Inside Politics
Many white people believe we are an inclusive community and that we universally love our police department. However, that is not a view shared by… Continue reading
Don’t bully schools into reopening. Protect our students.
Inside Politics
Inquests frequently unfold against a backdrop of sadness and drama: Family members’ shock at the sudden loss of a loved one at the hands of… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Gov. Jay Inslee’s recent move to name a task force to review racial justice and police reform set the tone for both a special session… Continue reading
Letters
Why we’re protesting As a Black man living in Federal Way for the past 4 years, I was moved by the recent article by Bob… Continue reading
By Jim Ferrell, Mayor of Federal Way Images of boarded-up store windows, clashes between protestors and police in the streets, and empty police cars engulfed… Continue reading
With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.
Inside Politics
Our country is at a defining moment in our search for true equality. Another murder of a Black man at the hands of a white… Continue reading
Moving forward, the Federal Way Mirror will capitalize Black when referring to the race, ethnicity and culture of Black people. It has long been the… Continue reading
Guest column
What really matters is the desire to find.
“Don’t make me come down there.” — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a tweet Saturday, after viewing video of New York City residents squeezing… Continue reading
Inside Politics
History continues to repeat itself as another black man dies at the hands of a white police officer. Could it happen here? It almost did!… Continue reading
Grace and Peace to our Black siblings in Federal Way and throughout the world. It has been 16 days since the murder of George Floyd,… Continue reading
Guest editorial
Police chiefs of Des Moines, Tukwila, Renton, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Black Diamond and the Port of Seattle pledge to stand with communities.
Inside Politics
Last year, most political insiders thought 2020 would be a big Democratic year in our statewide elections and might be among the most exciting years… Continue reading
Around noon May 31, Nick Rose, who owns our Ace Hardware store, told me he was thinking about shutting down early. I asked him why… Continue reading
Christian flag at City Hall? It looks like maybe a new tradition is being established at City Hall to represent special interest groups in the… Continue reading
Inside Politics
Despite spending most of my life in government and politics and working with some of the best, I still judge a politician by what they… Continue reading
Message From the Police Chief
By Andy J. Hwang Federal Way Chief of Police As law enforcement leaders and professionals, we know that having the support and the trust of… Continue reading
Inside Politics
District 30 seats are up for grabs.
