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Kind teachers, flags make all the difference

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Kind teachers, flags make all the difference

I spent 11 years in the Federal Way Public Schools before the days when pride flags and safe…

Federal Way public official awards for 2019

Opinion

Federal Way public official awards for 2019

The “It’s the Right Thing To Do” Award goes to Mayor Ferrell as he agreed to fly the…

Keep hatred out of local paper

Letters to the Editor

Keep hatred out of local paper

I most certainly would not allow it in my church.

The facts always matter

Letters to the Editor

The facts always matter

It’s also disappointing that Mr. Roegner continually uses this as a mark against the city.

Intrigue and strategy of replacing Rep. Kristine Reeves

Opinion

Intrigue and strategy of replacing Rep. Kristine Reeves

Although the new appointee for the vacant 30th District seat must be a Democrat, the alignment opens the…

Honor those who went before

Opinion

Honor those who went before

These officials and many others served with distinction even on the occasions when you disagreed with them.

Federal Way’s flat earth thinkers

Opinion

Federal Way’s flat earth thinkers

‘Save the Campus’ and Initiative 19-001 poverty crusaders don’t have a clear understanding of their impact.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia

Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.

Dismayed at letter regarding LGBTQ

Letters to the Editor

Dismayed at letter regarding LGBTQ

As a mother and a grandmother I am proud to love my children unconditionally and support their own…

Political quotes and odd comments

Opinion

Political quotes and odd comments

Ferrell’s tendency for hyperbole got the better of him as he quoted President Ronald Reagan at the Berlin…

Campaign finance reform needed, and no more gerrymandering

Letters to the Editor

Campaign finance reform needed, and no more gerrymandering

Many of us have cheated on our taxes, left work a little early, justified taking something at work.

Pride signals unconditional acceptance of everyone

Letters to the Editor

Pride signals unconditional acceptance of everyone

Recognize that humans come in a variety of shapes and forms, rather than some cookie-cutter ideal set forth…

Cramming ‘perverted values’ onto whole society

Letters to the Editor

Cramming ‘perverted values’ onto whole society

Does the rainbow flag represent a tiny minority with a laser beam focus on grooming the next generation?

The meaning behind the pride flag

Letters to the Editor

The meaning behind the pride flag

The pride flag is a symbol for people to come together after dozens are murdered at a gay…

Strained relationship between legislators, city of Federal Way

Opinion

Strained relationship between legislators, city of Federal Way

Legislators were seeking information and accountability from City Hall and did not appear happy with some city answers.

When the Battle of the Bulge ended and my warm shoes arrived

Letters to the Editor

When the Battle of the Bulge ended and my warm shoes arrived

Besides the hazards of war, the weather was also bad. It was cold and we were not prepared.

Giving back through giving trees this holiday season

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Giving back through giving trees this holiday season

There is a giving tree at City Hall with names of residents at Avalon Care Center.

City, state, national flags are all that are needed at City Hall

Letters to the Editor

City, state, national flags are all that are needed at City Hall

We have the duty and responsibility to unite our people and support the American traditions and values we…

Making Federal Way safer

Opinion

Making Federal Way safer

We are deploying extra holiday patrols at various business areas throughout the city.

Council punts pride flag back to mayor

Opinion

Council punts pride flag back to mayor

It’s rare when a public official gets a second chance to do “the right thing.”