🌱 How Federal Way honored 9/11’s 25th anniversary at Station 64

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In today's newsletter:

• How Federal Way honored 9/11's 25th anniversary at Station 64
• Founder of popular Federal Way taqueria chain remembered for lasting legacy
• What the new Metro Flex service could mean for Federal Way riders

Also on today's calendar: GOREJUS AF: All Fun, All Feelings Couples Night — Round 3 | Back to Us and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• We Remember: Federal Way commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 (federalwaymirror.com) — Federal Way first responders and community members gathered at South King Fire and Rescue's Station 64 to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring victims and fallen heroes. The ceremony featured a flag raising, speeches from local police and fire chiefs, patriotic music, and a powerful memorial that includes artifacts from the World Trade Center, Flight 93, and the Pentagon.
   

• El Rinconsito mourns the death of founder Abel Brambila, 53 (b-townblog.com) — Residents who frequent El Rinconsito's Federal Way location may be saddened to learn that founder Abel Brambila has died at age 53. The chain, which began in Kent and now spans seven South King County restaurants including Federal Way, shared a heartfelt tribute honoring his legacy and the community he helped build.
   

• Midweek Roundup: Decision Point (seattletransitblog.com) — Transit watchers in Federal Way will want to note a new Metro Flex on-demand service launching in both Auburn and Federal Way, highlighted in this regional news roundup. The piece also links to coverage of broader Puget Sound transportation, housing, and policy debates, giving context on how regional decisions could shape mobility and development around South King County.
   

📸 Around Federal Way

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Federal Way

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• The Indelible Woman Leisured-Class/ Raising The Bar →
  RST Plaza, 30815-B Pacific Highway South, Federal Way

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• GOREJUS AF: All Fun, All Feelings Couples Night — Round 3 | Back to Us →
  1600 SW Dash Point Rd suite a, Federal Way
• Baby Story Time
  Federal Way 320th Library, 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way
  10:00 am
• Hora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time
  Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way
  10:30 am
• Family Storytime
  Kobetich Branch Library, 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma
  10:30 am
• Toddler Story Time
  Federal Way 320th Library, 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way
  10:45 am
Saturday September 19
• 2026 NPC/IFBB Sasquatch Pro-Am →
  Federal Way WA
  9:00 am
• Federal Way Farmers Market →
  S 316th St., Federal Way
  9:00 am
• Bonsai Basics Class →
  Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 South 336th St, Federal Way
  12:00 pm
• Tiny Tots with Tacoma Little Theatre
  Kobetich Branch Library, 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma
  12:30 pm
• Build a Ukulele
  Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• The All In One Loan Workshop →
  33434 8th Ave S, Federal Way

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning's all.
  I know it's going to be a good day, I got up! (Nextdoor First Avenue and 330th St)

• Avalon Health Care Group posted a job opening for Dietary Aide in Federal Way. Apply here.
• Subway posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Fife. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Federal Way here.

🗞 Nearby News

Des Moines

• Police respond to fatal shooting at Kent-Des Moines Park and Ride Tuesday night (waterlandblog.com)
• Prost! The OktoberCrawl™ brings a progressive Oktoberfest adventure to Des Moines Marina District Friday night, Sept. 18 (b-townblog.com)
• Murrow Fellow leaves her mark (ptleader.com)

Auburn

• Auburn Police test drone system designed to assist with 911 calls (auburnexaminer.com)
• Auburn man arrested for firing shots on U.S. 2 near Everett in July (heraldnet.com)
• Esther Toomb (auburn-reporter.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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