Opinion - Mercer Island Reporter

Should Sound Transit include additional parking in the light rail station plan? | Online poll

During a public meeting hosted by Sound Transit last week about the light rail station for Mercer Island, the public found out that no additional parking is planned at the station.

Affordable Justice | Cartoon of the Week

Each week see the Cartoon of the Week by artist Jeff Johnson.

Do you think development at Mercerdale Park should be allowed? | Online poll

The City of Mercer Island is considering plans to expand the Thrift Shop building, as well as add a building for Youth Theatre Northwest at Mercerdale Park.

Squeezed | Editorial

Look no further than the huge 378-member class of 2013 for the pressure on Island schools.

Do you think you’ll use light rail? | Online poll

Sound Transit is in the final design phase for the East Link light rail, which will include a station on Mercer Island. The project is projected to be finished in 2023.

Distracted | Editorial

A police report from the Reporter shows up in the New Yorker magazine.

Full Coverage | Cartoon of the Week

Each week check out the Reporter's Cartoon of the Week by Jeff Johnson.

Are you concerned about bridges in the area? | Online poll

Last Thursday, a bridge on Interstate 5 spanning the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington collapsed into the river after the support structure was hit by an oversize load.

Future foretold | Editorial

Here is an event that epitomizes the phrase ‘worst case scenario.’