Opinion
Message from the Chief: Keeping holiday safety in mind
Given all of the media attention, people tend to be hyper-focused on personal safety related to crimes of…
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It’s about time to embrace your inner nerd | Whale’s Tales
I was 22 years old, and in my second year at the University of Washington that fateful day,…
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Taking a closer look at our evolving blame game | Whale’s Tales
I was listening to the radio on the way in to work the other day when I caught…
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Thoughts about that ‘transgender performance’ in Federal Way | Livingston
In Federal Way, our city council’s bully pulpit has a few members that as of late are feeling…
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Salute to veterans | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
On Veterans Day, honor those who served your country.
Opinion
A gentle reminder to remember the cost of freedom | Whale’s Tales
Before we put the veterans back on the shelf until the next observance, I think it’s worthwhile to…
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Finding a life lesson in an old pair of slippers | Whale’s Tales
Lately I have found myself overwhelmed.
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Fantasy football and a better future for Federal Way | Livingston
Federal Way is on the cusp of a generational change and needs a more positive, forward-thinking, and welcoming…
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Bigotry and hatred are tumors on the soul | Whale’s Tales
On the morning of Sept. 15, 1963, four little girls were getting ready for Sunday school in the…
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Why you should vote in the upcoming election | Guest column
When I ask my students when the next election is, frequently they will say “November 2024” or whichever…
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A few thoughts about that Federal Way candidate forum | Livingston
This year’s Federal Way Mirror-hosted forum held on October 11 at Federal Way High School trended toward bland,…
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Living in the midst of a full-blown knucklehead renaissance | Whale’s Tales
You read about them in the papers, see them on the television and the net, hear them on…
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Lessons learned from a friend who left Washington | Livingston
A friend of mine recently moved to another state to be closer to family and developed a slow…
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Cultivating culture and spirits: The untold story of a mezcal-making Mexican farmer
By Jayendrina Singha Ray, Guest columnist
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Here’s a column for anyone who loves their dog | Whale’s Tales
It is plain to me in looking at dogs small and large that a decent share of them…
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The real challenge for Federal Way voters in November | Livingston
Our elected leaders are only as capable as the expectations and vision we as residents have for our…
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Dear government: Hold your horses when regulating trucks | Brunell
Next to gasoline and diesel, natural gas also has the greatest number of refueling stations.
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It’s time to part ways with foolish self-righteousness | Whale’s Tales
I have been thinking lately about those “Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey” bits on Saturday Night Live in…
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Please protect your children from BS spreaders | Whale’s Tales
Among the most useful things I studied in college were debate, and deceptive messaging in advertising.
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‘Downtown’ development and the change Federal Way needs | Livingston
Frank Gerry, the architect of many iconic buildings, said: “I don’t think all buildings have to be iconic,…