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Bravo to the Federal Way Symphony

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Bravo to the Federal Way Symphony

We went to the Federal Way Symphony season finale on April 7. Bravo! Maestro A. Brian Davenport, soloist…

My two cents on Roegner and his column

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My two cents on Roegner and his column

I feel compelled to offer my two cents regarding the Mirror’s Inside Politics author’s constant haranguing of our…

Fatal flaws in I-5 ramp proposals

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Fatal flaws in I-5 ramp proposals

I am responding to Scott Chase’s letter in the April 6 edition, in which he prefers an I-5…

Reproductive health care options in King County

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Reproductive health care options in King County

As a resident of King County for 37 years, I have worked for decades on behalf of a…

New I-5 ramp should remain at 312th Street

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New I-5 ramp should remain at 312th Street

Back on Jan. 6, 2017, the Mirror reported, “Federal Way outlines legislative priorities for 2017,” which had another…

Pot houses should not be tolerated

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Pot houses should not be tolerated

KOMO news broke a story on March 7 of this year. The headline: “10 arrested after almost $10…

Many people helped church mission

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Many people helped church mission

Thanks to the Mirror and especially to reporter Heidi Sanders for the excellent March 16 piece covering Marine…

People need a dose of reality

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People need a dose of reality

What flavor Kool-Aid are people drinking?

Utility tax not a sign of strong leadership

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Utility tax not a sign of strong leadership

Is forcing a municipal corporation of the State of Washington Utility Company to collect a 7.75-percent tax for…

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The task of building a strong community

The results that come from making tough decisions with a forward-looking view can elicit praise but also scorn.

Federal Way land owner right to clear property

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Federal Way land owner right to clear property

Regarding the underbrush removed at the Weyerhaeuser site, it is far-fetched to call it “environmental rape” as one…

City officials need to explain rationale

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City officials need to explain rationale

An open letter to the Federal Way City Council: Please explain why you chose litigation over negotiation with…

March to eliminate gangs, not guns

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March to eliminate gangs, not guns

When students walked out of school last week, it was not about student safety. It was about gun…

Council did not solve money problems with utility tax

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Council did not solve money problems with utility tax

After the citizens voiced their concerns about the 7.75-percent utility tax on Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, they…

Students should protest bullying

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Students should protest bullying

Students, now that you have protested gun violence, I challenge you to end all violence in your schools.…

Resident wants to file petition challenging utility tax

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Resident wants to file petition challenging utility tax

Citizens of Federal Way: I attended the Federal Way City Council meeting regarding the 7.75 percent utility tax…

More tax code reform needed

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More tax code reform needed

As someone who has lived in Federal Way for over 25 years, maintaining the high quality of our…

Mayor disputes Roegner’s column

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Mayor disputes Roegner’s column

During my tenure as mayor of Federal Way, I have always been a strong proponent of open government,…

TJ students helped many

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TJ students helped many

During a time when we hear lots of negative news coming from high schools, I would like to…

Articles about role models important

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Articles about role models important

I read the Mirror’s article about Phiona Mutesi, the Queen of Katwe, after I had both read the…