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

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What it really means to ‘defund’ police departments

If we want our police to truly implement community policing, then the force should reflect the community.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial: Stopping COVID is now up to each of us

With a resurgence threatening, we need to take greater responsibility to keep the virus in check.

What, exactly, is tearing America apart? Blindness

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What, exactly, is tearing America apart? Blindness

Our inability to see across the aisle is what will bring our nation to the brink.

A message from Mayor Jan Molinaro

Letters to the Editor

A message from Mayor Jan Molinaro

“The best example of encouragement you can give someone for wearing a mask is to wear a mask…

Join me and others in your community in addressing systemic racism

Letters to the Editor

Join me and others in your community in addressing systemic racism

We want our local governments to work on dismantling biased policies to make their communities more equitable.

Trump has knowledge, skills to run the country

Letters to the Editor

Trump has knowledge, skills to run the country

I’m far more interested in Trump’s abilities than what his opponents point out as “flaws.”

Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial

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Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial

The policy has been adopted by both the AP and the National Association of Black Journalists.

Taiwan provides a blueprint for dealing with a pandemic

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Taiwan provides a blueprint for dealing with a pandemic

Trust in the government and widespread communication and cooperation helped the country succeed where others didn’t.

Young locals in protests give me hope for the future

Letters to the Editor

Young locals in protests give me hope for the future

Be careful writing from a place of privilege.

Keep up the support for BLM

Letters to the Editor

Keep up the support for BLM

Thank you to everyone who is doing their part.

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.”

With leadership, humility can be crucial to success

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With leadership, humility can be crucial to success

Humility is a better indicator of intellect than IQ points.

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

Opinion

Democrats have the edge in WA’s 2020 elections

But a lot of plans were hinged on Inslee not running for a third term.