What’s in a name? | On Faith

Opinion

What’s in a name? | On Faith

Pastor Greg writes about the teachings of Martin Luther and Martin Luther King, Jr.

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

Opinion

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

Opinion

Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’

In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.

Vote yes for Mercer Island school levy | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Vote yes for Mercer Island school levy | Letter

On behalf of students, PTA presidents encourage Island voters to support the school levy.

Redneck antonyms | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Redneck antonyms | Letter

Mercer Islanders continue dialogue on recent Alabama Senate election.

Solution to increased Interstate 90 traffic | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Solution to increased Interstate 90 traffic | Letter

An idea for tolling I-90 that doesn’t penalize Mercer Island residents.

Response to ‘Indispensable women of Alabama’ | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Response to ‘Indispensable women of Alabama’ | Letter

Islander responds to a letter to the editor about the recent election of Doug Jones.

James Whitfield

Opinion

Leading with empathy in 2018 | Guest Column

Leadership Eastside CEO offers reflections, action steps for community.

Mercer Island bomb scare incites legislation against hate crimes | Guest Column

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Mercer Island bomb scare incites legislation against hate crimes | Guest Column

House of Representatives passes bill that would consider threat against religious groups a hate crime.

Reflecting on the ‘old’ and ringing in the “New” Year | Book Nook

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Reflecting on the ‘old’ and ringing in the “New” Year | Book Nook

The final column of KCLS’s interim director, Stephen A. Smith.

Is Mercer Island a welcoming place for minorities? | YFS Advice

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Is Mercer Island a welcoming place for minorities? | YFS Advice

The community is “aware of its reputation and taking steps to become more welcoming and inclusive.”

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks with Sound Publishing staff during a meeting on Jan. 20 at the Bellevue Reporter office. Photo by Matt Phelps/Kirkland Reporter

Opinion

Judge delivers crushing blow to Inslee’s Clean Air Rule

It was the centerpiece of the governor’s crusade against climate change. Now it’s gone.

Indispensable women of Alabama | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Indispensable women of Alabama | Letter

“The Alabama election is over. Let’s unleash our women to address larger problems.”