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Election 2009 and the status quo | Bob Roegner
There are big changes ahead in the King County Courthouse and possibly Federal Way City Hall. But the…
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More Federal Way election picks | Bob Roegner
The races for Federal Way City Council have had to share center stage with the races for judge…
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Election picks and coin flips | Bob Roegner
Who’s going to win all these elections we’ve been following for the past several months? I’ve consulted with…
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Superintendent Tom Murphy leaves big shoes to fill | Bob Roegner
On Tuesday, the announcement many had feared became reality. After 42 years in education, with 22 in Federal…
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City council candidates eye the prize | Bob Roegner
There are three seats on the Federal Way City Council up for election this year. Incumbents Jeanne Burbidge…
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Judgment day approaches in Federal Way judicial race | Bob Roegner
In most cities, incumbent municipal judges run unopposed, or the races are uncomplicated low-key affairs — but not…
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Elected mayor debate: Round two | Bob Roegner
Like the phoenix, the issue of what form of government we should have has risen again. Should we…
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Federal Way School Board candidates provide clear contrasts | Bob Roegner
If education is your hot button, you’ll probably enjoy this year’s Federal Way School Board races. For several…
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King County assessor race is all about name and message | Bob Roegner
The assessor’s office is a low-key King County agency that is usually only noticed around Valentine’s Day when…
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Fall election lineup looks like a must-see | Bob Roegner
Up until now, the election focus has been on reducing the field of candidates through the primary process.…
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One heck of a primary election | Bob Roegner
For the 70 percent of you who were otherwise occupied, we just had one very good primary election!…
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Elected mayor, city council and a tangled political web | Bob Roegner
“Oh what a tangled web we weave” seems an apt description. An already difficult year for the Federal…
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Election action in FW: Judicial race steals the spotlight | Bob Roegner
The suburban hot spot this primary season has been right here in Federal Way. There are some interesting…
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King County executive race dominates primary season | Bob Roegner
With the beautiful weather we’ve been having and an earlier primary, about 75 percent of the voting public…
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King County assessor: To appoint or not to appoint? | Bob Roegner
Why would anyone want to be the King County assessor? Two decades ago, Bruce Holland passed away suddenly…
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Up for grabs: Open seat on Federal Way City Council | Bob Roegner
When Eric Faison decided not to seek re-election, the Federal Way City Council lost one of its more…
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Dear Federal Way: What do you want in a judge? | Bob Roegner
What do the citizens of Federal Way want in a judge? Incumbent Judge Michael Morgan has drawn five…
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King County executive race: Feel the excitement | Bob Roegner
The most exciting race for King County executive in 20 years is now under way. But when voters…
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Noble’s resignation and sentencing shake up King County assessor race | Bob Roegner
With his June 18 resignation as King County Assessor, and his sentencing June 19, Scott Noble brought to…
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Candidates come out of the woodwork | Bob Roegner
Where did all these people come from? A few months ago, it appeared we were in for a…