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Letter | Islanders upset about noise from Seahawks’ open practices

A letter to Larry Warren, City Attorney, Renton, Wash.

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Letter | The question should be ‘What do lawmakers do?’

Perhaps the “lawmakers” need to go back to school instead of showing that they are clueless.

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Letter | ‘Patriot Plaza’ not the right name for VFW plan

I read the announcement in the Reporter about plans to create a ‘Patriot Plaza’ at the VFW Hall.…

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Letter | Legal or not — all fireworks are dangerous

It’s time to ban all fireworks on Mercer Island. Over the past week, many of us watched as…

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Letter | Light rail won’t help parking and traffic issues

I agree with Susan Dykstra regarding the light rail and why it does not work for her. For…

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Letter | It’s time for background checks on gun buyers

I am inspired and hopeful. I support background checks for all gun purchases.

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Letter | Sound Transit light rail won’t work for me

No, I will not use light rail. No parking. No bus comes by my house. It would take…

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Letter | Fireworks – be safe, be responsible

On behalf of Kiwanis of Mercer Island, VFW Post #5760, and the Mercer Island Masonic Lodge, I would…

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Letter | It’s a dog’s life, city does not have leash law

Reading about the Councilman and his dog reminded me of an incident last summer. I was walking past…

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Letter | Freshy’s is a good neighbor

Mercer Island has a good neighbor! Freshy’s Seafood Market allowed the Mercer Island Learning Lab parents to park…

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Letter | Councilman’s dogs’ off-leash play is ‘unfair’ to other dogs

Unfortunately, there are those who think this law applies to everyone except them. Voice control of your pet…

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Letter | Congrats to Council for civil gun discussion

I want to applaud our City Council for its reasoned, civil discourse during the discussion to support the…

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Letter | Toll comparison not valid in ‘car-centric’ community

A friend of mine is now worried about a $5,000 annual increase in his commuting bill because he…