Ever wonder at times when a sign is posted and it seems to contradict the intended message? Like when you…
By Dini Duclos, Federal Way City Council member I am writing this letter to the editor as a private citizen…
Federal Way’s neighboring mayor, Pete Lewis of Auburn, presumably joined Mayors Against Illegal Guns (MAIG) to combat violent crime and…
Like the phoenix, the issue of what form of government we should have has risen again. Should we continue with…
A few months back, the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce launched Federal Way First, an effort to promote buying locally….
Forgiveness often seems far away in this season of giving. Forgiveness is one of the hardest acts a human being…
The following is based on actual calls. Only the names and dialogue have been changed. ••• (Ring ring) “Thank you…
Did you know Washington taxpayers contributed $115 million to costs associated with teen childbearing in 2004? Did you know that…
If education is your hot button, you’ll probably enjoy this year’s Federal Way School Board races. For several years, the…
• Cheers to the debate over Federal Way’s form of government. For the second time, voters face one of Federal…
Have you ever noticed how everybody claims to honor our veterans? Even the anti-war activists that despised President Bush proclaim…
For politicians in Olympia, talking about true educational reform is like the cheating husband who tells his wife, “Honey, she’s…
Last week, I had the occasion to remember one of my first teaching experiences. I was either in my first…
The assessor’s office is a low-key King County agency that is usually only noticed around Valentine’s Day when the annual…
Just when I thought that Federal Way was showing spurts of growth as a healthy city, the election coverage revealed…
Think the recent budget passed by the state Legislature was bad? If so, be prepared for something much worse if…
The three most important moments of my life have been: 1. When I became a believer in Jesus Christ. 2….
Well, in case you haven’t heard, Americans are participating in the political process with gusto lately. Representative Adam Smith’s town hall Aug. 25 drew a crowd of 2,500. Representative Brian Baird also drew a huge crowd, with one exchange between him and a U.S. Marine vet now legendary (just Google YouTube for “Brian Baird town hall” and you’ll find it).
As Federal Way students prepare for a new school year, I am reminded of the trials and tribulations of adolescence….
Up until now, the election focus has been on reducing the field of candidates through the primary process. Races for…