Opinion
Council grossly subsidizing private enterprise | Letter
We live on an Island. By our very nature, we cannot create any more land. As our area…
Opinion
Moving Island dialogue forward | Editorial
As recent Island debate heated up over issues surrounding arts, parks and the Town Center, we saw again…
Opinion
Why spend taxpayer funds to change department name? | Letter
Why did the City Council decide to change the name of the "Parks and Recreation Department" to the…
Opinion
Concerned about bike lanes elimination | Letter
Thanks to the city for posting the Town Center 20-Year Visioning Plan online for everyone's review. I was…
Opinion
Thanks to MI voters | Letter
To the many Mercer Islander voters who expressed their support to Protect Our Parks, the Concerned Citizens for…
Opinion
MICA is unnecessary | Letter
I have lived on Mercer Island for the last 40 years and I have never written a letter…
Opinion
Council ignores Town Center input | Letter
At the last minute, a minority of the Joint Commission threw out what they called "4 plus" (basically…
Opinion
Time for more rational energy pricing | Letter
It is June 5. I'm baking on a condo deck at Whistler in 90 degree heat that should…
Opinion
Balance growth and image in Town Center | Letter
What do we want to achieve for our Town Center? There are two major obstacles. One is population…
Opinion
Mercer Island Reporter editorial board’s mission | Editorial
Our freedom of speech gives each of us the right to express opinions — unrestrained and without censorship.
Opinion
The productive narcissistic leader | Letter
The difference between Donald Trump and God is that God doesn't think He is Trump. God is not…
Opinion
The ABCs of life for graduates | On Faith
Accept responsibility for your own actions. Trying to pass the buck will get you sacked.
Opinion
Clibborn has been in office too long | Letter
On May 12, I sent a registered letter to our Mercer Island state Rep. Judy Clibborn. To date,…