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“Something Rotten!” runs through June 15. Courtesy image

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Enjoy the clever spectacle of Centerstage’s “Something Rotten!”

Whether you’re in the mood for ridiculous shenanigans or rich allusions, “Something Rotten!” offers all that and then…

Gluten free meatloaf. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Gluten free meatloaf | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Dorothy Weissman | Obituary

Obituaries

Dorothy Weissman | Obituary

October 1, 1941 - February 17, 2025

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

Northwest

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

Northwest

New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options

Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Federal Way loves FIFA | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon references a recent story in the Federal Way Mirror about how the shape of FIFA World…

Asparagus pizza. Photo courtesy of Vickie Chynoweth

Life

Asparagus pizza | Recipe of the Week

Visit the Federal Way Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday through October to pick…

Robert and Virginia Wetli | Obituary

Obituaries

Robert and Virginia Wetli | Obituary

Robert G. Wetli, 89, and Virginia M. Wetli, 87, passed away days apart on March 7th and 13th,…

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

News

WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

Courtesy Photo, State of Washington

News

Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Higher total taxes are making Washington unaffordable | Brunell

Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes, and fees on taxpayers. However, those added…

Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo

Northwest

WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

Northwest

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

King County Courthouse in Seattle. Courtesy photo

Opinion

Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest column

Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

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Letters to the Editor

Concerned about opinion piece in FW Mirror | Letter to the editor

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Northwest

6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in Legislature

The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

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Northwest

Fifth case of measles in state identified in a King County infant

Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

Martin Moore

Opinion

Want a more trusted FW City Council? Let the public speak | Guest column

There is a simple truth in municipal government: If City Hall wants our trust, its decision-making must begin…

Courtesy Photo, State of Washington

Northwest

Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan

It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

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Northwest

Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate

The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.