Dan Shannon, “The Smartest Person in The Room”

Opinion

A white elephant problem

Biden’s handling of immigration leaves much to be desired.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

Not a psychopath

Yes, I voted as a Democrat. No, we don’t cheer when police are killed.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Next year’s elections are already underway | Roegner

The 2021 session of the Washington State Legislature was dominated by the Democrats, who controlled both Houses and…

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

We’ll see if new columnist delivers the right stuff

Cannon certainly has no shortage of opinions.

LeAan Blanco, “See. Be. Do.”

Opinion

Defining Critical Race Theory: Read, don’t react | See. Be. Do.

Let’s define some terms before we debate them.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

King County executive wins battle with suburbs over inquests | Roegner

Decision will pave the way for families of victims to seek answers and justice.

Rich Elfers

Opinion

Will the U.S. lose international credibility because of its defeat in Afghanistan?

Lessons learned from losing Afghanistan.

Screenshot of Voice of America footage from the August 2021 scene at Kabul’s international airport in Afghanistan.

Opinion

What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column

The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

King County executive wins battle with suburbs over inquests | Roegner

Since 1854, when Washington was a territory, inquests have been required whenever a person dies from interaction with…

In a three-day event ahead of the November 2020 elections, the voting center at Federal Way’s Performing Arts and Event Center saw 1,433 voters, which included 466 newly registered voters. File photo

Opinion

Editorial: Baseless claims of fraud threaten voter confidence

Without evidence of fraud, it’s those alleging irregularities who are a threat to election integrity.

Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.

Opinion

The fall of Afghanistan

As Americans, we too often punish political courage and reward incompetence.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

What you get for electing Democrats

Actions have consequences

Carol Spell, "Education, Appreciation and Action"

Opinion

A reason for hope | Education, Appreciation and Action

Whether in Minnesota or Washington, you can’t thrive without it.