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Fairness and transparency count in government | Inside Politics

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Fairness and transparency count in government | Inside Politics

For several months, questions surrounding the relationship of the developers of the former Weyerhaeuser property and City Hall…

Things I’ve learned on my way to (almost) 50 | Publisher’s Note

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Things I’ve learned on my way to (almost) 50 | Publisher’s Note

Full disclosure, I am not yet 50, at least in relative terms and it’s not relative to me…

Not satisfied with District 30 election results | Letter

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Not satisfied with District 30 election results | Letter

The voters of the 30th Legislative District have spoken but, unfortunately, the result is that two very dedicated…

City should enforce illegal fireworks rule | Letter

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City should enforce illegal fireworks rule | Letter

If using fireworks or explosives in the city of Federal Way is illegal, then why is it that…

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Hot, Salty Yes at Mi Chalateca | The Hand That Feeds

There is a man screaming “goooooal” on the television, which is accurate. Ever since that kid came in…

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Lawyers and websites | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

Q: Mr. Federal Way, the Mirror’s new website looks a lot better, but your columns are scattered around.…

Federal Way does not need a chief of staff | Letter

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Federal Way does not need a chief of staff | Letter

Now that Brian Wilson has resigned, it is time to reassess why we needed a chief of staff…

The Mirror Editorial Board is thankful for… | Editorial

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The Mirror Editorial Board is thankful for… | Editorial

As the holiday season approaches, the Editorial Board took time to pause and give thanks for items that…

Support our homeless brothers and sisters | Letter

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Support our homeless brothers and sisters | Letter

Hardly a day passes when we don’t hear about another issue regarding the homeless in our city and…

Finding the political will to end poverty | Inside Politics

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Finding the political will to end poverty | Inside Politics

This week we celebrate another Thanksgiving with turkey, potatoes, pumpkin pie and football on a high definition big…

Columnist right about city image | Letter

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Columnist right about city image | Letter

Bob Roegner’s Nov. 11 column does an excellent job of capturing the facts. What I would add is…

Mirror publisher Rudi Alcott. Staff photo

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Mirror accepting applications for Editorial Board | Publisher’s Note

In March 2011, the Mirror formed its Editorial Board with the purpose of bringing together community members of…

Elections and Turduckens | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

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Elections and Turduckens | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

Q: Mr. Federal Way, did you have an opportunity to visit with any of the local candidates running…

Big Upset, Washington Normal | Inside Politics

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Big Upset, Washington Normal | Inside Politics

A few weeks ago Donald Trump said “the election is rigged.” He also said, “the Electoral College is…

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Serving at Highline College | Guest Column

Each time I am asked to speak to our students at Highline College, I quote the words of…

Chief of staff responds columnist Bob Roegner | Letter

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Chief of staff responds columnist Bob Roegner | Letter

I would like to respond to Mr. Roegner’s column which was published on Nov. 11. I have had…

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President Trump and Movember | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

Q: Mr. Federal Way, are you surprised Donald Trump will be president? How do you figure it’s going…

Kellen Burden. File photo

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Mi Bella Honduras and cursing your napkin | The Hand That Feeds

There are no true cooking wunderkinds.

Cultural diversity – it begins with us | Guest Column

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Cultural diversity – it begins with us | Guest Column

A co-worker of mine recently took his family to Hawaii for a family vacation. Because my mom grew…

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Letter sent around Washington | Letter

There exists an incredible opportunity to place a regional hospital and care facility in Federal Way, Washington. I…