Letters to the Editor
Putting Mercer Island on top | Letters
Dear Islanders,
Letters to the Editor
Supporters write in about Mercer Island candidates | Letters
Kate Akyuz for City Council
Opinion
U.S. Supreme Court: One right, one wrong | Roegner
Here’s a tale of two United States Supreme Court decisions — one right and one wrong. Despite two…
Letters to the Editor
Thoughts on climate change | Letters
If you were in town a few weekends ago when the “once in a lifetime” heat wave hit…
Opinion
Silver lining from Washington’s brutal heat wave | Brunell
How about some good news coming out of our record-breaking (extreme) heat wave?
Opinion
Why wouldn’t you vaccinate to save loved ones? | Roegner
Many Americans continue to be hesitant to get the COVID vaccine, even though President Joe Biden has been…
Opinion
Grassroots democracy revitalizes Mercerdale playground | Guest column
The other day my daughter-in-law, Effie Parks, took her two kids to Luther Burbank Park. My 5-year-old grandson…
Opinion
Financial planning in the era of COVID recovery | Guest column
Following a terrible past 15 months, it is good news that the U.S. economy is now moving into…
Opinion
Cities can help solve the homelessness challenge | Roegner
Each one of the cities outside Seattle faces the same problems Seattle has faced when it comes to…
Opinion
Celebrating Christmas in July | Guest column
Seventy-five years ago this month, Hollywood director Frank Capra was filming “It’s a Wonderful Life” in Bedford Falls.
Opinion
Politics of homelessness have taken a nasty turn | Roegner
A common stereotype is that homeless people are all hooked on drugs — but sometimes a job loss,…
Opinion
Editorial: Lifting restrictions doen’t mean pandemic is over
We have work to do to increase the number of vaccinations.