🌱 See the new Marian statue welcoming visitors in Federal Way
Federal Way, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Federal Way! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See the new Marian statue welcoming visitors in Federal Way
- Why a former Federal Way mom joined a major immigration lawsuit
- Why Federal Way’s mayor wants homelessness funding frozen immediately
Also on today's calendar: Tour New Homes! Starting at $79,900 - Visit Bow Lake! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 60, low: 48.
- Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 54 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Mary statue at retreat center an expression of 'welcome and care' (nwcatholic.org) — A new Marian statue has been installed and blessed at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center at Palisades in Federal Way, offering visitors a visual expression of welcome, care, and unity. Seattle Archbishop Paul D. Etienne commissioned the custom woodcarving to reflect the archdiocese’s many cultural communities and hopes it reminds a polarized world of shared dignity and family in faith. 
• WA immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano sued for alleged malpractice (bellinghamherald.com) — A former Federal Way resident is among nine immigrants suing high-profile Tukwila attorney Alexandra Lozano, claiming her firm’s tactics damaged their chances to stay in the U.S. The woman says she lost her Federal Way home, jobs, and separation from her U.S.-citizen sons after her green card case was denied and she was refused reentry at the border.
• WATCH: Federal Way mayor seeks ‘audit of every dollar' after KCRHA loses millions – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell is urging an immediate halt to all city spending with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority until a full forensic accounting explains millions in missing funds and mounting debt. He argues taxpayers shouldn’t contribute another dollar until computers, records, and finances are secured and scrutinized, while county and Seattle leaders weigh the agency’s future and demand stronger oversight.
📸 Around Federal Way
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Tour New Homes! Starting at $79,900 - Visit Bow Lake! →
18050 32nd Ave S, SeaTac
1:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Men's Malibu Weekend
Federal Way Young Life Malibu Club, Egmont BC -
English Language Learning (ELL) Classes
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
10:30 am -
Baby Storytime
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
11:15 am -
Drop-In Digital Literacy
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
12:00 pm -
FWPS Early Release
Federal Way Young Life 1829 S 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98003 -
Storywalk at Alderwood Park: Kamala and Maya's Big Idea
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422 -
Baby Storytime
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
10:00 am -
Family Storytime
Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
10:30 am -
Award-Winning Author Appearance →
Barnes & Noble, 31325 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way
11:30 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 23
📣 Federal Way Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wednesday Morning Senior Chats →
Milton Activity Center, 1000 Laurel St, Milton
9:00 am -
320th Library Teen Advisory Board
Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
5:30 pm -
Paint Night! →
Tacoma Public Library Kobetich Branch, 212 Browns Point Blvd NE, Tacoma
5:30 pm -
Men's Malibu Weekend
Federal Way Young Life Malibu Club, Egmont BC
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Goodmorning, my dog Luna just escaped .
i lost site of here on 21st. Ave federal way. Please if you find her .please give me a call. 206-231-1178. This just happened like within the last… (Nextdoor Alderbrook) - Hey guys I am in need of some help.
I have a cat (he’s a male no older than a 1 year). He is peeing on everything. Litter box is always clean, he uses it too. I am getting him neutered… (Nextdoor Twin Lakes South)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Payroll Clerk in Federal Way. Apply here.
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Federal Way. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Federal Way here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Tacoma
- Case #: PUY-CV-PO-2026-0068- Protection Order (tacomadailyindex.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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