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True vision is needed | Inside Politics

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True vision is needed | Inside Politics

Other than Mayor Jim Ferrell, is anyone else brokenhearted about Dick’s Drive-in choosing Kent, near Highline, rather than…

Identifying people by race not always appropriate

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Identifying people by race not always appropriate

I heartily embrace all of my different heritages, however, I don’t go by the term African-American, which columnist…

The changing face of Federal Way | Inside Politics

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The changing face of Federal Way | Inside Politics

From our names — Stone’s Landing, Redondo and Federal Way — to our population and our governmental structures,…

Mayor Jimmy and the downtown core | Q&A for Mr. Federal Way:

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Mayor Jimmy and the downtown core | Q&A for Mr. Federal Way:

Q: Mr. Federal Way, there has been a lot of talk lately about the city’s downtown. What do…

Football and fantasy city government | My Perspective

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Football and fantasy city government | My Perspective

As a new football season starts, do you ever wonder about the countless hours, planning, play books, teaching,…

Frank Shiers political cartoon

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Frank Shiers political cartoon

Frank Shiers editorial cartoon for the week of Sept. 8.

Work to refine grading, reporting system remains a focus for Federal Way Public Schools

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Work to refine grading, reporting system remains a focus for Federal Way Public Schools

Federal Way Public Schools is committed to ensuring our standards-based grading and reporting system provides accurate and meaningful…

Volleyball desperately needs more coaches like Beamer’s Culliton | Full-Court Press

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Volleyball desperately needs more coaches like Beamer’s Culliton | Full-Court Press

Kim Culliton thought her question was relatively simple.

Local legislators impact 2017 session | Inside Politics

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Local legislators impact 2017 session | Inside Politics

The 2017 session of the state Legislature was among the most challenging in years. Under pressure from the…

David Aaron Johnson: Lamenting the need for martyrs | Diversity

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David Aaron Johnson: Lamenting the need for martyrs | Diversity

I nitially I wanted to write to celebrate and honor the heroism of three men: Ricky John Best,…

Commons Mall will never be downtown | Letter

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Commons Mall will never be downtown | Letter

The Commons at Federal Way is a source of endless discussion. Generally the subject is how to make…

Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center continuing city’s mission | Letter

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Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center continuing city’s mission | Letter

The Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center continues the city mission to create recreation facilities for all…

I can see just fine — why do I need vision? | Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin

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I can see just fine — why do I need vision? | Chamber CEO Rebecca Martin

As business-led, economic and civic organizations, chambers of commerce and their members are impacted by the world’s accelerating…

School bonds and kneeling football players | Q&A for Mr. Federal Way

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School bonds and kneeling football players | Q&A for Mr. Federal Way

Q: Mr. Federal Way, do you support the school district’s construction bond in the Nov. 7 election?

No place for racism here | Inside Politics

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No place for racism here | Inside Politics

Aug.12, 2017, Charlottesville, Virginia: A white supremacist rally in support of keeping Confederate statues turns ugly. A young…

Federal Way Public Schools proposed bond a good return on investment

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Federal Way Public Schools proposed bond a good return on investment

In 1971, Intel released the world’s first microprocessor; the first pocket-sized calculators were released; Mattel launched Malibu Barbie;…

Federal Way schools need new grading system

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Federal Way schools need new grading system

As the 2017-2018 school year is about to begin are parents aware of the immediate urgency to upgrade…

Conversation about heroin addiction needs to continue | Letter

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Conversation about heroin addiction needs to continue | Letter

I hope the Federal Way City Council’s rejection of safe injection sites is just the beginning of an…

Safe injection site debate a political sham | Inside Politics

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Safe injection site debate a political sham | Inside Politics

The Aug. 8 City Council discussion on a resolution opposing a safe injection site for heroin addicts in…

Vote this upcoming election | Letter

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Vote this upcoming election | Letter

What do Romania, Pakistan and Bulgaria all have in common? They all have a higher voter turnout than…