Opinion
Thumbs up to library opening, down to parks petition | Editorial
Thumbs up to whoever planted the beautiful wild flowers on the Island Crest Way median.
Opinion
More questions about ‘the voice-controlled home’ | Technology for Us
I don't mean to sound like Mister Grumpy but I'm wondering about whether the era of the voice-controlled…
Opinion
Proving to be long, hot summer for council | Letter
The solstice recently delivered some wonderful weather, and the Island's kids celebrated their emancipation by pouring out of…
Opinion
Why you should get behind I-732 | Letter
I loved Bill Severson's letter of June 15 urging us to support Initiative 732 to fight climate change…
Opinion
Thank you, Mercer Island Community Fund, for helping programs for seniors | Letter
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors of the Mercer Island Farmers Market, I would like to…
Opinion
Hateful speech column is misleading | Letter
Jerry Cornfield's latest column, "Hateful speech rhetoric ramps up," is poorly researched and misleading. The column discusses Initiative…
Opinion
Cite people for walking on wrong side | Letter
I moved here from Queen Anne over four years ago. The Island atmosphere is great but I am…
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Incorporating wine tasting into any trip | Uncorked
During the February record rainfall, we decided to head somewhere sunny. Anywhere sunny. Originally thinking about Oahu, we…
Opinion
A milepost on life’s journey | On Faith
This month I begin my 12th year as the faith and values columnist for the Reporter. How time…
Opinion
R is for re-read | Letter
Greg Asimakoupoulos' recent column, "The ABCs of life for graduates," isn't just for graduates. It's recommended reading for…
Opinion
Private occupation of public spaces | Letter
We are approaching a "slippery slope" with the proposed placement of a privately managed and operated entity on…
Opinion
Fire pits pose huge health hazard | Letter
Fire pits pose a huge health hazard even when they are burning the required wood.
Opinion
King property a win-win for city parks, MICA | Letter
Just when the proponents of a private development in Mercerdale Park claim that no other land but parkland…