Opinion
Decline to sign parks petition | Letter
Despite the fact that this group received minimal public support for the first two petitions, the "Protect Our…
Opinion
What is it like for youth to grow up gay on Mercer Island? | YFS Advice
In this column, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services staff answer community questions, offer advice and provide resources.
Opinion
MICA is a private organization | Letter
Apparently, some Mercer Island City Council members don't understand that Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is…
Opinion
Enter Reporter’s first fall poetry contest | Editor’s Note
Every great literary work started with an interesting idea.
Opinion
Disappointed at Reporter’s endorsement of Litzow | Letter
I was disappointed to see the Reporter's recent endorsement of Steve Litzow. While acknowledging Democrat Lisa Wellman's strong…
Opinion
State needs to answer question of school employees’ salaries | Jerry Cornfield
In advance of the recent hearing on school funding, Washington Supreme Court justices had posed many questions that…
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Riding Sound Transit in an urn | Letter
Based on our current property taxes, car tabs and the amount of stuff we buy, Sound Transit 3…
Opinion
Should public parks be used for private development? | Letter
In the spring, the Protect Our Parks initiative nearly made it to the ballot. The effort fell just…
Opinion
Public hearing should be required for MICA | Letter
This letter concerns the current Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) state environmental SEPA checklist and notice…
Opinion
Lack of designated parking is irresponsible | Letter
The community has no idea! My granddaughter is on a performing dance team. They have competitions at various…
Opinion
Mercer Island Reporter endorses Litzow for senator
In the 41st District Senate race, voters have two respectable candidates to choose from in November's general election:…
Opinion
Fifteen years later | On Faith
Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001? That's a question the vast majority of Americans can easily answer.