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Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Another Herculean effort is needed to turn Seattle around | Brunell

Over the years, Seattle leaders faced “Herculean” challenges — yet found the will, resources and determination to come…

Nadiya Sheckler, left, and Mary Ehlis of KEEP tour Camp Kilworth on a morning in July 2022. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

Opinion

Cheers n’ jeers: Saving the roller rink, ending governor’s powers

Federal Way Mirror editorial

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

We all need to acknowledge the devils in ourselves | Whale’s Tales

I read somewhere years ago — I have forgotten where — that if a person cannot relish the…

Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.

Opinion

Federal Way is trending in the wrong economic direction | Livingston

Our city’s planners are encouraging us to focus on developing a plan for the 7 acres the city…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

A closer look at the secretary of state race | Roegner

The candidates for Washington’s secretary of state are an interesting batch.

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Letters to the Editor

My sincerest apologies to the first responders | Letters

My apologies

Don C. Brunell is a business analyst, writer and columnist. He is a former president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s oldest and largest business organization, and lives in Vancouver. Contact thebrunells@msn.com.

Opinion

Private sector innovators in WA can increase fresh water | Brunell

In Washington, this year we’re fortunate to have escaped the historic droughts plaguing other parts of the world.…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Gas-powered car ban in Washington state too? | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Election outlook in the 30th and 47th Legislative Districts | Roegner

In the 30th Legislative District, Republican Ashli Tagoai will face Democrat Kristine Reeves in one race, with Reeves…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Supreme Court should add justices and term limits | Roegner

In a bipartisan report from legal scholars to President Joe Biden that examines the work of the U.S.…

Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.

Opinion

How to navigate society’s post-pandemic behavioral changes | Livingston

Are any of you feeling a sense of loss in your daily lives and routines resulting from pandemic…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Local political implications in the Roe v. Wade decision | Roegner

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, there is now a new relationship between…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

The closer we get to 2023, the more intense national politics will be | Roegner

Midway through the 2022 primary season, Democrats are questioning if President Joe Biden can save them from the…

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Sports

Remembering a Towering Legend

A tribute to Bill Russell, who died July 31 at the age of 88.

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Letters to the Editor

Federal Way letters: Vandals strike church again

Church vandalism

Keith Livingston is a retired municipal management professional, lifelong artist and Federal Way resident. He can be reached at keithlivingstondesign@gmail.com.

Opinion

Federal Way is stuck living in the past | Livingston

Clickity-clack, light rail is coming. Our city’s future is being discussed in coffee shops, the back rooms of…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Summer arrives in 2022 | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Robert Whale can be reached at rwhale@soundpublishing.com.

Opinion

My fellow Americans, we need a political middle again | Whale

For the poor beleaguered voter in the coming elections, I offer this piece of advice — beware of…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Republican challenger may give Murray a real race for Senate | Roegner

One of the more compelling stories of this election cycle is Tiffany Smiley, who is running against Patty…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Who wants to wear a mask in King County? | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers