Opinion
Pellicciotti’s decision sparks House seat interest
The new name that has surfaced is Federal Way Chamber of Commerce CEO Becca Martin.
Opinion
Pellicciotti, Ferrell and council candidates
The lead story of the council races is that Mayor Jim Ferrell appears to be lining up an…
Opinion
Mirror right: Transparency lacking at City Hall
Ferrell does not like the independent accountability the Mirror provides, though that is their job.
Opinion
Federal Way needs professional administrator — not controversy
The candidate, while possessing skills Ferrell desperately needed, had done some part-time work for IRG.
Opinion
Republican hardball trumps Democrat softball
If it was Barack Obama who had committed the same acts that Donald Trump has, what would the…
Opinion
Federal Way City Council races could be lively
Four council seats are up for election this year.
Opinion
Federal Way mayor punts homeless to churches, nonprofits
Our homeless need 120-150 nights of shelter, not 12-15, and they shouldn’t have to look forward to another…
Opinion
Will other businesses also want special treatment in Federal Way?
Politics over DaVita, IRG and former Weyerhaeuser.
Opinion
Are sheriffs above the law?
Washington voters have spoken on I-1639. Sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of office…
Opinion
Are sheriffs above the law?
The voters have spoken on I-1639, and sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of…
Opinion
Sound Transit, politics and Superfund sites
Elected leaders and residents want a landfill as the preferred site, and that raises questions.
Opinion
More to State of the City than public heard
I had hoped to hear a visionary plan that seeks to eradicate homelessness and how he would go…
Opinion
Fire commissioners keep old boys club
Commissioners lack the needed check and balance on the administration the public relies upon.
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Snow, Seattle and Federal Way mayor’s bad week
Ferrell has not been a leader on obtaining a homeless shelter or we would have one.
Opinion
When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must tackle affordable housing
Microsoft has started the regional dialogue, but will cities rise to the challenge?
Opinion
When tomorrow becomes today
Watch to see what your city will do with the challenge of affordable housing.
Opinion
To serve the homeless
We hope the faces of those Mayor Ferrell met will make a difference when he reviews 2018 budget…
Opinion
Major issues for Federal Way Council candidates
City’s top issues include homelessness, diversity, economic development and housing.
Opinion
Legislative politics: President, governor, AG and speaker
As always money and power will be on the line and it will be an exciting session.