My Perspective
Having a strong local government is a benefit to all of us in a crisis.
Commentary
Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted.
Legislature
The Washington comprehensive sex education bill passed in the Senate on March 7.
Editorial
Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.
Guest editorial
By Patrick Grubb, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Governor Jay Inslee has been forceful in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic because our state is the nation’s hotbed… Continue reading
Inside Politics
There will be many other interpretations of the mayor’s actions, and this episode will have repercussions among the eight elected officials that run City Hall.
My Perspective
We are mediocre in a region that is rapidly becoming global, educated and economically relevant. We have a mountain to climb.
Inside Politics
Elections are next year, and with the high profile marketing for the event, the speech always sounds more like a “please vote for me” campaign kick-off.
Inside Politics
Sometimes making a law isn’t pretty, and by the time everybody weighs in, that great idea may look completely different.
Editor’s Note
The Mirror conducted a background check on all 19 candidates who applied for the Pos. 2 vacancy.
Inside Politics
The six remaining council members will decide who the new council member will be, and politics will play a role.
Inside Politics
The “old boy’s club” that is our fire department doesn’t appear all that interested in having the taxpayers, who pay the bill, actually understand what is going.
My Perspective
Overcoming Federal Way’s general apathy toward exploring itself as a new frontier is essential for shedding the effects of being a hollowed-out corporate company town.
Inside Politics
With a progressive agenda including comprehensive sex education, clean fuel standards and gun violence, Democrats will need to be cautious about overreach.
My Turn
“My office and email address may have changed, but my values haven’t.”
Inside Politics
Ferrell’s pattern of behavior is dividing the community in such a negative manner he needs to rethink his entire style if he hopes to be an effective leader.
Reporter’s Notebook
Limitations of King County’s annual homeless street count could result in an undercount and ineffective solutions.
Inside Politics
Federal Way needs a community-wide shuttle bus system, interesting shops, better permitting and more.
Inside Politics
The “It’s the Right Thing To Do” Award goes to Mayor Ferrell as he agreed to fly the pride flag.
Inside Politics
Although the new appointee for the vacant 30th District seat must be a Democrat, the alignment opens the door for political mischief.
