Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say: Arezo’s journey to America | Guest column
In our little Zoom room, I hear my interviewee break into sobs. Her part of the Zoom room…
Opinion
Can a Texas-style abortion law happen in Washington? | Roegner
If politicians really want to anger women voters, the easiest way is to attack their rights.
Opinion
Reasons to ban Gov. Jay Inslee’s natural gas ban | Brunell
Column: Switching from natural gas to electricity is complicated and will impact everyone.
Opinion
Vaccinations improve our health and employment numbers | Brunell
It is not surprising that COVID-19, which ravaged the world, was disastrous for our country’s economy. Millions died…
Opinion
Firefighters vs. the governor’s vaccine mandate | Roegner
We all thought we were in this fight with the coronavirus together, based on what the experts have…
Opinion
Editorial: A message to the unvaccinated and unmasked
We know you’re frustrated with mandates and advice, but consider our frustrations and, yes, our anger.
Opinion
Back to the classroom during abnormal times | Roegner
If it didn’t feel so normal, we might forget about the coronavirus and the impact it has had…
Opinion
What’s up with the real estate market? | Guest column
As we all know, the residential real estate market and prices have been on a tear for several…
Opinion
Twenty years after tragedy brought us together | Guest column
Recently, I was reflecting on where I was and what I was doing when I learned of the…
Opinion
Next year’s elections are already underway | Roegner
The 2021 session of the Washington State Legislature was dominated by the Democrats, who controlled both Houses and…
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for your leadership in Mercer Island | Letters
I want to commend Laurie Givan for her directorship of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. She has…
Opinion
What the Afghan wants to say | Guest column
The American interest in Afghanistan goes back to the Cold War era, when its intervention was considered apt…
Opinion
King County executive wins battle with suburbs over inquests | Roegner
Since 1854, when Washington was a territory, inquests have been required whenever a person dies from interaction with…