Opinion
General election predictions for Federal Way, nearby races | Inside Politics
As always, I have sought out the best advice possible to make my annual predictions of the winners…
Opinion
Political hits mount in heated Dovey/Freeman race | Inside Politics
Most of the statewide media attention during this election season has focused on the race between Republican Mark…
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Federal Way candidates’ stances on gun measures | Inside Politics
It would probably be impossible to have an election that didn’t have at least one controversial initiative on…
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Political trick or treat in Federal Way | Inside Politics
The candy is on the shelves, children are all talking about what kind of costume they will wear…
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Pot politics in Federal Way | Inside Politics
When does an election not decide an outcome? Several months ago that seemed like a much simpler question.
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Federal Way mayor, county executive share health center win | Inside Politics
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell, King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Councilman Pete von Reichbauer
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Q&A: Views on Weyerhaeuser, PACC, mayor and more | Inside Politics
I frequently get asked questions about the columns I write. Since other readers might have the same questions,…
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More to Doherty’s departure behind the scenes | Inside Politics
Several weeks ago Mayor Jim Ferrell announced that Patrick Doherty would no longer head the Community Development department…
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Nero and Weyerhaeuser? | Inside Politics
What had been feared for many months jumped from rumor mill to reality last week as Weyerhaeuser announced…
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Serious Federal Way candidates already planning ahead | Inside Politics
Will there be an open seat on the City Council next year? There may be.
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What is most important to our Federal Way city leaders? | Inside Politics
At its last meeting, the City Council, along with Mayor Jim Ferrell’s support, passed a resolution opposing King…
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Turnout and guns may be key to District 30 races | Inside Politics
The governor’s office and the Washington State House of Representatives are controlled by Democrats.
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Federal Way’s ‘ready, fire, aim’ economic discussion | Inside Politics
Mayor Jim Ferrell and the City Council recently announced they would put together a task force of community…
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Money matters in heated 30th District Senate race | Inside Politics
You can tell the race for the 30th District Senate seat between Democrat Shari Song and Republican Mark…
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The happy trails of Federal Way Councilman Martin Moore | Inside Politics
The first half of 2014 has been politically spectacular. A controversial superintendent, Rob Neu, leaving town for another…
Opinion
The rise and fall of Patrick Doherty | Inside Politics
Patrick Doherty’s career in Federal Way City Hall started about 15 years ago. However, it has been in…
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Federal Way legislative candidates get early boost with ratings | Inside Politics
The 2014 legislative races are starting to kick into high gear as we pass the July 4 milestone.
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Behind the scenes at the Federal Way Mirror | Inside Politics
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a newspaper?
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Federal Way mayor spurs visible symbols of progress | Inside Politics
We have learned a lot about Mayor Jim Ferrell in his first six months in office, but not…
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Bumps in the road during school board member selection | Inside Politics
When informed that the newest member of the Federal Way Public Schools board was Hiroshi Eto