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    Opinion <p>A scene from Mercer Island’s recent Juneteenth celebration. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District</p> <p>A scene from Mercer Island’s recent Juneteenth celebration. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District</p>

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    The Hon. Ketu Shah is Presiding Judge of King County Superior Court. He served on the King County District Court from 2013 to 2019.
    Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised...
    By Ketu Shah Presiding Judge, King County Superior Court • June 14, 2025 8:30 am

    Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.

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    Jake Jacobson’s lasting legacy is all around us...
    By John Hamer, For the Reporter • June 9, 2025 7:00 am

    Jake changed my life when he asked me to promote a Mercer Island parks levy vote a few years ago.

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    An Aloha frame of mind | Greg Asimakoupoulos
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • June 4, 2025 8:40 am

    The aloha spirit doesn’t require listening to the soundtrack of the South Pacific, watching “Blue Hawaii” with Elvis or even wearing Hawaiian shirts and flower leis.

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    Honoring my brother’s memory: Why Mercer Island must...
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    A prayer for the new pope | Greg...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • May 21, 2025 8:40 am

    When the white smoke appeared atop the Sistine Chapel, the world had no idea the new leader of the Catholic church (robed in white) was a White Sox fan.

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    Mayor Salim Nice. Courtesy image.
    Mayor Nice chooses not to file for re-election...
    May 19, 2025 1:14 pm

    Letter from Mercer Island’s mayor.

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    Thoughts on retirement and ‘passing the baton’ |...
    By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • May 5, 2025 12:10 pm

    I first met Sheila Shirley when we moved to Washington state 20 years ago.

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    How you can help reimagine and redesign ‘Dragon...
    By John Hamer, For the Reporter • April 28, 2025 11:35 am

    The city’s Public Works department is inviting public input on a new site plan.

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    Jury service is the cornerstone of democratic participation...
    By Judge Andrea King Robertson and Judge Mark A. Larrañaga • April 25, 2025 1:30 pm

    Jury service is the most likely role residents will have in our justice system.

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    On Earth Day’s 55th anniversary, it’s time to...
    By John Hamer, For the Reporter • April 21, 2025 11:35 am

    I vividly remember the very first Earth Day: April 22, 1970.

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