Opinion

An end to a great 2004-05 school year

It's now the final week for students in the Mercer Island School District. The last day of school…

Opinion

Relying on BRIDGES ignores need for alternatives

By Melanie Shipley, John Jennings and Eva Zemplenyi

Opinion

Would you be willing to allow the government to raise the minimum age of retirement for Social Security, if it meant saving the program?

``I think I would. I did work four or five years longer. I would be satisfied if I…

Opinion

Time to reconsider fireworks on M.I.

The City of Mercer Island's stepped-up enforcement this year of its ban on fireworks from public property --…

Opinion

Breaking through the Legislature”s gridlock

By Judy Clibborn

Opinion

Do you think that personal fireworks use should be banned on Mercer Island?

``I think it should be legal under (adult) supervision.''

Opinion

Applauding 41st District legislators

The first time Brian Weinstein heard Reps. Judy Clibborn and Fred Jarrett speak was last year at a…

Opinion

Professionals, neighbors rally in fire

By Vicki Rackner

Opinion

President Bush took to the airwaves last Tuesday to bolster public support of the war in Iraq. Did it change your opinion one way or another?

``No. . . But I agree with the president that now that we're there, we should stick it…

News

Congress should preserve the estate tax

By Cyril Baumgartner

Opinion

Fireworks no-show in parks a good thing

Independence Day on Mercer Island went off pretty much without a hitch.

Opinion

What do you think of Seattle Sonic”s coach Nate McMillan taking the head coaching job for the Portland Trail Blazers?

``It took me by surprise. He might have gotten approached by (Blazer's owner) Paul Allen.''

Opinion

MIYFS School Fund Drive will benefit children

By Brenda Finkenbinder