With the beautiful weather we’ve been having and an earlier primary, about 75 percent of the voting public may not have noticed, but there are… Continue reading
Why would anyone want to be the King County assessor?Two decades ago, Bruce Holland passed away suddenly just a few months into his term. Norwood… Continue reading
When Eric Faison decided not to seek re-election, the Federal Way City Council lost one of its more knowledgeable and respected leaders.Faison will be hard… Continue reading
What do the citizens of Federal Way want in a judge?Incumbent Judge Michael Morgan has drawn five challengers with different backgrounds in a race where… Continue reading
The most exciting race for King County executive in 20 years is now under way.But when voters changed county government to be non-partisan, they didn’t… Continue reading
With his June 18 resignation as King County Assessor, and his sentencing June 19, Scott Noble brought to a close a 16-year record — and… Continue reading
Where did all these people come from?A few months ago, it appeared we were in for a very quiet election cycle here in Federal Way.… Continue reading
The Federal Way City Council is considering two major policy issues that will have a profound effect on how city government works in the future.They… Continue reading
They’re off and running — and there won’t be a lack of candidates ringing your doorbell.The headliner will be the most exciting race for King… Continue reading
Neal Beets is a good and decent man who tried his best to be a successful city manager for Federal Way.But the fact that he… Continue reading
In November 2008, Federal Way Municipal Court Judge David Larson had a “hot potato” in his hands.Court supervisor Cindy Roque had made allegations of possible… Continue reading
Federal Way made the news again recently: A former employee filed a claim for damages for $500,000 against the city and the municipal court, alleging… Continue reading
The Neal Beets era as Federal Way’s city manager came to a quiet end last week with the city council voting 5-2 to approve a… Continue reading
Just when you thought those lazy, hazy summer days of barbecues and relaxation were just around the corner, Federal Way City Council member Eric Faison… Continue reading
The news that King County Assessor Scott Noble’s recent hearing on his DUI/vehicular assault charge had been canceled caught the attention of many in the… Continue reading
Being on the city council is never easy, but sometimes the unintended twists and turns of even the simplest, most straight-forward ideas are enough to… Continue reading
Most of you haven’t read much about this year’s race to replace King County Executive Ron Sims.That’s because Sims hasn’t left yet and may not… Continue reading
The end of the 2009 state legislative session is in sight.Barring something unforeseen, they will adjourn April 26. The last month will really tell what… Continue reading
Are you red or blue?Are you a Republican or a Democrat? Or, like many Washington state voters, are you a little of both?Some people aren’t… Continue reading
It’s early in the political season. So I wasn’t overly surprised when I read a letter to the editor where a citizen was demanding more… Continue reading