Opinion
Red, blue and purple: Brave conversations on Mercer Island
At a moment when division pervades America, a group of Mercer Islanders gathers each month to listen, learn,…
Opinion
The Islander, MIHS student newspaper, deserves kudos | Hamer
When I was in high school, I was an editor of my school newspaper. I also wrote a…
Opinion
The agony of defeat | Greg Asimakoupoulos
There was a tangible pall that hung over the Pacific Northwest the day after the Mariners came to…
Opinion
Time in a bottle | Greg Asimakoupoulos
Ten years before I got married, I listened to that popular Jim Croce song on the radio while…
Opinion
Join a “Rake and Roll” event at Rotary Park on Oct. 26 | Hamer
When I started writing a regular column here about three years ago, I promised to write only about…
Opinion
Vote yes on Prop. 1 in Mercer Island | Commentary
Facility bond is a better and necessary deal for the community.
Opinion
Vote no on Prop. 1 in Mercer Island | Commentary
Islanders deserve a better design than the one proposed.
Opinion
I want to be like Charlie | Greg Asimakoupoulos
“So what do you think of Charlie?” That’s a question that’s been posed in person and over social…
Opinion
Remembering an unforgettable day | Greg Asimakoupoulos
This week we observe the somber anniversary of a tragic Tuesday millions of Americans will never forget. Twenty-four…
Opinion
More victims of sexual abuse are speaking out | Hamer
I had called for “robust public debate” on Mercer Island. I got my wish.
