On Tuesday, the announcement many had feared became reality. After 42 years in education, with 22 in Federal Way and…
There are three seats on the Federal Way City Council up for election this year. Incumbents Jeanne Burbidge and Linda…
In most cities, incumbent municipal judges run unopposed, or the races are uncomplicated low-key affairs — but not here in…
Like the phoenix, the issue of what form of government we should have has risen again. Should we continue with…
If education is your hot button, you’ll probably enjoy this year’s Federal Way School Board races. For several years, the…
The assessor’s office is a low-key King County agency that is usually only noticed around Valentine’s Day when the annual…
Up until now, the election focus has been on reducing the field of candidates through the primary process. Races for…
For the 70 percent of you who were otherwise occupied, we just had one very good primary election! Too bad…
“Oh what a tangled web we weave” seems an apt description. An already difficult year for the Federal Way City…
The suburban hot spot this primary season has been right here in Federal Way. There are some interesting races elsewhere…
With the beautiful weather we’ve been having and an earlier primary, about 75 percent of the voting public may not…
Why would anyone want to be the King County assessor? Two decades ago, Bruce Holland passed away suddenly just a…
When Eric Faison decided not to seek re-election, the Federal Way City Council lost one of its more knowledgeable and…
What do the citizens of Federal Way want in a judge? Incumbent Judge Michael Morgan has drawn five challengers with…
The most exciting race for King County executive in 20 years is now under way. But when voters changed county…
With his June 18 resignation as King County Assessor, and his sentencing June 19, Scott Noble brought to a close…
Where did all these people come from? A few months ago, it appeared we were in for a very quiet…
The Federal Way City Council is considering two major policy issues that will have a profound effect on how city…
They’re off and running — and there won’t be a lack of candidates ringing your doorbell. The headliner will be…
Neal Beets is a good and decent man who tried his best to be a successful city manager for Federal…
