Opinion
True vision is needed | Inside Politics
Other than Mayor Jim Ferrell, is anyone else brokenhearted about Dick’s Drive-in choosing Kent, near Highline, rather than…
Opinion
Identifying people by race not always appropriate
I heartily embrace all of my different heritages, however, I don’t go by the term African-American, which columnist…
Opinion
The changing face of Federal Way | Inside Politics
From our names — Stone’s Landing, Redondo and Federal Way — to our population and our governmental structures,…
Opinion
Mayor Jimmy and the downtown core | Q&A for Mr. Federal Way:
Q: Mr. Federal Way, there has been a lot of talk lately about the city’s downtown. What do…
Opinion
Football and fantasy city government | My Perspective
As a new football season starts, do you ever wonder about the countless hours, planning, play books, teaching,…
Opinion
Work to refine grading, reporting system remains a focus for Federal Way Public Schools
Federal Way Public Schools is committed to ensuring our standards-based grading and reporting system provides accurate and meaningful…
Sports
Volleyball desperately needs more coaches like Beamer’s Culliton | Full-Court Press
Kim Culliton thought her question was relatively simple.
Opinion
Local legislators impact 2017 session | Inside Politics
The 2017 session of the state Legislature was among the most challenging in years. Under pressure from the…
Opinion
David Aaron Johnson: Lamenting the need for martyrs | Diversity
I nitially I wanted to write to celebrate and honor the heroism of three men: Ricky John Best,…
Opinion
Commons Mall will never be downtown | Letter
The Commons at Federal Way is a source of endless discussion. Generally the subject is how to make…
Opinion
Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center continuing city’s mission | Letter
The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center continues the city mission to create recreation facilities for all…
Business
I can see just fine — why do I need vision? | Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin
As business-led, economic and civic organizations, chambers of commerce and their members are impacted by the world’s accelerating…
Opinion
School bonds and kneeling football players | Q&A for Mr. Federal Way
Q: Mr. Federal Way, do you support the school district’s construction bond in the Nov. 7 election?
Opinion
No place for racism here | Inside Politics
Aug.12, 2017, Charlottesville, Virginia: A white supremacist rally in support of keeping Confederate statues turns ugly. A young…
Opinion
Federal Way Public Schools proposed bond a good return on investment
In 1971, Intel released the world’s first microprocessor; the first pocket-sized calculators were released; Mattel launched Malibu Barbie;…
Opinion
Federal Way schools need new grading system
As the 2017-2018 school year is about to begin are parents aware of the immediate urgency to upgrade…
Opinion
Conversation about heroin addiction needs to continue | Letter
I hope the Federal Way City Council’s rejection of safe injection sites is just the beginning of an…
Opinion
Safe injection site debate a political sham | Inside Politics
The Aug. 8 City Council discussion on a resolution opposing a safe injection site for heroin addicts in…
Opinion
Vote this upcoming election | Letter
What do Romania, Pakistan and Bulgaria all have in common? They all have a higher voter turnout than…