Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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.…
Opinion
Pot houses should not be tolerated
KOMO news broke a story on March 7 of this year. The headline: “10 arrested after almost $10…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
Many people helped church mission
Thanks to the Mirror and especially to reporter Heidi Sanders for the excellent March 16 piece covering Marine…
Opinion
Tariffs hurting newspapers
Much of the talk of tariffs and trade wars has centered on the Trump administration’s decision to pursue…
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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…
Opinion
Highlighting real women
Dear Mattel and moms concerned about role models for your daughters,
Opinion
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.
Opinion
Council passes tax, crowd not happy
The tension was high in the City Council chambers at the March 20 meeting as the council considered…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
City officials need to explain rationale
An open letter to the Federal Way City Council: Please explain why you chose litigation over negotiation with…
Opinion
March to eliminate gangs, not guns
When students walked out of school last week, it was not about student safety. It was about gun…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
Students should protest bullying
Students, now that you have protested gun violence, I challenge you to end all violence in your schools.…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
More tax code reform needed
As someone who has lived in Federal Way for over 25 years, maintaining the high quality of our…