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Roegner: Federal Way utility tax fight could turn nasty

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Roegner: Federal Way utility tax fight could turn nasty

The battle over the utility tax may get a little nasty as Mayor Jim Ferrell and some council…

Great things happening in Federal Way this summer

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Great things happening in Federal Way this summer

I believe Keith Livingston hit the nail on the head in his column (Will Federal Way residents accept…

Thoughts on the excise tax from a Federal Way City Councilman

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Thoughts on the excise tax from a Federal Way City Councilman

Being elected to your Federal Way City Council has been an honor, and I never forget who I…

Federal Way citizens should be allowed to vote on utility tax

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Federal Way citizens should be allowed to vote on utility tax

We are concerned with the City of Federal Way’s recent new tax proposal. A historical review of Federal…

Roegner: Will compassion replace criminalization of Federal Way’s homeless?

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Roegner: Will compassion replace criminalization of Federal Way’s homeless?

Over the past five years, homelessness has become a significant problem regionally and here in Federal Way.

Editorial: Lawsuit adds ugly twist to Federal Way utility tax

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Editorial: Lawsuit adds ugly twist to Federal Way utility tax

Federal Way failed to inform the public well in advance about the utility tax, and now the public…

Bravo to the Federal Way Symphony

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Bravo to the Federal Way Symphony

We went to the Federal Way Symphony season finale on April 7. Bravo! Maestro A. Brian Davenport, soloist…

My two cents on Roegner and his column

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My two cents on Roegner and his column

I feel compelled to offer my two cents regarding the Mirror’s Inside Politics author’s constant haranguing of our…

Fatal flaws in I-5 ramp proposals

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Fatal flaws in I-5 ramp proposals

I am responding to Scott Chase’s letter in the April 6 edition, in which he prefers an I-5…

Reproductive health care options in King County

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Reproductive health care options in King County

As a resident of King County for 37 years, I have worked for decades on behalf of a…

New I-5 ramp should remain at 312th Street

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New I-5 ramp should remain at 312th Street

Back on Jan. 6, 2017, the Mirror reported, “Federal Way outlines legislative priorities for 2017,” which had another…

Roegner: Guns and taxes merge on political stage

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Roegner: Guns and taxes merge on political stage

The last month has seen the nation focus on the continuing problem of mass murders at our schools.…

Livingston: Will Federal Way residents accept any change?

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Livingston: Will Federal Way residents accept any change?

How tall is too tall?

Pot houses should not be tolerated

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Pot houses should not be tolerated

KOMO news broke a story on March 7 of this year. The headline: “10 arrested after almost $10…

Mass transit options part of solution to traffic congestion

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Mass transit options part of solution to traffic congestion

Traffic. Congestion. Two words most Puget Sound commuters are familiar with these days. The latest Washington State Department…

Many people helped church mission

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Many people helped church mission

Thanks to the Mirror and especially to reporter Heidi Sanders for the excellent March 16 piece covering Marine…

People need a dose of reality

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People need a dose of reality

What flavor Kool-Aid are people drinking?

Tariffs hurting newspapers

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Tariffs hurting newspapers

Much of the talk of tariffs and trade wars has centered on the Trump administration’s decision to pursue…

Utility tax not a sign of strong leadership

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Utility tax not a sign of strong leadership

Is forcing a municipal corporation of the State of Washington Utility Company to collect a 7.75-percent tax for…

Highlighting real women

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Highlighting real women

Dear Mattel and moms concerned about role models for your daughters,