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

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The police department of the future | Roegner

Based on comments from elected officials and police, the Black Lives Matter movement is picking up political momentum…

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

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Defund the police department? | Roegner

Our country is at a defining moment in our search for true equality.

Bob Roegner

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Democrats have the edge in WA’s 2020 elections

Last year, most political insiders thought 2020 would be a big Democratic year in our statewide elections and…

Legislature: History, investigations and new laws

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Legislature: History, investigations and new laws

The 2019 session of the Legislature included controversy, compromise, surprise, new law and more.

Are sheriffs above the law?

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Are sheriffs above the law?

Washington voters have spoken on I-1639. Sheriffs need to set the stage to follow their oath of office…

Sound Transit, politics and Superfund sites

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Sound Transit, politics and Superfund sites

Elected leaders and residents want a landfill as the preferred site, and that raises questions.

When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must tackle affordable housing

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When tomorrow becomes today: King County cities must tackle affordable housing

Microsoft has started the regional dialogue, but will cities rise to the challenge?

Your South King County legislators in action

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Your South King County legislators in action

Democrats must be careful to not overplay their hand in Olympia