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The task of building a strong community

The results that come from making tough decisions with a forward-looking view can elicit praise but also scorn.

Council passes tax, crowd not happy

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Council passes tax, crowd not happy

The tension was high in the City Council chambers at the March 20 meeting as the council considered…

Federal Way land owner right to clear property

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Federal Way land owner right to clear property

Regarding the underbrush removed at the Weyerhaeuser site, it is far-fetched to call it “environmental rape” as one…

City officials need to explain rationale

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City officials need to explain rationale

An open letter to the Federal Way City Council: Please explain why you chose litigation over negotiation with…

March to eliminate gangs, not guns

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March to eliminate gangs, not guns

When students walked out of school last week, it was not about student safety. It was about gun…

Council did not solve money problems with utility tax

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Council did not solve money problems with utility tax

After the citizens voiced their concerns about the 7.75-percent utility tax on Lakehaven Water and Sewer District, they…

Students should protest bullying

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Students should protest bullying

Students, now that you have protested gun violence, I challenge you to end all violence in your schools.…

Resident wants to file petition challenging utility tax

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Resident wants to file petition challenging utility tax

Citizens of Federal Way: I attended the Federal Way City Council meeting regarding the 7.75 percent utility tax…

More tax code reform needed

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More tax code reform needed

As someone who has lived in Federal Way for over 25 years, maintaining the high quality of our…

District 30 legislators deserve credit for stance on public records

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District 30 legislators deserve credit for stance on public records

Miloscia, Reeves and Pellicciotti voted against SB 6617.

Students march, will politicians listen?

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Students march, will politicians listen?

The Feb. 14 murders in Parkland, Florida, and the national movement that has followed on gun control are…

Taxes and car tabs will be rehashed by voters

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Taxes and car tabs will be rehashed by voters

One of the bigger surprises of the just-completed legislative session occurred in the final hours when a Democrat-sponsored…

Mayor disputes Roegner’s column

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Mayor disputes Roegner’s column

During my tenure as mayor of Federal Way, I have always been a strong proponent of open government,…

Revenue shortage or spending problem?

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Revenue shortage or spending problem?

Roegner questions city’s claims about budget shortfall.

TJ students helped many

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TJ students helped many

During a time when we hear lots of negative news coming from high schools, I would like to…

Articles about role models important

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Articles about role models important

I read the Mirror’s article about Phiona Mutesi, the Queen of Katwe, after I had both read the…

Guns, a child will lead us

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Guns, a child will lead us

Members of Congress have received millions of dollars of campaign donations from the NRA.

Wilson better choice for state Senate seat

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Wilson better choice for state Senate seat

The 30th District has another opportunity to send another dynamic leader to Olympia.

District 30 legislators deserve kudos

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District 30 legislators deserve kudos

I think that we should all be appreciative of our representatives in the 30th legislative district for voting…

City should have done more after trees cleared

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City should have done more after trees cleared

I was glad to see that the disastrous clearing of trees along Weyerhaeuser Way was the lead article…