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Choosing the best child care and early learning experiences for your child | On Health

Opinion

Choosing the best child care and early learning experiences for your child | On Health

Safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments are the key to successful, resilient children. This is especially true in…

Coen a positive change for council | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Coen a positive change for council | Letter

Each year, the monetary strain on Mercer Island residents increases, whether it be in our property tax, utility…

Betsy DeVos, the 11th secretary of the Department of Education. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia

Opinion

Department of Education secretary coming to Bellevue | The Petri Dish

It was going to happen eventually.

Langley passionate about Island | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Langley passionate about Island | Letter

As a long-time Mercer Island resident and former mayor, I have seen a lot of council members come…

Acker: A proven advocate for Mercer Island | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Acker: A proven advocate for Mercer Island | Letter

I have worked alongside many smart, dedicated volunteers in my 12 years on Mercer Island. Tom Acker stands…

End lawmakers’ exemption from public records law | Editorial

Opinion

End lawmakers’ exemption from public records law | Editorial

Recall earlier this summer when the Legislature passed its operating budget — as well as its latest spending…

Keeping the door open for growth on Mercer Island | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Keeping the door open for growth on Mercer Island | Letter

Mercer Island is my home and its residents are my neighbors. I’m grateful that I can raise my…

Hate is unwelcome on Mercer Island | Editorial

Opinion

Hate is unwelcome on Mercer Island | Editorial

Earlier this month, the Mercer Island City Council voted to send a letter to the community speaking out…

Thank you, Mercer Island Art UnCorked | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Mercer Island Art UnCorked | Letter

The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Mercer Island Visual Arts League and Mercer Island Arts…

Value of a cultural community | On Arts

Opinion

Value of a cultural community | On Arts

By Elliot Newman

Islanders invited to participate in community forum | On History

Opinion

Islanders invited to participate in community forum | On History

In 1969, Mercer Island High School student Bob Liberty founded The Committee to Save the Earth (CSE).

Langley listens | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Langley listens | Letter

Joy Langley possesses that special quality that will make her a terrific City Council member: she listens before…

Island needs Acker’s community leadership | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Island needs Acker’s community leadership | Letter

In November, Mercer Island will face another City Council election. It is our hope that members of the…