Opinion
Why is the janitor teaching math? | Shiers
Cartoon by Frank Shiers
Opinion
For some state lawmakers, short session is all about re-election | Roegner
The Washington state Legislature opened on Jan. 10 against a backdrop of headlines saying “Caseloads push hospitals to…
Opinion
The cost of shaming the homeless for being homeless | Livingston
As community members our expectations are great, and we want 2022 to be a better year for our…
Letters to the Editor
Support for Federal Way school levies in upcoming election | Letters
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Opinion
2022 will be a trial run for 2024 for conservatives | Roegner
Our democracy withstood an attempted coup last Jan. 6, but the planning hasn’t stopped — it is only…
Opinion
Good night, John Boy, from another generation | Whale
When I was growing up in the 1970s, like many others I enjoyed “The Waltons,” Earl Hamner Jr.’s…
Opinion
People do and say the darndest things | Roegner
The rich and famous frequently say and do some of the darndest things, but in these stressful times,…
Opinion
Electricity shortfalls and Toyota’s dose of reality | Brunell
When Toyota speaks, car buyers listen. Hopefully, our elected officials will as well.
Letters to the Editor
Educate, not incarcerate: The value of restorative justice | Federal Way letters
Letters to the editor
Opinion
Jan. 6, 2021: A date that will live in infamy | Guest column
Jan. 6, 2021. Sadly, for most Americans, that date has become one of those squares on our calendars…
Opinion
Are we driving more recklessly during the pandemic? | Roegner
Have you noticed — pre-snowstorm — more people taking chances with reckless driving? Drivers passing on the right…
Opinion
Don’t fool yourself: COVID’s tentacles are long enough to reach even you | Robert Whale
From March 2020 until recently, it seemed to me that COVID-19 always hit someone far off, the man…
Opinion
The cruising altitude of Christmas | Guest column
While flying back east over the holidays to speak at a church, I made note of the different…