I would like to respond to Leo J. Thoennes’ July 5 letter to the editor (“Our nation’s energy crisis”).
One warm June evening, I found myself drawn to the Federal Way Community Center for the meeting of the King County Charter Review Commission (I know — not exactly living in the fast lane, but at least I wasn’t home watching city council meetings…that’s Tuesday nights).
I would like to respond to Leo J. Thoennes’ July 5 letter to the editor (“Our nation’s energy crisis”).
I wonder if you’ve seen this house comparison on the Internet (which has been verified as true by snopes.com).
Groundbreaking news: A team of multi-talented volunteers at the Historical Society of Federal Way (HSFW) just completed the long-awaited and overdue manuscript of the city’s history.
Last week, we looked at many of the King County Charter Review Commission’s recommendations that are under review by the King County Council.
Today, we will look at the rest of the issues.
Bear with me as I attempt to do the impossible: Tie together the founding principles of our national republic into…
By now the aerial bombardment has ended, and Federal Way-ers are tentatively creeping out of their bunkers to see how much fireworks shrapnel ended up in their yards.
If you’re reading this, it means glowing embers from the neighbor kids’ high-tech pyrotechnic displays haven’t burned today’s newspaper to ashes.
With all due respect to law and order, I will start this off by stating what everyone knows: Fireworks bans are not working.
A number of guest opinions and letters to the editor have appeared recently in The Mirror about the city’s decision to disclose a report relating to the Federal Way Municipal Court.
“Our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.”
Show some love to crows
By now the aerial bombardment has ended, and Federal Way-ers are tentatively creeping out of their bunkers to see how much fireworks shrapnel ended up in their yards.
If you’re reading this, it means glowing embers from the neighbor kids’ high-tech pyrotechnic displays haven’t burned today’s newspaper to ashes.
With all due respect to law and order, I will start this off by stating what everyone knows: Fireworks bans are not working.
In the classic movie “A Christmas Story,” young Ralphie’s mother warns him about the dangers of BB guns: “You’ll shoot your eye out.”
How well do you, your family and friends know your country’s history?
For those of you who missed it, the King County Council was in town recently.
The council is holding a series of public hearings to gather input as council members consider the recommendations of the Charter Review Commission.
The King County charter, which is like a constitution, is reviewed by a group of knowledgeable citizens every 10 years. The King County Council can then decide if it wants to put any of the items on the ballot for public consideration.
Where are your third places?
One sober night in college, a group of us saw a possum scamper in the shadows by our house.
I am a “true conservative.”
