Opinion
Stand off on taxes and cops | Inside Politics
At the mayor-council retreat two weeks ago, there was a brief, but telling, exchange between Mayor Jim Ferrell…
Opinion
Could Honda or Jarvis challenge Ferrell? | Inside Politics
Incumbent Mayor Jim Ferrell recently announced he will run for re-election. Ferrell points to building the Performing Arts…
Opinion
Education lead issue for legislature | Inside Politics
Last week I was in Olympia to watch democracy in action in what is likely to be a…
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Candidates for office in 2017 | Inside Politics
Three seats on the Federal Way City Council will be up for election this year, and they could…
Opinion
Future mayors and the Celski appointment | Inside Politics
In my last column, I made a reference that several local residents might see themselves as a future…
Opinion
Newsmakers of 2017 | Inside Politics
The year 2017 is a local election year where major community issues will be debated and the stage…
Opinion
Public Official Awards for 2016 | Inside Politics
Each year I try and note special awards for issues and leaders in the community. Categories change each…
Opinion
Federal Way moratorium ploy goes horribly wrong | Inside Politics
The plan seemed simple enough; after all, Industrial Realty Group had opened the door. All Mayor Jim Ferrell…
Opinion
2016 political humor | Inside Politics
Every year politicians and community leaders make comments worth sharing, and 2016 was no exception.
Opinion
Finding the political will to end poverty | Inside Politics
This week we celebrate another Thanksgiving with turkey, potatoes, pumpkin pie and football on a high definition big…
Opinion
Big Upset, Washington Normal | Inside Politics
A few weeks ago Donald Trump said “the election is rigged.” He also said, “the Electoral College is…
Opinion
No forgery, but way too cozy | Inside Politics
Two separate complaints were recently filed against Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell’s Chief of Staff, Brian Wilson.
Opinion
Washington, D.C. politics have officially arrived | Inside Politics
Just last month, incumbent Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee led Republican challenger Bill Bryant 39 percent to 30, according…
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Candidates for Federal Way Mayor 2017 | Inside Politics
We are in the middle of the 2016 elections for the major offices in our state and nation,…
Opinion
Keeping an eye on Olympia this session | Inside Politics
I was in Olympia last week talking with legislators, and what a week it was! There was a…
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Keeping score of 2016 candidates | Inside Politics
You are going to need a scorecard and an eraser to keep track of the names running for…
Opinion
The race for Washington governor 2020 | Inside Politics
The first week of the state legislature was great theater if you are following the battle for power…
Opinion
2016 Legislature, politics over policy | Inside Politics
Attendance was a little light at church this past Sunday due to the 10 a.m. start time of…
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Why 2016 will be a great political year | Inside Politics
This is what political columnists live for, as 2016 could be one of the most exciting political years…
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2015 political award winners in Federal Way | Inside Politics
There weren’t many contenders for this award, but the award for “Most Candid Comment” by a candidate for…