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The truth behind abortions

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The truth behind abortions

In a Letter to the Editor in the June 1 edition of the Mirror, Laurie Garrett urged us…

What would you do in the City Council’s shoes?

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What would you do in the City Council’s shoes?

If you were on the Federal Way City Council and had a vote this fall in the 2019-20…

Update on the Federal Way Taxpayer Round Table

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Update on the Federal Way Taxpayer Round Table

The Federal Way Taxpayer Round Table is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at the Woodmont Public…

Tiny houses are not the answer

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Tiny houses are not the answer

Last week’s news: Seattle has trouble with their tiny house villages. Oh really?

School officials need to step up

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School officials need to step up

There is an injustice being done to the kids in our community. The malicious mischief, physical and verbal…

Kudos on the marijuana raid

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Kudos on the marijuana raid

Sometimes this section of the newspaper is used to rant and rave. I’ve had personal experience in this…

Is the new Federal Way City Council starting to mature?

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Is the new Federal Way City Council starting to mature?

On the heels of an unpopular vote to increase the utility tax, the City Council had its first…

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Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity

The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.

Federal Way’s Task Force on Homelessness making progress | Sharry Edwards

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Federal Way’s Task Force on Homelessness making progress | Sharry Edwards

It was a tremendous honor for me to be named chair of the Task Force on Homelessness by…

If legislators like Miloscia get their way …

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If legislators like Miloscia get their way …

At a time when anti-choice legislators across the country are passing laws designed to pare down Roe v.…

Thanks for supporting Centerstage

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Thanks for supporting Centerstage

My husband and I frequently bring family members to the various shows put on at Centerstage. I want…

It could be year of the woman in state, congressional races

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It could be year of the woman in state, congressional races

Surprise filings from Hutchison and Kochmar

Federal Way Taxpayers Round Table Meeting scheduled

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Federal Way Taxpayers Round Table Meeting scheduled

As promised in my Letter to the Editor on May 18, I have set a date and location…

Time is running out for Centerstage

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Time is running out for Centerstage

The staff at Centerstage Theatre is so grateful for the support we have received from the community in…

PAEC is a community assest

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PAEC is a community assest

I am writing in response to Roger Flygare’s letter (“Not a field of dreams yet,” May 18) regarding…

Revisions to school funding needed

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Revisions to school funding needed

The community has spoken loudly with their votes making it clear that they support our public schools. Last…

Federal Way must act now to prevent school shooting

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Federal Way must act now to prevent school shooting

It was only 93 days between Parkland, Florida, and Santa Fe, Texas. Another school shooting and 10 more…

From criminal justice to journalism

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From criminal justice to journalism

New reporter looks forward to pursuing career in Federal Way

Photo by Matt Phelps

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President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan

What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…

The PAEC is not a field of dreams yet

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The PAEC is not a field of dreams yet

To begin, this is not a negative criticism of the mayor, the Federal Way City Council or any…