Opinion
A legislative session like no other we’ve seen | Roegner
In even numbered years such as 2020, the legislative session is only 60 days long so that all…
Opinion
A Christmas card that was lost in the clutter | Guest column
While clearing out and boxing up my parents’ home recently, I discovered a few items I didn’t know…
Opinion
Looking toward a better 2021 for investments | Guest column
For many of us, 2020 may well go down as one of the worst years we have ever…
Opinion
E-waste reduction requires innovative approaches | Brunell
One of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is dealing with the progress of the 20th century…
Opinion
Why not call a special session of the Legislature? | Roegner
Why not call a special session of the Legislature? That question has come up several times through out…
Opinion
Be thankful for diversity in the U.S. military | Brunell
Diversity in the ranks has been the lifeline of our all-volunteer military, but it wasn’t always that way.
Opinion
State Legislature will reflect our changing society | Roegner
When you picture the Washington state Legislature, it usually looks like mostly white males. But that is in…
Letters to the Editor
Schoolboy once met FDR at East Seattle School / Letter to the editor
The Mercer Island Reporter’s Andy Nystrom reports that the city has issued a demolition permit to the East…
Letters to the Editor
A letter to the Mercer Island City Council | Letters
I have lived on Mercer Island for 29 years, served on numerous local education boards and had five…
Opinion
What do “thanksgivings” have to do with financial planning? | Guest column
Many of us associate November with Thanksgiving. This year’s Thanksgiving will be one unlike any of us have…
Opinion
Democrats were the big election winners in WA | Roegner
State turnout was 84% with King, Pierce and Snohomish counties all breaking the 80% barrier.
Opinion
The White House or our house? | Guest column
Election Day has come and gone. And while some outcomes are yet to be determined, one thing is…