Remember this number: 2103, as in House Bill 2103. Federal Way’s own State Rep. Mark Miloscia is the sponsor to…
The Family Policy Institute of Washington combines a moral crusade with an idea to add money to the state’s coffers:…
For most national holidays celebrating past presidents, civil rights leaders, veterans and people who have died for this country, we…
Firearms were used in 54 percent of Washington state’s domestic violence-related homicides since 1997. The Tacoma News Tribune states that…
The “new” director of elections for King County is Sherril Huff. In this wacky, fun-filled election, it should be noted…
This past week, I was in Washington, D.C., presenting at a three-day educational conference on critical issues including testing, financing,…
The news across our state is rife with images of the state Legislature and Gov. Christine Gregoire sweating bullets on…
To understand the soul of any society, listen to its music. I grew up listening to what is commonly referred…
The tough times have hit the Northwest and along with it, Federal Way. News of layoffs at Washington Mutual, Weyerhaeuser,…
Unions are lining up to sue Gov. Christine Gregoire because her budget doesn’t include money to pay for a new…
Our state Legislature has begun the difficult and serious task of tackling the budget crisis. We face a crisis that…
Gov. Christine Gregoire decided that support for schools should be cut by millions of dollars. I am trying to understand…
Trees in the city — any city — have got it hard. If an urban tree is lucky enough to…
Michelle Breen enjoyed the cushy lifestyle of New York City. She had the right job, high-powered friends and a lovely…
In 1994, Congress enacted a ban on assault weapons. President Bill Clinton declared that such semi-automatic weapons were “built only…
And so it begins. On Jan. 28, you can hold the first print edition of the new and improved Federal…
Like clockwork, initiative guru Tim Eyman once again pumps the press for more publicity. Eyman’s latest endeavor is I-1033, dubbed…
“What in the world is this ballot for? And who are these people?” A friend asked me these two questions…