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Voters get chance to overturn property tax increase, bottled water tax | The Petri Dish

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Voters get chance to overturn property tax increase, bottled water tax | The Petri Dish

Voters never got a chance to try to overturn new laws increasing the state property tax next year…

The power of 12 | On Faith

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The power of 12 | On Faith

It was 12 years ago this month our family moved to Mercer Island from Chicagoland. As I reflect…

MICA’s website statement in question | Letter

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MICA’s website statement in question | Letter

In the June 21 update on its website, Mercer Island Center for the Arts stated it is “committed…

A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in changing King County | Book Nook

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A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in changing King County | Book Nook

Anyone who has visited the 48 libraries in the King County Library System, as I have done since…

Community fund is cheering section for Island’s beloved institutions | Letter

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Community fund is cheering section for Island’s beloved institutions | Letter

On behalf of the staff, board and the thousands of children Youth Theatre Northwest has served, I would…

Every child deserves a medical home | On Health

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Every child deserves a medical home | On Health

The practice of primary care pediatrics has improved in many ways over the years, but the most important…

Wong strengthens Mercer Island community | Letter

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Wong strengthens Mercer Island community | Letter

I met Mr. Wong four years ago at the Mercer Island Farmer’s Market. He talked enthusiastically about the…

Frustrations with new distracted driving law | The Petri Dish

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Frustrations with new distracted driving law | The Petri Dish

The state’s new law targeting distracted drivers sure is irritating folks.

Where are we with raising a ‘village’? | Letter

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Where are we with raising a ‘village’? | Letter

I have boys — four to be exact. I have one biological and three who I was lucky…

Strongly encourage vote for Deborah Lurie | Letter

Letters to the Editor

Strongly encourage vote for Deborah Lurie | Letter

As a Mercer Island educator and parent of a school-aged daughter, I support and strongly encourage you to…

Even 10-15 minutes of vigorous daily exercise may have heart-health benefits | Guest Column

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Even 10-15 minutes of vigorous daily exercise may have heart-health benefits | Guest Column

Whether or not you’re a runner, it’s hard not to be impressed by Glen Cook’s accomplishment. The Midwest…

Residents weigh in on the Mercer Island Center for the Arts | Letters

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Residents weigh in on the Mercer Island Center for the Arts | Letters

CCMIP once again misleads Islanders

A Seafair prayer | On Faith

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A Seafair prayer | On Faith

For angels flying overhead