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Opinion
By Bill Pirkle • April 29, 2009 1:12 pm

Today, I want to talk about dreams. Children do not come with an instruction manual, but they do acquire a…

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Will the King County Assessor change his plea? | Bob Roegner
Will the King County Assessor change his plea?...
By Bob Roegner • April 27, 2009 11:08 pm

The news that King County Assessor Scott Noble’s recent hearing on his DUI/vehicular assault charge had been canceled caught the…

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In the gospel of government we trust | Angie Vogt
In the gospel of government we trust |...
By Angie Vogt • April 24, 2009 5:35 pm

Recently, a group of religious leaders in our state sent a letter to the state Legislature requesting that they raise…

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Vigilante justice and lead enemas | The Firearms Lawyer
Vigilante justice and lead enemas | The Firearms...
By Mark Knapp • April 24, 2009 5:34 pm

The fact that the King County Sheriff’s office and other Washington state law enforcement agencies are being forced to eliminate…

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How not to teach black children | Walter Backstrom
How not to teach black children | Walter...
By Walter Backstrom • April 24, 2009 5:33 pm

Black kids score the lowest on standardized tests. I have raised this question to administrators and teachers, and they all…

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Centerstage and the passion of the performing arts | Bob Roegner
Centerstage and the passion of the performing arts...
By Bob Roegner • April 21, 2009 2:06 pm

Being on the city council is never easy, but sometimes the unintended twists and turns of even the simplest, most…

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Cheers and jeers | Mirror editorial
Cheers and jeers | Mirror editorial
April 17, 2009 5:47 pm

• Cheers to Federal Way’s AmeriCorps program for its annual Sweets for Success fundraiser held Friday. Under the angelic direction…

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Will children forgive us for what we’ve done? | The Pirkle Report
Will children forgive us for what we’ve done?...
By Bill Pirkle • April 17, 2009 4:53 pm

The state of education in America is always on my mind. I am reminded of the words of British playwright…

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Should volunteers bring guns to disaster sites? | The Firearms Lawyer
Should volunteers bring guns to disaster sites? |...
By Mark Knapp • April 16, 2009 11:00 pm

Some Federal Way residents have devoted our evenings and weekends preparing for earthquakes, fire, WMD attacks or other disasters. One…

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With divorce, children have the most to lose | Walter Backstrom
With divorce, children have the most to lose...
By Walter Backstrom • April 16, 2009 10:59 pm

Washington is a no-fault divorce state, which means that no one is at fault when a marriage ends. It is…

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Federal Way School District grapples with harsh budget realities | Chris Carrel
Federal Way School District grapples with harsh budget...
By Chris Carrel • April 16, 2009 10:58 pm

You can tell a lot about a community by its leaders and how they approach the tough decisions. We’re all…

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Inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold | Susan Kovalik
Inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold...
By Susan Kovalik • April 14, 2009 1:44 pm

With our ability today to connect through media, we have unparalleled opportunities to surround ourselves with information — often times…

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King County Executive: Who will replace Ron Sims? | Bob Roegner
King County Executive: Who will replace Ron Sims?...
By Bob Roegner • April 13, 2009 11:32 pm

Most of you haven’t read much about this year’s race to replace King County Executive Ron Sims. That’s because Sims…

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Sick seniors face critical cutbacks in Washington state
Sick seniors face critical cutbacks in Washington state
April 9, 2009 10:48 pm

The pending decision by the Legislature to ax the state’s adult day health program is going to cause tremendous harm…

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Easter weekend and faith: The gifts that keep on giving | Angie Vogt
Easter weekend and faith: The gifts that keep...
By Angie Vogt • April 9, 2009 10:46 pm

For many people, this is just one week among many other weeks throughout the year. For Jews celebrating Passover, it’s…

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Why God and fathers matter | Walter Backstrom
Why God and fathers matter | Walter Backstrom
By Walter Backstrom • April 9, 2009 10:43 pm

We live in a society where the roles of a father continue to diminish. I watched an episode on “Oprah,”…

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Building competence begins in childhood | Susan Kovalik
Building competence begins in childhood | Susan Kovalik
By Susan Kovalik • April 7, 2009 3:56 pm

We are the only species that creates the environment that creates who we become. Our lives are framed and developed…

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2009 state Legislature cuts to the chase | Bob Roegner
2009 state Legislature cuts to the chase |...
By Bob Roegner • April 6, 2009 10:39 pm

The end of the 2009 state legislative session is in sight. Barring something unforeseen, they will adjourn April 26. The…

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City should keep the keys to Knutzen Family Theatre | Mirror editorial
City should keep the keys to Knutzen Family...
April 3, 2009 1:48 pm

Federal Way should keep the keys to the kingdom — the Knutzen Family Theatre. Now is the time to prove…

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Government and the race card, part 2 | Walter Backstrom
Government and the race card, part 2 |...
By Walter Backstrom • April 2, 2009 10:55 pm

Several weeks ago, I wrote an article questioning why our city decided to help two minority groups and no one…

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