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We must engage Federal Way youth

Today’s youth are politically maturing during a time when our country is abdicating its leadership seat at the…

WA gun buyers may get their own Surgeon General’s Warning

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WA gun buyers may get their own Surgeon General’s Warning

Back in 1965, with mounting evidence of the ill effects of smoking, Congress decided every pack of cigarettes…

Livingston: Do we live up to our nation’s lofty goals?

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Livingston: Do we live up to our nation’s lofty goals?

As we celebrated this country’s 242nd Independence Day this past July 4, we banded together for one day…

Roegner: Politicians say the darndest things

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Roegner: Politicians say the darndest things

Like the rest of us, politicians always have something to say.

Tariffs threaten local newspapers | Editorial

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Tariffs threaten local newspapers | Editorial

The result of the tariffs have been up to a 30 percent increase in newsprint costs for newspapers.

Fake apologies imply our kids’ safety is for sale

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Fake apologies imply our kids’ safety is for sale

Here’s a pet peeve of mine: fake apologies.

City needs to be wise in spending

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City needs to be wise in spending

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PAEC, police and taxpayer roundtable

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PAEC, police and taxpayer roundtable

PAEC, police and taxpayer roundtable

Safe injection vans are not the answer

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Safe injection vans are not the answer

I am writing in regards to the June 22 article on installing a “safe” injection van for narcotics…

Finding the responsible way to honor our veterans

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Finding the responsible way to honor our veterans

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell explains the reversal of his decision to rename South 320th Street.

This isn’t who we are

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This isn’t who we are

It started with Muslims. Now separating children from their parents, and babies from their mothers? This can’t be…

Teachers have an impact

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Teachers have an impact

Teachers have an impact

Pleased with Mark Miloscia

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Pleased with Mark Miloscia

Mark Miloscia is a stand up guy. He answers letters in his own hand. No form letters from…

Better uses of money than renaming streets

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Better uses of money than renaming streets

Editor’s note: Since the writing of this letter, the mayor has announced 320th Street won’t be renamed.

Overcoming the disparities in jury selection

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Overcoming the disparities in jury selection

Federal Way Municipal Court was part of a survey in 2017 that revealed a low rate for people…

Council may come together, but what about the mayor?

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Council may come together, but what about the mayor?

When the calendar turned to 2018 it marked a significant change on the City Council with Hoang Tran…

Thoughts on recent happenings in the city

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Thoughts on recent happenings in the city

I saved copies of the Mirror from March 30 to June 8. It’s interesting to reflect back on…

State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020

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State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020

Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.

Significant changes to education funding model impacts Federal Way Public Schools

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Significant changes to education funding model impacts Federal Way Public Schools

After years of lengthy debate, the Washington State Legislature passed two major bills — House Bill 2442 and…

Miloscia stands up for community values

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Miloscia stands up for community values

Here we go again. Politicians sure love to take their opponent’s words out of context.