Keelin Everly-Lang

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

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

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

Federal Way City Council says no to opening crisis center

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

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
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

Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

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

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

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.’

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

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

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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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 in Federal Way.”

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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

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

Second studio added to go with Renton location

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
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.

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, 2025.

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.
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

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.

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
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

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.

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
The inaugural flight of the new direct flight between Seattle and Manila from the Philippine Airlines (PAL) lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Oct. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

Federal Way Filipino community embraces direct flight from Seattle to Manila

October is also Filipino American History Month.

The inaugural flight of the new direct flight between Seattle and Manila from the Philippine Airlines (PAL) lands at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Oct. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing
The El Centro Skate Rink will now be partially powered by solar panels on the roof through a grant from Puget Sound Energy. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Solar panels help Federal Way’s El Centro Skate Rink save money

‘We want Federal Way to know that El Centro de la Raza is for all people,’ says executive director

The El Centro Skate Rink will now be partially powered by solar panels on the roof through a grant from Puget Sound Energy. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
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South King Fire’s new benefit charge is passing | Primary election 2024

Preliminary results after 8 p.m. Aug. 6 are showing 65.43% percent voting yes

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Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert stands with service providers who spoke at his press conference on Wednesday, July 31, at FUSION Family Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

Reichert talks homelessness during campaign stop in Federal Way

Republican candidate for governor endorses executive order made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Republican candidate for governor Dave Reichert stands with service providers who spoke at his press conference on Wednesday, July 31, at FUSION Family Center in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing
Selena Taylor on the bench that honors her son Ezra Taylor, who was killed by gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.

Family of gun violence victim helps Des Moines community and others

Aims to reduce violence in memory of Ezra Taylor, who died in a 2021 triple shooting outside bar

Selena Taylor on the bench that honors her son Ezra Taylor, who was killed by gun violence in 2021. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror.
The inside of Sound Transit’s light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in South Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO

Sound Transit facility slated for megachurch property in Federal Way

South 336th Street location will displace the Christian Faith Center as well as residents and businesses.

The inside of Sound Transit’s light rail Operations and Maintenance Facility in South Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO
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Investigators bust drug trafficking operation in King County

Thousands of fentanyl pills reportedly were kept at a Federal Way storage facility.

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2-year-old dies in Federal Way shooting

Incident took place in a parking lot near the 100 block of Southwest Campus Drive near IHOP.

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