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Hot and passionate roundtable in Federal Way

Letters to the Editor

Hot and passionate roundtable in Federal Way

I would like to thank those who came to the recent taxpayer roundtable meeting. I apologize to those…

Smokers pose wildfire threat at Dash Point State Park

Letters to the Editor

Smokers pose wildfire threat at Dash Point State Park

I am concerned about a wildfire threat to my (and many) homes surrounding Dash Point State Park.

Thinking ahead to Federal Way City Council races

Opinion

Thinking ahead to Federal Way City Council races

Four seats will be up for election next year and there is much speculation about who will run.

WA Republicans get ‘whupped’ in primary election

Opinion

WA Republicans get ‘whupped’ in primary election

The Grand Old Party endured a good old-fashioned butt-whupping on primary night.

What is your Federal Way story?

Opinion

What is your Federal Way story?

Calling all curmudgeons in Federal Way and beyond to take a good look at yourself. All I am…

Mayor responds to Roegner’s column on ethics complaint

Letters to the Editor

Mayor responds to Roegner’s column on ethics complaint

It’s disappointing that in the Aug. 3 column by Bob Roegner, he decided to turn a routine and…

Ethics complaint: FW city attorney should have raised questions

Opinion

Ethics complaint: FW city attorney should have raised questions

Had Federal Way City Attorney Ryan Call asked more questions regarding ethics board member Tony Pagliocco’s relationship with…

Participants are seen carrying and storing the canoes to and above the high tide line at Dash Point beach. Photo courtesy of Allen and Margaret Nelson

Letters to the Editor

Tribes’ canoe tradition touches Federal Way

Since 1989, Pacific Northwest tribes have held a traditional summer canoe gathering, by invitation, in various communities on…

Sexual harassment: Another one bites the dust

Opinion

Sexual harassment: Another one bites the dust

As I began to write an opinion piece earlier this summer, the internet was blowing up with the…

Making investments in our city

Opinion

Making investments in our city

How many of you remember the public outcry when the new city of Federal Way decided to purchase…

Ethics complaint uncovers lack of transparency at Federal Way City Hall

Opinion

Ethics complaint uncovers lack of transparency at Federal Way City Hall

An unusual incident of rudeness by a council member becomes a bigger question about transparency.

Is sex ed too explicit in Washington schools?

Letters to the Editor

Is sex ed too explicit in Washington schools?

The Federal Way Public School Board has voted to extend their sex ed program to include grade 5,…

Federal Way voters have a front row seat to biggest legislative race

Opinion

Federal Way voters have a front row seat to biggest legislative race

Senate seat currently held by Mark Miloscia is a must-win election for both political parties.

Superintendent on school ratings in Federal Way

Letters to the Editor

Superintendent on school ratings in Federal Way

In Federal Way Public Schools, we are committed to providing high quality education and safe, supportive learning environments…

Federal Way Municipal Court

Opinion

The importance of participating in jury service

Part 2 in a series from the Federal Way Jury Diversity Committee on racial disparities in jury service.

August 2017 file photo of grand opening ceremony at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.

Letters to the Editor

Citizens need to get behind PAEC

I’m the executive director of Early Music Seattle, the presenter of Seattle Baroque, mentioned in your July 13…

Dichotomy in Federal Way

Letters to the Editor

Dichotomy in Federal Way

As I shared in my last letter, I am retaining issues of the Federal Way Mirror, mainly because…

Roegner: Flag Day stunt backfires for Mayor Ferrell

Opinion

Roegner: Flag Day stunt backfires for Mayor Ferrell

On June 16 at the Flag Day celebration, Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell announced that the name of…

Letters to the Editor

Disappointed in low school ratings

I’m disappointed by the low school ratings in Federal Way compared to other nearby cities, such as Kent…

Letters to the Editor

Libertarianism is a slippery slope

Young voters can make or break elections, except they don’t register, or they register and don’t vote.