“This is my first time seeing them.”
Thumbs up to the City Council and School Board candidates for putting themselves out there for a chance to serve the public. Even though John DeVleming and Adair Dingle are uncontested in their bids for School Board, Mercer Island was close to having no candidates run for the two positions left open by board members John Fry and Carrie George. The three contested races for City Council already seem to be spirited. We would like to applaud everyone’s willingness to serve our community and to renew calls for both candidates and supporters to keep campaigns civil and responsible.
Although summer doesn’t officially end until Sept. 21, a new school year is right around the corner, thus bringing an end to what has been a terrific season.
By Lauren Collins’ email=’Lauren.Collins@mi-reporter.com
By woman whose son died as a soldier in Iraq?’ email=’woman.whose.son.died.as.a.soldier.in.Iraq?@mi-reporter.com
“It’s going to get worse and worse. The parking is getting busier and busier. The city needs to add some…
By Dorli Mason and Amanda Clark
“I don’t really have an opinion. But it’s kind of annoying when guys wear pants down to their knees.”
Another tragedy and its aftermath calls us to action once again. Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast last Monday, leaving a swath of destruction across much of the South. More than a week later, the hurricane’s full human and economic effect is still unclear as the sheer magnitude of devastation has made it difficult for agencies to respond to the emergency across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
By Leanne Reel
“I have my first aid kit by my bed and my suitcase ready with clothes and my tennis shoes, so I don’t have to walk through glass. Yes, I’m prepared.”
As the tragedy brought by Hurricane Katrina in the South heads into its third week, it has become clearer how terrible the devastation has been and how much is needed to rebuild the South. As we have come to expect, Islanders are doing what they can to help.
By Cryil Baumgartner