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Mayor disputes Roegner’s column

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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,…

Revenue shortage or spending problem?

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Revenue shortage or spending problem?

Roegner questions city’s claims about budget shortfall.

TJ students helped many

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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…

Articles about role models important

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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…

Guns, a child will lead us

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Guns, a child will lead us

Members of Congress have received millions of dollars of campaign donations from the NRA.

Wilson better choice for state Senate seat

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Wilson better choice for state Senate seat

The 30th District has another opportunity to send another dynamic leader to Olympia.

District 30 legislators deserve kudos

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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…

City should have done more after trees cleared

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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…

Get rid of gun-free zones

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Get rid of gun-free zones

Ever since the beginning of time, the world has had bad guys. We have tried many ways to…

Guns in classes a bad idea

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Guns in classes a bad idea

In response to President Donald Trump’s “idea” of arming a few teachers in each school with a weapon…

Investing in imagination

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Investing in imagination

ARTS 4 Youth is a collaborative program available to all schools in the area.

Miloscia receptive to constituents

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Miloscia receptive to constituents

I am writing in response to Sam Rise’s Feb. 10 letter regarding District 30 Sen. Mark Miloscia. Contrary…

Mirror soft on reporting crime stats

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Mirror soft on reporting crime stats

Your recent story about issues surrounding the Federal Way Day Center buried the lead. Crime is up 71…

Utility tax test for council

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Utility tax test for council

Roegner argues cuts or spending delays might be a better answer than a utility rate hike.

The world is upside down

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The world is upside down

When I was growing up, I knew I could count on certain things always remaining the same. The…

Solving a dilemma of their creation | Cornfield

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Solving a dilemma of their creation | Cornfield

Funny how things change around here in the turn of a calendar year.

Paid family leave is the blueprint for affordable childcare

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Paid family leave is the blueprint for affordable childcare

Reeves argues Washington can do more to help families.

Support Land Conservation Initiative to protect Weyerhaeuser campus

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Support Land Conservation Initiative to protect Weyerhaeuser campus

Being outside in parks and wilderness and enjoying natural resources is a way of life for us all…

Council member behaved inappropriately at meeting

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Council member behaved inappropriately at meeting

I was reading an article in the Federal Way Mirror written by Bob Roegner. As I read the…

Federal Way lucky to have PAEC

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Federal Way lucky to have PAEC

I recently attended a show at the Performing Arts and Event Center. Rosanne Cash was very entertaining. The…