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Calkins would address concerns as port commissioner

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Calkins would address concerns as port commissioner

Ryan Calkins believes that it’s time for a change at the Port of Seattle. I agree. With Ryan’s…

Passing school facilities bond makes sense

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Passing school facilities bond makes sense

As a parent of a Federal Way School District student, I have not always agreed with the previous…

Jesse Johnson best fit for Federal Way council

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Jesse Johnson best fit for Federal Way council

I am a public lecturer on issues revolving around business, capitalism, national and world politics, the social-determinants of…

Federal Way City Council needs person like Johnson

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Federal Way City Council needs person like Johnson

I am writing to you as a community member whose children have graduated from Federal Way Public Schools.…

Thanks to all who kept Federal Way Monday community suppers alive

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Thanks to all who kept Federal Way Monday community suppers alive

Thank you for giving front-page attention to the return of (Monday night) community suppers here in Federal Way.…

Celski best candidate for Federal Way council Position 2

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Celski best candidate for Federal Way council Position 2

I watched the candidate debate/forum on Oct. 11. Thank you for sponsoring the internet broadcast of this event…

Candidate honesty | Q&A with Mr. FW:

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Candidate honesty | Q&A with Mr. FW:

Q. Mr. Federal Way, did you attend the Federal Way Mirror’s candidate forum Oct. 11, and what did…

Flygare not fit to serve on City Council

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Flygare not fit to serve on City Council

I normally enjoy “Inside Politics,” but the latest one on Martin Moore and Roger Flygare missed some marks.

Moore is an untrustworthy candidate

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Moore is an untrustworthy candidate

There is less than a month until the general election Nov. 7, and ballots will be arriving this…

Ferrell’s money overwhelms | Inside Politics

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Ferrell’s money overwhelms | Inside Politics

Jim Ferrell’s record as mayor has been mixed. But as the incumbent he is the front runner. He…

Mirror endorses candidates for council, mayor | Editorial board

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Mirror endorses candidates for council, mayor | Editorial board

After meeting with the candidates individually and listening to their responses at community forums, the Federal Way Mirror…

Vote yes on school facilities bond | Letter

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Vote yes on school facilities bond | Letter

On Nov. 7, we will be holding the general election and the most important issue you will have…

Safe injection sites not the answer | Letter

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Safe injection sites not the answer | Letter

Kudos to the Federal Way City Council for rejecting our city as a possible “safe injection site.” Disease…

Federal Way Public Schools grading system needs to be switched now | Letter

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Federal Way Public Schools grading system needs to be switched now | Letter

I am so pleased to see the Federal Way community so impassioned about the facilities bond. However, where…

Moore, Flygare race a head scratcher | Inside Politics

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Moore, Flygare race a head scratcher | Inside Politics

The race for council Position 6 has the two candidates, Martin Moore and Roger Flygare, whom voters seem…

Vote for Bob Celski in November | Letter

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Vote for Bob Celski in November | Letter

I have been a business owner in Federal Way for over 33 years, with the pleasure of helping…

Cultural, educational changes in STEM necessary | Letter

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Cultural, educational changes in STEM necessary | Letter

There is little doubt that in today’s science, technology, engineering and math fields there continues to be an…

Government should not enable illegal drug use | Letter

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Government should not enable illegal drug use | Letter

A recent editorial article written by Rev. Chelsea Globe said that because her brother died of a heroin…

Editorial cartoon

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Editorial cartoon

Editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers

Council gave school bond issue careful consideration before endorsement | Guest Column

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Council gave school bond issue careful consideration before endorsement | Guest Column

Last week, during my weekly breakfast with friends at Black Bear, I was asked by a former council…