Sports
Reign ‘93 Purple wins soccer title at Rimland Cup
Reign ‘93 Purple, Federal Way’s premier under-17 girls soccer team, capped a successful summer tournament season by winning…
Chris Carrel
Opinion
Beavers in Federal Way? I’ll be dammed | Chris Carrel
Recently, an enthusiastic high school student suggested that Friends of the Hylebos develop a program to restore bears…
Opinion
Right time for an iPhone mayor in Federal Way | Chris Carrel
The city’s 20th birthday has me thinking more about the future than the past. Big issues about our…
Opinion
America’s declining supply of leisure time | Chris Carrel
You may have noticed that Thinking Locally has been missing from The Mirror for several weeks. Unfortunately, the…
Opinion
Benn Gleck: Federal Way’s next mayor? | Chris Carrel
Recently, Mt. Vernon was in the news for the mayor’s controversial decision to honor hometown boy and cable…
Opinion
Federal Way shows its colors at Ruby Dance | Chris Carrel
Last Saturday, Friends of the Hylebos held its fifth annual Ruby Dance benefit and awards dinner at the…
Opinion
Don’t forget the nonprofits and their vital role | Chris Carrel
A few months back, the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce launched Federal Way First, an effort to promote…
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Ted Enticknap: Historian of the Hylebos | Chris Carrel
If you like Hylebos Creek, the West Hylebos Wetlands, or just plain like the amount of green space…
Opinion
Highway to Hylebos heaven | Chris Carrel
Last week, I had one of the most unique experiences of my tenure at the Friends of the…
Opinion
A cure for empty big box stores in Federal Way: Mullets and Velveeta? | Chris Carrel
Does Federal Way have a “big box” problem? Retail-oriented communities like the F-Dub are often criticized for relying…
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Read this before washing your car | Chris Carrel
Summer reminds me of one of my simplest tips for being green: Washing your car…in the right place.…
Opinion
Federal Way is for the birds | Chris Carrel
I still recall a conversation with a friend a few years back after a trip to a part…
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A weekend of community building in Federal Way | Chris Carrel
Federal Way is a great place to live — that’s what this column is all about. Last Saturday,…
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Dirty soap opera in Spokane teaches lesson on environmental laws | Chris Carrel
They can have my dish soap when they pry it from my cold, dead hands. OK, maybe it’s…
Opinion
Federal Way School District grapples with harsh budget realities | Chris Carrel
You can tell a lot about a community by its leaders and how they approach the tough decisions.…