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KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

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KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

KCLS has expanding its online resources so patrons can continue to learn, build skills, stay entertained and remain…

Fickle finger of fate has descended on Federal Way

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Fickle finger of fate has descended on Federal Way

Having a strong local government is a benefit to all of us in a crisis.

How using a face mask to cover my Asian face could put me in danger

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How using a face mask to cover my Asian face could put me in danger

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted.

Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education

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Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education

The Washington comprehensive sex education bill passed in the Senate on March 7.

Listen to voices of reason during worldwide disaster

Letters to the Editor

Listen to voices of reason during worldwide disaster

To the citizens of Federal Way and leaders at all levels of government: Tune out Trump.

Grocery store staff are working hard to keep the shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo

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Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.

Act now, act local

Letters to the Editor

Act now, act local

If commercial property landlords do not adopt a more compassionate and sensible position, they will quickly lose all…

Stay at home and be safe

Letters to the Editor

Stay at home and be safe

Get fresh air, conserve your food, and follow the governor’s directives.

To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

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To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Baruso appointed to Federal Way Council amid chaos

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Baruso appointed to Federal Way Council amid chaos

There will be many other interpretations of the mayor’s actions, and this episode will have repercussions among the…

Go back to the drawing board on comprehesive sex ed

Letters to the Editor

Go back to the drawing board on comprehesive sex ed

Mandating comprehensive sexuality education in every schoolroom in Washington State is completely wrong.

Federal Way trapped in a ‘Catch 22’

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Federal Way trapped in a ‘Catch 22’

We are mediocre in a region that is rapidly becoming global, educated and economically relevant. We have a…

State of the City

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State of the City

Elections are next year, and with the high profile marketing for the event, the speech always sounds more…

Welcome to Olympia Mr. Johnson

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Welcome to Olympia Mr. Johnson

Sometimes making a law isn’t pretty, and by the time everybody weighs in, that great idea may look…

Mirror’s role in vetting Federal Way Council candidates

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Mirror’s role in vetting Federal Way Council candidates

The Mirror conducted a background check on all 19 candidates who applied for the Pos. 2 vacancy.

How to reincarnate democracy

Letters to the Editor

How to reincarnate democracy

Democracy died with the vote Feb. 6 to acquit the president. The Oval Office Occupant is now above…

Make training mandatory for all elected leaders

Letters to the Editor

Make training mandatory for all elected leaders

Congratulations to council member Linda Kochmar, who was awarded an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership.

Raising the red flag on state of the schools

Letters to the Editor

Raising the red flag on state of the schools

Months have passed and the Federal Way School District still has not published the 2018-2019 Smarter Balanced Assessment…

19 want to join Federal Way City Council

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19 want to join Federal Way City Council

The six remaining council members will decide who the new council member will be, and politics will play…

South King Fire and Rescue needs to think of public transparency

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South King Fire and Rescue needs to think of public transparency

The “old boy’s club” that is our fire department doesn’t appear all that interested in having the taxpayers,…