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The task of building a strong community
The results that come from making tough decisions with a forward-looking view can elicit praise but also scorn.
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Council passes tax, crowd not happy
The tension was high in the City Council chambers at the March 20 meeting as the council considered…
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Federal Way land owner right to clear property
Regarding the underbrush removed at the Weyerhaeuser site, it is far-fetched to call it “environmental rape” as one…
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City officials need to explain rationale
An open letter to the Federal Way City Council: Please explain why you chose litigation over negotiation with…
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March to eliminate gangs, not guns
When students walked out of school last week, it was not about student safety. It was about gun…
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Council did not solve money problems with utility tax
After the citizens voiced their concerns about the 7.75-percent utility tax on Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, they…
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Students should protest bullying
Students, now that you have protested gun violence, I challenge you to end all violence in your schools.…
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Resident wants to file petition challenging utility tax
Citizens of Federal Way: I attended the Federal Way City Council meeting regarding the 7.75 percent utility tax…
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More tax code reform needed
As someone who has lived in Federal Way for over 25 years, maintaining the high quality of our…
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District 30 legislators deserve credit for stance on public records
Miloscia, Reeves and Pellicciotti voted against SB 6617.
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Students march, will politicians listen?
The Feb. 14 murders in Parkland, Florida, and the national movement that has followed on gun control are…
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Taxes and car tabs will be rehashed by voters
One of the bigger surprises of the just-completed legislative session occurred in the final hours when a Democrat-sponsored…
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Mayor disputes Roegner’s column
During my tenure as mayor of Federal Way, I have always been a strong proponent of open government,…
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Revenue shortage or spending problem?
Roegner questions city’s claims about budget shortfall.
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TJ students helped many
During a time when we hear lots of negative news coming from high schools, I would like to…
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Articles about role models important
I read the Mirror’s article about Phiona Mutesi, the Queen of Katwe, after I had both read the…
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Guns, a child will lead us
Members of Congress have received millions of dollars of campaign donations from the NRA.
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Wilson better choice for state Senate seat
The 30th District has another opportunity to send another dynamic leader to Olympia.
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District 30 legislators deserve kudos
I think that we should all be appreciative of our representatives in the 30th legislative district for voting…
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City should have done more after trees cleared
I was glad to see that the disastrous clearing of trees along Weyerhaeuser Way was the lead article…