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Welcome to Olympia Mr. Johnson
Sometimes making a law isn’t pretty, and by the time everybody weighs in, that great idea may look…
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19 want to join Federal Way City Council
The six remaining council members will decide who the new council member will be, and politics will play…
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South King Fire and Rescue needs to think of public transparency
The “old boy’s club” that is our fire department doesn’t appear all that interested in having the taxpayers,…
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Short legislative session turns left
With a progressive agenda including comprehensive sex education, clean fuel standards and gun violence, Democrats will need to…
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Mayor’s style divides Federal Way community
Ferrell’s pattern of behavior is dividing the community in such a negative manner he needs to rethink his…
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Federal Way in 2030 or beyond
Federal Way needs a community-wide shuttle bus system, interesting shops, better permitting and more.
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Federal Way public official awards for 2019
The “It’s the Right Thing To Do” Award goes to Mayor Ferrell as he agreed to fly the…
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Intrigue and strategy of replacing Rep. Kristine Reeves
Although the new appointee for the vacant 30th District seat must be a Democrat, the alignment opens the…
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Honor those who went before
These officials and many others served with distinction even on the occasions when you disagreed with them.
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Political quotes and odd comments
Ferrell’s tendency for hyperbole got the better of him as he quoted President Ronald Reagan at the Berlin…
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Strained relationship between legislators, city of Federal Way
Legislators were seeking information and accountability from City Hall and did not appear happy with some city answers.
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Council punts pride flag back to mayor
It’s rare when a public official gets a second chance to do “the right thing.”
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Possible vacant Federal Way City Council seat in 2020
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell is endorsing Jesse Johnson because it will look good to Democrats.
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Pride flag resolution, inclusion or politics?
The Federal Way mayor has control of all city facilities and could have used his authority to join…
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What will elections mean to Federal Way mayor-council alignment?
Election revealed some relationships that will provide clues to new potential voting blocks.
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Uneven turnout despite issues
In the short-term, the big news was the defeat of the advisory vote to allow pot stores in…
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Elections aren’t done, but candidates thinking ahead
Planning for 2020 state races has been going on for months, as has the maneuvering for the next…
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Turnout key in off-year election
Here are the likely local winners of this November’s election.
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Edwards and Magruder: Controversial contrasts
Sharry Edwards’s race for council and Tenya Magruder’s run for school board were noteworthy for their choices that…
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Elections: What compass will Federal Way follow?
Here are some random observations on the candidates.