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Where she’s been and Mr. FW | Q&A with Mrs. Federal Way

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Where she’s been and Mr. FW | Q&A with Mrs. Federal Way

Disclaimer: Mr. Federal Way is taking a much-needed vacation this week after, apparently, touching a bit of a…

Quixote Honda in uphill battle? | Inside Politics

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Quixote Honda in uphill battle? | Inside Politics

Elections are always about the incumbent, and in this year’s mayoral race that is Jim Ferrell. Has he…

Flight patterns should be directed away from homes

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Flight patterns should be directed away from homes

In answer to a letter about the column on airplane noise being right on — really?

Planning my future with Smarter Balanced assessments

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Planning my future with Smarter Balanced assessments

Some students know their plan after high school, and some are still figuring it out. When I took…

Ferrell looks to avoid history repeat | Inside Politics

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Ferrell looks to avoid history repeat | Inside Politics

Jim Ferrell wants another term as mayor, but even after four years we still don’t know him very…

Airplane effects and birthdays | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

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Airplane effects and birthdays | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

Q: Mr. Federal Way, your recent commentary on airplane noise in the South Sound was damaging and disrespectful…

Mr. FW column minimizes important issue

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Mr. FW column minimizes important issue

Mr. Federal Way: Regarding your airplane noise opinion — wow, just wow! I cannot believe that someone so…

Facing the uncertainty

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Facing the uncertainty

In a recent article, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reminded us that “talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.”…

Mr. FW column on the mark about airplane noise

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Mr. FW column on the mark about airplane noise

I am a Federal Way resident, living about a mile or maybe even a little bit less west…

Bryce will be missed at Centerstage

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Bryce will be missed at Centerstage

A big heartfelt thank you to Alan Bryce, artistic director of Centerstage Theatre, for his many years of…

Area needs second regional airport

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Area needs second regional airport

Yes, Mr. Federal Way, there is a serious crime problem in the South Sound region, but have you…

More airplanes affecting quality of life

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More airplanes affecting quality of life

With his dismissive comments about “260 more planes,” Mr. Federal Way proves that people in the south end…

Radio tower LED light a distraction

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Radio tower LED light a distraction

I live in Federal Way near 11th Avenue Southwest and 320th. Most of the rooms in my house…

Letter writer off base about dogs

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Letter writer off base about dogs

In regard to the letter “Dog owners need to obey laws,” May 5, as a dog owner my…

Compassion or politics? | Inside Politics

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Compassion or politics? | Inside Politics

While the aftermath of the presidential election, alternative facts and the never-ending chaos of the Trump White House…

Homeless children and Brian Wilson | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

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Homeless children and Brian Wilson | Q&A with Mr. Federal Way

Q: Mr. Federal Way, I was shocked to learn there are so many homeless students in Federal Way.…

Question your biases | Diversity

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Question your biases | Diversity

Like many this past week, I took the time to celebrate Memorial Day. Other than a great three-day…

Filing week surprises | Inside Politics

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Filing week surprises | Inside Politics

Despite a well-oiled rumor mill of speculation, there were still some filing week surprises. It was assumed that…

PAEC a smart strategic investment for city

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PAEC a smart strategic investment for city

Federal Way is growing up, but its growth continues as a bit of an ugly duckling.

Give PAEC a chance | Editorial Board

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Give PAEC a chance | Editorial Board

Regardless of how people feel about the Performing Arts and Event Center, the facility is set to open.