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Tran, Edwards round out position 4 | Inside Politics
There are four candidates running for position 4, the open seat on the City Council. Last week we…
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Vacant council position draws 4 | Inside Politics
The retirement of long-time City Council member Jeanne Burbidge has opened the door for four candidates to replace…
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Third mayoral candidate: Mark Greene | Inside Politics
Mark Greene is either incredibly persistent or just plain stubborn. After running for, and losing, several campaigns for…
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Quixote Honda in uphill battle? | Inside Politics
Elections are always about the incumbent, and in this year’s mayoral race that is Jim Ferrell. Has he…
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Ferrell looks to avoid history repeat | Inside Politics
Jim Ferrell wants another term as mayor, but even after four years we still don’t know him very…
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Compassion or politics? | Inside Politics
While the aftermath of the presidential election, alternative facts and the never-ending chaos of the Trump White House…
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Filing week surprises | Inside Politics
Despite a well-oiled rumor mill of speculation, there were still some filing week surprises. It was assumed that…
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Governing is more than photo ops | Inside Politics
It’s filing week for candidates. Who will win, and will our priorities change?
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Federal Way voters a hot commodity | Inside Politics
Democrat and Independent voters in Federal Way have become a hot commodity! And if you’re a Republican voter,…
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Election field not set | Inside Politics
If you are considering running for public office in Federal Way this year, your time is growing short.…
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Will Violence Prevention Coalition report be implemented? | Inside Politics
After several months, the Violence Prevention Coalition steering committee presented its work to the city this past week.…
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Voters’ questions and answers | Inside Politics
I frequently receive questions and like to share them, and my answers, as other readers may have the…
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Sound Transit coming to town, but facing challenges | Inside Politics
When Sound Transit 3 was passed by voters last fall, it established a high point in the next…
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Accountability needed more than ever | Inside Politics
As we look to local elections this year, the chaos in the other Washington reminds us we need…
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Logo talk becomes mayor’s race debate | Inside Politics
An old joke has it that some people went to a fight and a hockey game broke out!…
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City improvements needed | Inside Politics
The city of Federal Way is almost 30 years old. We are far beyond putting council resolutions on…
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Politicians and humor | Inside Politics
I thought former Vice President Joe Biden would be hard to beat for humor. But President Donald Trump…
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Alcott made us better | Inside Politics
The Mirror is what its name says: a reflection of the community it serves, for better or worse,…
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Tiny houses: What if? | Inside Politics
What if, three years ago, we had taken the problem of homelessness seriously? How many people living in…
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Honda presents alternative to Ferrell | Inside Politics
Councilwoman Susan Honda responded to community speculation last week when she announced she will run for mayor against…