Opinion
Parks campaign continues to confuse, divide the Island community | Letter
The "Protect Our Parks" initiative campaign continues to confuse and divide our community. Taking the issue to a…
Opinion
Parkland needs to be protected via a vote on November ballot | Letter
If you "decline to sign" the petition requiring the City Council to place a parklands protection initiative on…
Opinion
Opportunity for Island to be model for the arts | Letter
I have heard from Mercer Island residents and families involved with Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) that the program…
Opinion
Loving eBooks: Why you should too | Technology for ‘Us’
I have 500 words to tell you why you should like e-books.
Opinion
Disappointed in vehement campaign to discourage voters | Letter
There's no doubt that everyone on the Island supports our high quality parks and arts programs. We're fortunate…
Opinion
Voting: a democratic privilege we should protect | Letter
The right, and the power, of voting is a bedrock of our democracy. But a small group of…
Opinion
Protect our Parks playing on Islanders’ fear | Letter
I get it. It's a strategy. To divert attention from facts you play on fear. Recent TV ads…
Opinion
Everyone deserves good mental health | Mercer Island Forum
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) points out that each…
Opinion
Why two performing arts centers? | Letter
Sixteen years ago when the city of Mercer Island was revamping our civic facilities, a great deal of…
Opinion
MICA will strengthen park as community gathering place | Letter
I love Mercerdale Park — yes I do! I believe the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA)…
Opinion
Mercer Island series continues: Impact of racial stereotypes in everyday life
Growing up as an American-born Chinese, I've always felt strongly that people of color deserve to be treated…
Opinion
Signing parks petition jeopardizes YTN’s future | Letter
I am writing as a Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) parent and board member to advocate for the Mercer…
Opinion
Should be no objection to all-Island vote on MICA | Letter
In the May 5 issue of the Reporter, the following is a quote by a Mercer Island Center…