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The PAEC is not a field of dreams yet

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The PAEC is not a field of dreams yet

To begin, this is not a negative criticism of the mayor, the Federal Way City Council or any…

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Reverend vs. Republicans

Republican Paul Ryan removed Roman Catholic priest from office!

I-5, SR 18 need more attention

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I-5, SR 18 need more attention

Watching the childish and selfish argument about the proposed exits at South 312th Street and South 324th Street…

Roegner gets it right

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Roegner gets it right

My associates and I personally feel Bob Roegner’s column is right on target regarding the unbelievable proceedings going…

Thank you utility tax volunteers

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Thank you utility tax volunteers

I would like to personally thank each and every volunteer for collecting signatures for the utility tax referendum.

Do we need a new city treasurer?

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Do we need a new city treasurer?

A story in the Federal Way Mirror on April 20 stated that the city of Federal Way has…

Thank you Federal Way

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Thank you Federal Way

Thank you Federal Way for the Performing Arts and Event Center (PAEC). We never had a vote, but…

Problems with the homeless in Federal Way

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Problems with the homeless in Federal Way

Thank you, Matthew Jarvis, for your letter (April 27), which expresses the truth far more eloquently than I…

Bad timing on pay raises in Federal Way

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Bad timing on pay raises in Federal Way

I am appalled by the timing of the pay raises for our mayor and city council.

Weyerhaeuser Company’s generous contributions to Federal Way

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Weyerhaeuser Company’s generous contributions to Federal Way

Since Weyerhaeuser’s corporate headquarters opened in Federal Way in 1971, the company has been an outstanding corporate citizen.

Citizens United opened the flood gates for Big Money

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Citizens United opened the flood gates for Big Money

In November 2016, Washington became the 18th state to officially call for a constitutional amendment to overturn the…

Businesses pay price of homelessness in Federal Way

Letters to the Editor

Businesses pay price of homelessness in Federal Way

Despite being a longtime friend of political columnist Bob Roegner and a longtime critic of Federal Way Mayor…

Abandonment and despair in Federal Way

Letters to the Editor

Abandonment and despair in Federal Way

In 2014, I graduated from a local-area high school and left for Oregon to start my freshman year…

Letters to the Editor

Federal Way needs traffic relief

As the issue of traffic relief options for downtown I-5 exits has resurfaced, so has the disinformation campaign…

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School district’s grading system is flawed

As the Federal Way community knows, I am and have been advocating for a plus/minus grading system over…

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Kudos to Symphony and the PAEC

We attended the Federal Way Symphony’s performance on April 14. It was impressive and we enjoyed the selections…

To trust or not to trust

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To trust or not to trust

Can our elected officials be trusted? Merriam-Webster defines trust as “assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or…

Great things happening in Federal Way this summer

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Great things happening in Federal Way this summer

I believe Keith Livingston hit the nail on the head in his column (Will Federal Way residents accept…

Thoughts on the excise tax from a Federal Way City Councilman

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Thoughts on the excise tax from a Federal Way City Councilman

Being elected to your Federal Way City Council has been an honor, and I never forget who I…

Federal Way citizens should be allowed to vote on utility tax

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Federal Way citizens should be allowed to vote on utility tax

We are concerned with the City of Federal Way’s recent new tax proposal. A historical review of Federal…