Opinion
Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column
As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…
Opinion
Wacky weather conspiracy theorists strike again | Whale’s Tales
The initial news was grim enough on its own: flash flooding in Central Texas had taken dozens of…
Opinion
Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column
Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.
Opinion
First Amendment thoughts ahead of weekend protests | Whale’s Tales
For all their flaws, the founders of the United States were brilliant.
Letters to the Editor
Letters: Thoughts on FW Public Market, Paid Family and Medical Leave
Letters to the editor.
Opinion
The concept of ‘habeas corpus’ deserves a closer look | Whale’s Tales
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem recently defined habeas corpus before a congressional hearing as “the right…
Opinion
Sometimes a politician’s instincts just stink | Whale’s Tales
Among the fascinating relatives of the noun “instinct” is the German term “Fingerspitzengefühl.”
Opinion
Still proud to be a word nerd after all these years | Whale’s Tales
My brothers and sisters tell me they have also been called to account for using “big words.”
Opinion
Federal Way loves FIFA | Cartoon by Frank Shiers
This cartoon references a recent story in the Federal Way Mirror about how the shape of FIFA World…
Opinion
Tapping into the power of mental flexibility | Whale’s Tales
At this moment, many of our distracted countrymen glare at each other over a rigid barrier of hardened…
Opinion
Higher total taxes are making Washington unaffordable | Brunell
Too often, elected officials overlook the cumulative costs of regulations, taxes, and fees on taxpayers. However, those added…
Opinion
A look at the fool’s potential radius of destruction | Whale’s Tales
Ever since it invented the skid steer loader in 1960, the Bobcat Company claims on its website, it…
Opinion
Looking through the rear-view mirror in my mind | Whale’s Tales
Road trips through the heart of Eastern Washington’s one-horse towns are among the most treasured memories of my…
Opinion
Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation | Guest column
Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.
Letters to the Editor
Concerned about opinion piece in FW Mirror | Letter to the editor
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Opinion
A serious bone to pick with the powers that be | Whale’s Tales
Questioning methods, as I see it, has nothing to do with politics or personal animosities.
Opinion
Want a more trusted FW City Council? Let the public speak | Guest column
There is a simple truth in municipal government: If City Hall wants our trust, its decision-making must begin…
Opinion
Pondering life and death on this side of eternity | Whale’s Tales
I no longer fear death itself, but I could do without dying.
Opinion
Fighting for a word whose meaning has taken a beating | Whale’s Tales
As readers of this column may know by now, I am a word person.