• Cheers to the debate over Federal Way’s form of government. For the second time, voters face one of Federal…
Have you ever noticed how everybody claims to honor our veterans? Even the anti-war activists that despised President Bush proclaim…
For politicians in Olympia, talking about true educational reform is like the cheating husband who tells his wife, “Honey, she’s…
Last week, I had the occasion to remember one of my first teaching experiences. I was either in my first…
The assessor’s office is a low-key King County agency that is usually only noticed around Valentine’s Day when the annual…
Just when I thought that Federal Way was showing spurts of growth as a healthy city, the election coverage revealed…
Think the recent budget passed by the state Legislature was bad? If so, be prepared for something much worse if…
The three most important moments of my life have been: 1. When I became a believer in Jesus Christ. 2….
Well, in case you haven’t heard, Americans are participating in the political process with gusto lately. Representative Adam Smith’s town hall Aug. 25 drew a crowd of 2,500. Representative Brian Baird also drew a huge crowd, with one exchange between him and a U.S. Marine vet now legendary (just Google YouTube for “Brian Baird town hall” and you’ll find it).
As Federal Way students prepare for a new school year, I am reminded of the trials and tribulations of adolescence….
Up until now, the election focus has been on reducing the field of candidates through the primary process. Races for…
If you like Hylebos Creek, the West Hylebos Wetlands, or just plain like the amount of green space Federal Way…
A recent study by the Washington State Board for Judicial Administration (BJA) provides guidance related to protecting our courts from…
When President Barack Obama rolled out a $4.3 billion stimulus package for education, Washington state’s initial share was 43 cents…
By JACK DOVEY, Mayor of Federal Way I would like to start off my thoughts with the statement that I,…
For the 70 percent of you who were otherwise occupied, we just had one very good primary election! Too bad…
Last week, I had one of the most unique experiences of my tenure at the Friends of the Hylebos. With…
Dr. Martin Luther King sacrificed his life so this wouldn’t happen in 2009. This is a cautionary tale of government,…
Two things in life that never seem to be enough: Money and prayer. Thus, for many of us, there’s always…
“Oh what a tangled web we weave” seems an apt description. An already difficult year for the Federal Way City…