Opinion
Federal Way’s city manager search and the court’s future | Bob Roegner
The Federal Way City Council is considering two major policy issues that will have a profound effect on…
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King County candidates jump into the election ring | Bob Roegner
They’re off and running — and there won’t be a lack of candidates ringing your doorbell. The headliner…
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City manager search: You can’t always get what you want | Bob Roegner
Neal Beets is a good and decent man who tried his best to be a successful city manager…
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Can the Federal Way court objectively investigate itself? | Bob Roegner
In November 2008, Federal Way Municipal Court Judge David Larson had a “hot potato” in his hands. Court…
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Federal Way court drama: You be the judge | Bob Roegner
Federal Way made the news again recently: A former employee filed a claim for damages for $500,000 against…
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City manager’s departure marks the end of an era in Federal Way | Bob Roegner
The Neal Beets era as Federal Way’s city manager came to a quiet end last week with the…
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Federal Way City Council vacancy opens the field | Bob Roegner
Just when you thought those lazy, hazy summer days of barbecues and relaxation were just around the corner,…
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Will the King County Assessor change his plea? | Bob Roegner
The news that King County Assessor Scott Noble’s recent hearing on his DUI/vehicular assault charge had been canceled…
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Centerstage and the passion of the performing arts | Bob Roegner
Being on the city council is never easy, but sometimes the unintended twists and turns of even the…
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King County Executive: Who will replace Ron Sims? | Bob Roegner
Most of you haven’t read much about this year’s race to replace King County Executive Ron Sims. That’s…
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2009 state Legislature cuts to the chase | Bob Roegner
The end of the 2009 state legislative session is in sight. Barring something unforeseen, they will adjourn April…
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Red or blue? Republican or Democrat? Take this test | Bob Roegner
Are you red or blue? Are you a Republican or a Democrat? Or, like many Washington state voters,…
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Safer than you think: Police protection in Federal Way | Bob Roegner
It’s early in the political season. So I wasn’t overly surprised when I read a letter to the…
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Guilty pleasures: Political drama from a Federal Way neighbor | Bob Roegner
The political stakes in Auburn just went up! Auburn City Council member and potential mayoral candidate Virginia Haugen…
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Tragedy stains King County Assessor’s office | Bob Roegner
“Mothers, don’t let your sons grow up to be cowboys” is a refrain from an old song. Mothers,…
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Want to run for local office? | Bob Roegner
If you have ever considered running for office, this might be your year. This is considered a “local”…
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Downtown Federal Way: What might have been | Bob Roegner
The recent Federal Way City Council discussions on a performing arts center have caused many in the community…
Opinion
Huff wins wacky race for King County Elections Director | Bob Roegner
The “new” director of elections for King County is Sherril Huff. In this wacky, fun-filled election, it should…