Defining shovel ready in Federal Way | Political cartoon

This cartoon by Frank Shiers was printed in the Feb. 17, 2012, edition of the Federal Way Mirror. - Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This cartoon by Frank Shiers was printed in the Feb. 17, 2012, edition of the Federal Way Mirror.
This cartoon by Frank Shiers appeared in the Feb. 17, 2012, print edition of the Federal Way Mirror.

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updated 4:37 PM February 17, 2012 0

Clinton captured my conservative heart | Firearms Lawyer

In his 1992 presidential campaign, President Bill Clinton was talking a great deal about creating partnerships between private industries and public education.

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updated 4:34 PM February 17, 2012 0

Challenging the deputy mayor's authority | Bob Roegner

At its last meeting, the Federal Way City Council affirmed what might have appeared as a series of boring adjustments in rules and procedures regarding the deputy mayor’s authority, status in office and how committees work.

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updated 4:28 PM February 17, 2012 0

Plan lays ground for Federal Way light rail | Guest column

By King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and State Sen. Tracey Eide (D-Federal Way)

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updated 4:53 PM February 16, 2012 0

Light rail: Political lesson for Federal Way? | Bob Roegner

King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer and State Sen. Tracey Eide demonstrated once again why they are two of the most successful and skilled political problem solvers in the region, as they found a solution to the Sound Transit-Federal Way light rail connection dilemma.

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updated 3:06 PM February 10, 2012 0

Fight for your family planning rights | Amy Johnson

Last Monday found me on a bus to Olympia to lobby against proposed family planning cuts in the state budget and for reproductive parity.

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updated 5:12 PM February 9, 2012 0

Your belated 2012 economic forecast | Andy Hobbs

Speaking of which, Federal Way’s economy is banking on a few things in 2012.

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updated 2:57 PM February 3, 2012 0

Range time on TV: Root for local 'Top Shot' contestant | Firearms Lawyer

Just getting selected as a “Top Shot” participant requires candidates to compete against men and women that are highly ranked in various shooting disciplines. Most are experts with a certain kind of pistol or rifle. It takes the ability to master whatever weapon is at hand in order to be successful on the show.

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updated 2:53 PM February 3, 2012 0

Stormy week in Puget Sound politics | Bob Roegner

Two weeks ago, a winter storm blew through the region and disrupted everything. That is, everything but politics, although there were some winds blowing there as well.

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updated 5:58 PM February 2, 2012 0

Yes for schools: Critical vote for Federal Way's future | Mayor Skip Priest

On Feb. 14, voters will have an opportunity to cast two important votes for our community’s future with the Educational Programs and Operations Levy and the Capital Levy to rebuild Federal Way High School and elementary playgrounds.

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5:40 PM February 2, 2012 0

It's time to flex your girl power | Amy Johnson

A recent Zits cartoon featured Jeremy starting a conversation with his mom. This is unusual behavior for Jeremy. He prevails, though, and begins by saying: “Mom, let’s say you’re a girl and… Oh, wait! You are a girl!”

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updated 4:39 PM January 27, 2012 0