Opinion
Legislators of color will have impact on 2021 session | Roegner
The 2021 session of the Legislature has kicked off with virtual participation in deference to the coronavirus.
Opinion
Let the 2021 political games begin | Livingston
The Legislature is in session starting Jan. 11. Let the 2021 political games begin.
Opinion
Local cities have progressive legislative agendas | Roegner
There are 281 cities that belong to the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), and their mayors and councilmembers…
Opinion
A legislative session like no other we’ve seen | Roegner
In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all…
Opinion
Public officials say and do the darndest things | Roegner
As Will Rogers used to say, “I only know what I read in the paper.”
Opinion
A Christmas card that was lost in the clutter | Guest column
While clearing out and boxing up my parents’ home recently, I discovered a few items I didn’t know…
Opinion
Wind turbine blades become key ingredient in cement | Brunell
Would you believe in the future when a cement truck shows up to pour your foundation or patio,…
Opinion
Election reflections on mail-in voting | Roegner
Even though all the election results showed him losing, President Donald Trump has said “the only way I…
Opinion
Local governments to add racial equity staff | Roegner
The 1960s were about Black people getting the right to vote, and we thought equality would naturally follow.
Opinion
Let 2021 be a fresh start with kindness | Livingston
2020 has changed America as our country and the world at large are affected by a coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion
E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches | Brunell
One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is dealing with the progress of the 20th century…
Opinion
Why not call a special session of the Legislature? | Roegner
Why not call a special session of the Legislature? That question has come up several times through out…
Opinion
Federal Way mayor gets opportunity for growth | Roegner
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell switched to campaign mode a few weeks ago and has raised about $19,000…
Opinion
Coronavirus and the silver lining for airline industry | Brunell
It’s no secret that airlines and airplane manufacturers have been clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion
State Legislature will reflect our changing society | Roegner
When you picture the Washington state Legislature, it usually looks like mostly white males. But that is in…
Letters to the Editor
Renter stability in Federal Way | Letters
Homeowners need our renting neighbors to have stable and secure housing. Our Federal Way City Council needs to…
Opinion
The need to concede | Guest column
Guest column by Martin Moore, Federal Way City Councilmember
Opinion
Democrats were the big election winners in WA | Roegner
In a referendum on President Donald Trump, voters nationwide turned out big and made Joe Biden President-elect.
Opinion
Post-election: The White House or our house? | Guest column
Election Day has come and gone. And while some outcomes are yet to be determined, one thing is…