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Richard Elfers is a columnist, a former Enumclaw City Council member and a Green River College professor.

Opinion

Taiwan provides a blueprint for dealing with a pandemic

Taiwan is only 81 miles from mainland China where the COVID-19 pandemic began. How, then, did Taiwan, a…

Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial

Opinion

Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black | Editorial

Moving forward, the Mercer Island Reporter will capitalize Black when referring to the race, ethnicity and culture of…

Doreen Davis, left in mask, waves at parade participants on May 2. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

Opinion

Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask | Editorial

“Don’t make me come down there.”

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.

Opinion

Democrats have the edge in WA’s 2020 elections

Last year, most political insiders thought 2020 would be a big Democratic year in our statewide elections and…

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill Associates on Mercer Island.

Opinion

Financial planning during these times of uncertainty

By Robert Toomey, Special to the Reporter

John Schreuder, MD FAAP, Mercer Island Pediatrics

Opinion

Quarantine reflections from a Mercer Island physician

By John Schreuder, MD FAAP, Mercer Island Pediatrics

Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

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Back to the wild — a whole new outdoor recreation world | Guest editorial

When enjoying the great outdoors, continue to socially distance and be aware of how else COVID-19 has changed…

Update on Mercer Island Reporter changes

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Update on Mercer Island Reporter changes

Community newspaper continues to provide news during COVID-19 pandemic.

KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

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KCLS is stepping up its commitment to patrons

KCLS has expanding its online resources so patrons can continue to learn, build skills, stay entertained and remain…

The true meaning of community | Guest editorial

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The true meaning of community | Guest editorial

LWTech president Dr. Amy Morrison reflects on how the COVID-19 outbreak has brought the community together.

Deserving respect for being human | Windows and Mirrors

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Deserving respect for being human | Windows and Mirrors

Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Asians and Asian Americans have been targeted. Here’s what’s been happening on the…

Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education

Opinion

Opinion: Public deserves honest information on sex education

The Washington comprehensive sex education bill passed in the Senate on March 7.

Thank you grocery store clerks

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Thank you grocery store clerks

Recognizing the sacrifices of our unsung essential workforce.