Editorial

Publisher’s Notes are the personal opinions of The Distorter’s Publisher-in-Chief and do not necessarily represent the official editorial position of The Distorter. To my fellow citizens of Mercer Island: If you’re wondering why The Distorter…

Publisher’s Notes are the personal opinions of The Distorter’s Publisher-in-Chief and do not necessarily represent the official editorial position of The Distorter. To my fellow citizens of Mercer Island: It’s Election Day, and you’re still…

Publisher’s Notes are the personal opinions of The Distorter’s Publisher-in-Chief and do not necessarily represent the official editorial position of The Distorter. Dear Mercer Island Neighbors: I understand that your initial reaction to the enactment…

By Manfred Splainer, Island Expert Open your eyes and look around, fellow Mercer Islanders. Our downtown has turned into a ticky-tacky collection of soulless, high-rise buildings; with the constant traffic and every parking space filled,…

Publisher’s Notes are the personal opinions of The Distorter’s Publisher-in-Chief and do not necessarily represent the official editorial position of The Distorter. To my fellow citizens of Mercer Island: Last year I put The Distorter’s…

Publisher’s Notes are the personal opinions of The Distorter’s Publisher-in-Chief and do not necessarily represent the official editorial position of The Distorter. I’ve recently become aware that people in our country are in the midst…

Two concerned citizens debate the building of the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) in Mercerdale Park. I Hate Kids I can go on all day about wetlands protection, financial liability risk to the…

Publisher’s Notes are the personal opinions of The Distorter’s Publisher-in-Chief and do not necessarily represent the official editorial position of The Distorter. As anybody who lives on the island knows, ever since Albertsons closed its…