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Urge re-election of Benson Wong | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Urge re-election of Benson Wong | Letter

We have a special community on Mercer Island and a great quality of life. While we do have…

Lurie truly cares about issues affecting Mercer Island students | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Lurie truly cares about issues affecting Mercer Island students | Letter

On Aug. 1, we will be voting for Deborah Lurie for Mercer Island School District School Board Position…

Wong committed to public service | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Wong committed to public service | Letter

I am writing to endorse Benson Wong for re-election to the Mercer Island City Council. Since we moved…

Lurie is best candidate for Position 4 | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Lurie is best candidate for Position 4 | Letter

With the primary election upon us, our community is fortunate that Deborah Lurie is running for Position 4…

Some strengths of School Board candidates | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Some strengths of School Board candidates | Letter

Last month, leaders of the Mercer Island Education Association, both teachers and support staff, met with candidates for…

Wong should be re-elected | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Wong should be re-elected | Letter

Benson Wong has been a strong advocate for Mercer Islanders on the City Council and should be re-elected.…

Mercer Island	surrenders control of public park to private interests | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Mercer Island surrenders control of public park to private interests | Letter

Any loss of millions of dollars worth of irreplaceable public property (“rented” for $1 per year) to a…

Savor Mercerdale Park one last time | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Savor Mercerdale Park one last time | Letter

Aren’t we fortunate that the tremendous amount of open space and natural parkland afforded us in Mercerdale Park…

Thank you, Mercer Island police | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Mercer Island police | Letter

I understand and appreciate the animus generated by thorny issues on our Island concerning traffic, possible performing arts…

Questions remain over proposed building | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Questions remain over proposed building | Letter

Putting a building in Mercerdale Park, Bicentennial Park, the recycling center and the native garden beside the Skate…

You won’t find those words on the SAT | Letter

Letters to the Editor

You won’t find those words on the SAT | Letter

I realize I’m a recent transplant – having only lived here for about 12 years. I don’t own…

Council should rescind utility tax | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Council should rescind utility tax | Letter

One would think that the Mercer Island City Council had a mitigation plan in place before accepting a…

Safety first for bike riders on 77th Avenue in Mercer Island | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Safety first for bike riders on 77th Avenue in Mercer Island | Letter

The city is considering a proposal to eliminate the bike lanes on 77th Avenue, to add parking spaces…