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Opinion

Answering a letter at long last | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Following the death of my wife’s 94-year-old father, it fell to me to sort through his office for…

<em>Mercer Island High School. Photo by Moe Clark/InvestigateWest </em>

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Mercer Island High School sex abuse story hit home | Hamer

It’s roiled the Island in public gatherings and on social media.

Greg Asimakoupoulos with Walt and Thema Ritchie. Courtesy photo

Opinion

When God winked at me twice | Greg Asimakoupoulos

From time to time I have shared Godwinks in this weekly column.

A scene from National Night Out 2025 in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of John Hamer

Opinion

Our neighborhood night out brought us together | Hamer

In my neighborhood, one neighbor and I invited all our neighbors to join us for a block party…

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Opinion

When it comes to dancing with change | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Change is an inevitable reality in life, even on Mercer Island.

Four friends hiking. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land

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King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s future

Guest commentary.

Rotarian Diane Tien, MI Police Chief Michelle Bennett, and Rotarians John Hamer and Linnea Augustine at Rotary’s Summer Celebration table. Courtesy photo.

Opinion

Mercer Island Rotary: Giving back to our community and world | Hamer

Our club has been around since 1963.

Opinion

Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future | Guest column

As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke…

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Opinion

The spy who loved me | Greg Asimakoupoulos

When John learned of my application for the position at Covenant Living at the Shores, he became a…

A scene from Mercer Island’s recent Juneteenth celebration. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

Opinion

Increasing diversity helps make MI a great place to live | Hamer

The street where I live is quite diverse.

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America the colorful | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Just take a close-up look at who we are.

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A little story about a man called Wally | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Following our move to Mercer Island twenty years ago, two Wallys came into my life.

The Hon. Ketu Shah is Presiding Judge of King County Superior Court. He served on the King County District Court from 2013 to 2019.

Opinion

Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column

Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.