    Vinnie, Fawn L. and Nea celebrating Pride at Town Square Park on Aug. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    Federal Way Pride 2025 celebrates diversity and more
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 7, 2025 11:18 am

    Event was held at Town Square Park for the first time.

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    The Federal Way Community Festival is coming back noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 at Town Square Park. At last year’s community festival, the electric slide and the cupid shuffle got everyone involved in the fun. Photo by Bruce Honda
    10 things to do in Federal Way before...
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 2, 2025 10:30 am

    There is still at least a month left to enjoy summer in Federal Way.

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    Cilantro pesto. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
    Cilantro pesto | Recipe of the Week
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • August 2, 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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    From left to right: Medichael Mereste, Beatrice Kiraguri, Fiona Okech, Lilian Mburu, Owate Benea, Trina Wamunyu and Sincyere Bell. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    AYDEPI founder empowers Federal Way youth
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • August 1, 2025 11:00 am

    Beatrice Kiraguri is the Mirror’s Hometown Hero for July.

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    Janice Siebenaler and Linda Persha greet guests at the Federal Way Kiwanis Club’s annual Salmon Bake fundraiser July 25 at Steel Lake Park. Proceeds benefit local community organizations and programs. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | Aug. 1 edition
    By Mirror Staff • August 1, 2025 7:00 am

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

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    Kim Hensley. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
    Meet Kim Hensley, one of Federal Way’s prolific...
    By Joshua Solorzano • July 26, 2025 11:30 am

    She’s also the founder of the Federal Way Korean American Parents Association.

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    Baked custard with raspberry sauce. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
    Baked custard with raspberry sauce | Recipe of...
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • July 26, 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 Lakehaven team won the annual speed croquet fundraising event this year, put on by the Rotary Club. Photo by Bruce Honda
    Federal Way Community Calendar | July 25 edition
    By Mirror Staff • July 25, 2025 7:00 am

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

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    Kids learn about safety and bike maintenance at the Mirror Lake Bike Safety Day in May 2025. Photo by Shelley Pauls.
    Federal Way bike safety event returns July 26
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • July 22, 2025 6:05 pm

    This is the second summer that We Love Our City has hosted this free community event in Federal Way.

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    FUSION also provides temporary severe weather shelter when necessary, on top of their other programs to help Federal Way community members escape homelessness. This photo is from their temporary warming shelter in early 2025 at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
    FUSION faces rising costs while supporting homeless community
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • July 20, 2025 7:00 am

    FUSION’s annual summer gala fundraiser is Aug. 9 at Dumas Bay Centre.

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    Baked zucchini and green beans. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
    Baked zucchini and green beans | Recipe of...
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • July 19, 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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    Tamira Tserendavaa leads an exercise session in her garage in Federal Way. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way trainer’s garage is a local fitness...
    By Mariah Hill For the Mirror • July 19, 2025 7:30 am

    “I wanted to create something for the community while I do what I love doing and keep an eye on my kids.”

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    Professional chalk artists created colorful and temporary works of art at the Summer Chalk Art Festival at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. Photo by Bruce Honda.
    Federal Way Community Calendar | July 18 edition
    By Mirror Staff • July 18, 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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    Volunteers work together at the Light of Christ Community Garden as part of the City Serve Day led by We Love Our City Federal Way. This is the 11th year of the event and it took place on July 12, 2025. Photo courtesy of We Love Our City Federal Way
    Volunteers come together to spruce up Federal Way
    By Keelin Everly-Lang • July 17, 2025 5:03 am

    Annual service event is organized by We Love Our City.

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    Cheesy corn dip. Photo by Vickie Chynoweth
    Cheesy corn dip | Recipe of the Week
    By Vickie Chynoweth For the Mirror • July 12, 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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