“Islanders took sides over MICA’s desire of having a building in Mercerdale Park, not MICA itself.”
In regards to the Seattle Times’ Feb. 18 article “Guns, taxes on voters’ minds as Washington state lawmakers hold Eastside town hall.” Feb. 14 was… Continue reading
Giving away a portion of the park for $1 per year is poor judgement on the part of the City Council.
In response to Meg Lippert and Peter Struck’s letter of Feb. 15, sadly, MICA is looking for another location other than Mercerdale Park for a… Continue reading
Levy passed with 71 percent in favor, the highest approval rate for any school measure in county.
“Let MICA foot the bill for a building on Island nonparkland.”
“The Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is in strong support of SB 5722..”
The group can take steps to “demonstrate their sincerity and bring the whole community together.”
“The richest 1 percent own $125 trillion — half the world’s wealth.”
“Engaging children in dance, music and theater is a positive way for a lot of children to have fun.”
“Our treasured parks should never be treated and used like our neighborhood bars.”
“Civilized humanity has never seen a climate as severe as global warming.”
Co-chair of parks group says they should be involved if Mercerdale is discussed as MICA location.
Islander meets with state legislators and discusses a path to 100 percent carbon-free energy.
Training “needs to be community wide, it should start in the schools and it should start early.”
About 180 attended event planned by Muslim Community and Neighborhood Association and local police.
“Please vote yes on the levy to protect our schools, our community and our home values.”
“It took 100 years for this majestic creature to grow, and took only 15 minutes to cut it down.”
The levy provides for approximately 20 percent of the year-to-year budget for the next four years.
On behalf of students, PTA presidents encourage Island voters to support the school levy.
