I occasionally view the Federal Way Mirror as a source of opportunity, much like musicians have spoken of: Where you catch a set of notes or a phrase, then see if you can take a little run down the block with them on your own.
As I begin my tenth year as your superintendent, my 21st year in Federal Way and my 41st year in our profession, I am sure of but a few things.
Thanks to principal Damon Hunter from Saghalie Middle School for taking part of his summer and going to the homes of every student at his school.
Spokane is well known for its competitive nature.
For years, the lilac city has jousted with Tacoma over claim to the title of Washington’s second-largest city. For a while, Tacoma had the lead and proudly proclaimed it, only to be surpassed again by Spokane — which somehow found a few more bodies. While no funny business has been proved, some suspected Spokaners of Chicago-style census tactics.
If politics were boxing — and sometimes it certainly seems that way — then we have finished with the sparring.
Questions, questions. Everybody has questions.
A retired sheriff’s deputy sends me e-mails regarding current issues that are confronted by law enforcement around the United States.
One critical component of many law enforcement agencies that gets attention from police professionals (and sometimes makes the news) is the SWAT team — those men and women with all the special training and weapons who show up when things get really dangerous.
I remember when I couldn’t wait to get out of high school so I could get a job.
The Washington State Medical Use of Marijuana Act, passed by the voters in 1998, continues to be attacked and disrespected by many law enforcement officers and some prosecutors’ offices statewide.
School starts on Tuesday, and everyone’s excited. But what about the parents?
Trying to do the right thing for the environment is not always a bowl of organic cherries.
One year ago, voters in unincorporated King County rejected a proposal to join Federal Way through annexation.
If you like exciting elections, stay tuned for the next couple of months because you’re going to see several.
Summer and fall festivals were always welcome when I was a child — as a surefire cure to break up the monotony of the year.
Maintenance crews recently completed a much-needed new roof at Decatur High School.