Andy Hobbs

Washington

Editorial Director at Issaquah-Sammamish Reporter

Editorial Director at Enumclaw Courier-Herald

Editorial Director at The Covington Reporter

Editorial Director at La Raza del Noroeste

Editorial Director at Tukwila Reporter

Editorial Director at Snoqualmie Valley Record

Editorial Director at Eastside Scene Magazine

Editorial Director at Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

Editorial Director at Renton Reporter

Editorial Director at The Courier Herald

Editorial Director at Seattle Weekly

Editorial Director at Redmond Reporter

Editorial Director at Mercer Island Reporter

Editorial Director at Federal Way Mirror

Editorial Director at Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

Editorial Director at Auburn Reporter

Editorial Director at Kirkland Reporter

Editorial Director at Bothell/Kenmore Reporter

Editorial Director at Kent Reporter

Editorial Director at Bellevue Reporter

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Articles

Petition against MI School Board member stirs up controversy

4 days ago | mi-reporter.com | Andy Hobbs

A petition is calling for a Mercer Island School Board member to be excluded from graduation ceremonies for the Mercer Island High School class of 2025. The petition was started by a local student in response to past social media posts made by school board director Jody Lee. As of press time Monday, the petition on change.org had garnered 530 signatures.
Bob Roegner, former mayor and columnist, dies

1 month ago | federalwaymirror.com | Andy Hobbs

Bob Roegner, a longtime political columnist for the Federal Way Mirror and a former mayor of Auburn, died April 11 at age 76 after suffering from dementia. Roegner served three terms as Auburn’s mayor from 1982 to 1993.
Andy Hobbs | Auburn Reporter

1 month ago | auburn-reporter.com | Andy Hobbs

He was known for his “Inside Politics” column as well as years of service in Auburn and South King County.
WA Treasurer talks tariffs and pensions at FW Chamber lunch

Feb 6, 2025 | federalwaymirror.com | Andy Hobbs

Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti gave his outlook on the state’s financial challenges and more during a presentation Feb. 5 at the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce luncheon. As the state’s chief financial officer, Pellicciotti was elected to the position in Nov. 2020, following two terms as a District 30 state representative.
Roger Flygare, longtime FW volunteer and veteran advocate, dies

Feb 4, 2025 | federalwaymirror.com | Andy Hobbs

Roger Flygare, a longtime Federal Way resident, volunteer and leader in the local veteran community, has died at age 75. Flygare was honored Jan. 30 during a ceremony at the Federal Way Veterans Memorial in which the U.S. flag was raised to half-staff. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a past commanader of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Thank you, readers and advertisers, for supporting local news | Editor’s note

Nov 29, 2024 | rentonreporter.com | Andy Hobbs

The Renton Reporter is thankful to celebrate two years of being back in print after our relaunch in October 2022. Thank you, readers and advertisers, for supporting local journalism. It is an honor to serve Renton with news and stories that help make the community a better place. On that note, we would love to meet you and learn more about what’s happening in local neighborhoods. The Renton Reporter is hosting “Read All About It” from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Drum Roll Wine, 911 S.
Dini Duclos, former Multi-Service Center leader and FW City Councilmember, dies at 79

Oct 29, 2024 | federalwaymirror.com | Andy Hobbs

Dini Duclos, former CEO of the Multi-Service Center and a former member of the Federal Way City Council, died Oct. 24. She was 79. Duclos left an indelible mark on Federal Way and South King County through her work with the Multi-Service Center, an organization she led for 16 years and expanded to help more than 58,000 people a year by the time she retired. She also served 12 years on the Federal Way City Council and received the Key to the City at the end of her tenure in December 2019.
Valley Record seeks applicants for new editorial board

Jun 29, 2023 | valleyrecord.com | Andy Hobbs