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Q&A: Washington elections, Federal Way projects | Roegner

You wrote a column about the Republicans trying to win the “big three” — governorship, House and Senate.…

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2012 election will reshape Federal Way politics | Roegner

While public attention is focused on the 2012 election, some political movers and shakers are already speculating about…

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Unzipping Mitt: Funny political tales in 2012 | Bob Roegner

This year has been filled with too many fun comments and stories to wait until the end of…

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Wisconsin politics creep into Washington | Bob Roegner

The attempted recall of Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker turned neighbor against neighbor, split many households and became…

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Independent voters will decide 2012 election | Bob Roegner

As noted in last week’s column discussing the front-runners for several statewide offices, the Democrats appear to be…

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Republicans hope to win the big three | Bob Roegner

There will be a lot of new people in charge of statewide offices in January as several incumbents…

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Question Federal Way candidates in 2012 | Bob Roegner

The campaigns are now in full swing. There are clues you should watch for when evaluating the scores…

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Democrats fight to keep power in Olympia | Bob Roegner

The candidates have now officially filed in what may become one of the most important election cycles in…

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Gay marriage in WA: Triumph or failure? | Bob Roegner

For Democrats, one of the shining moments of this year’s legislative session was the passage of a law…

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Ferrell the Democrat embarks on new political path | Bob Roegner

The dust hasn’t fully settled from Federal Way City Councilman Jim Ferrell’s announcement that he has changed political…

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Q&A: Federal Way and its light rail saga | Bob Roegner

Over the past year, no local story has generated more questions and public interest than the ongoing saga…

Jim Ferrell

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Ferrell alters Federal Way politics again | Bob Roegner

Jim Ferrell has been one of the most visible and intriguing public officials in Federal Way for over…

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Guide for Federal Way political newcomers | Bob Roegner

The most frequent mistake made by candidates interested in holding public office is not being prepared to run…

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Are downtown Federal Way projects doable? | Bob Roegner

The future of downtown Federal Way, and how to improve it, has been a topic of community interest…

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Federal Way’s sexiest election race | Bob Roegner

The most exciting Federal Way area race this year will be to replace Mark Miloscia in the state…

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WA’s clout declines in Congress | Bob Roegner

Next January, when our congressional delegation reconvenes in the other Washington, some introductions are going to be necessary.

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Strange bedfellows in WA state politics | Bob Roegner

Three Senate Democrats voted with Senate Republicans on a procedural motion to pass a budget and send it…

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McKenna has edge in governor race | Bob Roegner

This week, Democratic candidate for governor Jay Inslee finally took his long expected roll of the dice and…

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GOP candidates light up Washington state | Bob Roegner

Last week, the Northwest got a brief moment to bask in the sun of national presidential politics as…

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Want to walk in a mayor’s shoes? | Bob Roegner

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the mayor?