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Casey, Ford, and Mariana Parks at Dragon Park. Courtesy photo

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Why Deane’s Children’s (Dragon) Park needs renovation | Hamer

On a Sunday morning not long ago we took my grandson Ford to Dragon Park. He is 9…

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald at the Super Bowl parade in Seattle. Courtesy photo

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An unforgettable parade (Holy Week edition) | Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Seahawks victory parade following this year’s Super Bowl Championship was one for the history books. The crowd…

Kris Johnson is president of the Association of Washington Business, the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association.

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Will businesses really leave? That’s the wrong question | Commentary

Our recent survey of Washington employers hit a nerve. The results showing that 44% of business leaders are…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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No Kings | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

This cartoon references the No Kings rallies scheduled for March 28 across King County.

Larry Snyder and his parents. Courtesy photo

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Legacy isn’t what’s left behind, but what we continue | Commentary

Larry Snyder is a longtime Seattleite, a philanthropist, fundraiser, auctioneer, Starbucks community champion, and a familiar face in…

The Washington State Capitol in Olympia. File photo

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Editorial: A look at what got done and what didn’t in Olympia

In a short session, legislators passed consequential bills. But there’s work left for next time.

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The face of war | Greg Asimakoupoulos

The day after Israel and the United States dropped bombs on Iran, I was watching coverage of the…

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Letters to the Editor

Reports by InvestigateWest on Mercer Island teachers | Letters

Reports by InvestigateWest

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Letters to the Editor

Parking for light rail in Mercer Island | Letters

Parking for light rail

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Islanders can come together to support a millionaires tax for kids and families | Letters

Support a millionaires tax for kids and families

Lola Deane and Ford Parks, honorary co-chairs, Friends of Dragon Park. Courtesy photo

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Dragon Park must be fully accessible and inclusive | Hamer

Last week I testified at the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Commission’s meeting at MICEC. Speakers had only…

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The Olympics as a metaphor of faith | Greg Asimakoupoulos

When it comes to family traditions, watching the Olympic Games on television is one of our favorites. It’s…

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Safety of students in Mercer Island | Letters

Safety of students