Federal Way community connects with police, fire officials during National Night Out

Federal Way hosts another successful community-connecting event.

The Federal Way Police Department and South King Fire and Rescue visited several neighborhoods to say hello and connect with communities around Federal Way on Tuesday evening.

38 total neighborhoods participated in National Night Out Federal Way.

The annual National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.

— Haley Donwerth

A beautiful view of Mirror Lake at one of Federal Way’s National Night Out neighborhood parties. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

A beautiful view of Mirror Lake at one of Federal Way’s National Night Out neighborhood parties. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Some SKFR Firefighters mingling with residents. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Some SKFR Firefighters mingling with residents. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Kids smile for the camera at the Kitt’s Corner National Night Out neighborhood party. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Kids smile for the camera at the Kitt’s Corner National Night Out neighborhood party. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

National Night Out in Federal Way was full of good food and fun times. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

National Night Out in Federal Way was full of good food and fun times. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Kids waiting in line to get a balloon toy to play with during National Night Out. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Kids waiting in line to get a balloon toy to play with during National Night Out. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Balloons were a popular decoration for National Night Out Aug. 6. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

Balloons were a popular decoration for National Night Out Aug. 6. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

SKFR and the Federal Way Police Department stopped for a picture with some residents during National Night Out. Haley Donwerth/staff photo

SKFR and the Federal Way Police Department stopped for a picture with some residents during National Night Out. Haley Donwerth/staff photo