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MIVAL Jr. receives grant from Community Fund | Letter

Letters to the Editor

MIVAL Jr. receives grant from Community Fund | Letter

We are happy to announce that MIVAL Jr. has received its first grant for $810 from Mercer Island…

Re: Lessons learned by a rookie legislator | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Re: Lessons learned by a rookie legislator | Letter

Oh woe is me, these demon Republican legislators (also elected by their constituents) are evilly and gleefully conspiring…

Reconsider I-90 reconfiguration | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Reconsider I-90 reconfiguration | Letter

I call upon our Washington state leaders at the local, state, and federal levels along with all governing…

How much tech time should kids have? | YFS Advice

Opinion

How much tech time should kids have? | YFS Advice

Dear YFS,

Mercer Island’s long relationship with I-90: our lifeline | My Turn

Opinion

Mercer Island’s long relationship with I-90: our lifeline | My Turn

Recently, I have received many emails that reference Mercer Island (MI) / I-90 mobility and safety concern based…

Values and rights | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Values and rights | Letter

Like a pox, there is wanten residential development erupting all over the island.

Re: An open letter to Islanders on residential standards | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Re: An open letter to Islanders on residential standards | Letter

Yes, the builders are gaming the system.

Valuing a garden | Artist’s note

Opinion

Valuing a garden | Artist’s note

From presidents to poets and painters, a garden’s inherent value draws wide acknowledgement. Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President,…

Join the discussion on property taxes | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Join the discussion on property taxes | Letter

It’s that time of year again: property tax statements have recently come out from King County. Taxes are…

Farewell, Mercer Island — A truly special place | Reporter’s Notebook

Opinion

Farewell, Mercer Island — A truly special place | Reporter’s Notebook

When Mary Grady hired me to join the Mercer Island Reporter in October of 2013, I saw it…

Another MICA grab of public resources | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Another MICA grab of public resources | Letter

In its recently submitted SEPA application, MICA’s latest parking plan envisions that the city will designate the Mercer…

Lessons learned by a rookie state legislator | My Turn

Opinion

Lessons learned by a rookie state legislator | My Turn

When I packed my bags and headed to Olympia in early January, I was excited and a bit…

Forming a female board of advisors | Propelling Women Forward

Opinion

Forming a female board of advisors | Propelling Women Forward

The value to women of forming “Boards of Advisors” to advise, brainstorm with and support each other is…