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The Juneteenth and Pride flags were flown in June 2025 next to the U.S. flag in Federal Way.

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Federal Way flag policy change gets community pushback

Council ends the flying of any “non-governmental” flags at City Hall.

Light rail trains can now be seen running their regular schedule as the simulated service tests the schedule and infrastructure that will open on Dec. 6 to Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Test trains will simulate light rail service until opening day

Long-awaited light rail stations undergo final tests ahead of Dec. 6 opening date.

Ganna Stogniy and her family face an uncertain future like many other Ukrainian refugees. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Tragedy shatters Ukrainian family’s American dreams

Federal Way group offers support as Covington family struggles with immigration status.

Decatur High School student Logan Fant gets to drive his newly rebuilt truck for the first time after being surprised by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Courtesy photos

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Make-A-Wish surprises Federal Way student with revamped truck

Logan Fant is a 17-year-old at Decatur High School who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Rev. Katie Klosterman leads the congregation at Browns Point United Methodist and Rev. Karen Yokota-Love lives in Federal Way, but leads the Blaine Memorial Methodist Church in Seattle. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Faith leaders stand up for Federal Way immigrant community

The threat of deportation or detention further complicates the journey toward citizenship.

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Child’s death leads to multiple charges for Federal Way father

Woo Jin Hahn is currently in jail with a bail of $5 million.

Glen Park At West Campus Apartments in Federal Way. FILE PHOTO

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Federal Way child’s death followed a pattern of suspected abuse

Woo Jin Hahn was arrested in connection with the death of his 5-year-old daughter.

Glen Park At West Campus Apartments on Feb. 18. FILE PHOTO, Federal Way Mirror

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Federal Way child, Seattle man die in unrelated violent incidents

5-year-old girl and 20-year-old man killed afternoon of May 29 in Federal Way

Many demonstrators spoke about the importance of protecting refugees and immigrants that make up much of the Federal Way community. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang /Sound Publishing

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Hundreds participate in Hands Off rally in Federal Way | Photos

It was part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration’s actions and policies.

Councilmembers Jack Walsh and Jack Dovey consider the resolution to support Emerald City Behavioral Health, ultimately voting no. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Federal Way City Council supports youth psychiatric facility in split vote

In a surprise agenda item, a resolution was passed to support facility operator.

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Federal Way hotels for homeless to be fully open by fall 2025

The two King County properties will function quite differently.

Through the trees at the empty facility designed to become a behavioral health crisis center at 822 S. 333rd St., the yellow signs of the roundabout in front of the Federal Way Community Center can be seen (middle right of photo). Council members and community members expressed concern about the proximity of the facility to the community center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Federal Way City Council says no to opening crisis center

Concerns include the location of the proposed center and potential increased police response.

Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).

Charlene Honda at the Day of Remembrance on Feb. 8, 2025, at the Washington State Fairgrounds. Photo by Bruce Honda

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Federal Way woman recalls her time in U.S. concentration camp

‘It’s good for people to hear what happened so that it never happens again.’

Students raise their hands to indicate that they participated in breakfast that morning during attendance. Each class tracks meals a different way, finding how best to seamlessly integrate it into their usual morning activities. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Breakfast in the Classroom program shines in Federal Way | Photos

United Way of King County presents award to Federal Way Public Schools for fighting student hunger

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Climbing gym comes with a solution for the Federal Way community

“One of the most common complaints or issues that I see is that there’s not much to do…

Key to Change student Eden Pawlos receives a private lesson from Seattle Symphony violinist Ilana Zaks at the Renton studio. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang /Sound Publishing

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Key to Change opens doors in Des Moines for local young musicians

Second studio added to go with Renton location

Several alternatives are being considered for the next stage of the link light rail linking Federal Way to the Tacoma Dome. These alternatives compare the possibilities for the segment of this section between Federal Way and Fife. Graphic provided by Sound Transit.

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Public input sought for Federal Way to Tacoma Dome light rail route

Five options include routes along Interstate 5 or State Route 99. Public comment is open until Feb. 10,…

Patrick Moneith teaches Artistic Roller skating at Southgate Roller Rink and also skates at El Centro Skate Rink. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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El Centro Skate Rink in Federal Way expands its repertoire

Rink is growing the presence of artistic skating and adult skate nights with live DJs.

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell and Sound Transit staff stand under Structure C in Kent which includes the longest light rail bridge built by Sound Transit. The bridge was completed recently and they are now moving to the next phase that focuses on the rail itself atop the bridge. KEELIN EVERLY-LANG, Sound Publishing

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Sound Transit completes longest bridge in light rail work

Trains to be tested in Kent, Federal Way as early as the end of this year.