Good morning Mercer Island! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. โ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
How will Mercer Island fare in this upcoming Highline showdown?
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? ๐ค (Answer below!)
Monday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Highline Pirates open 2026 season with 25โ15 loss to Mount Rainier (b-townblog.com) โ Mercer Island football fans can look ahead to a non-conference matchup against Highline after the Pirates opened their season with a 25โ15 loss to Mount Rainier in Burien. The game recap details key scoring plays, attendance, and other regional scores, giving locals a sense of how neighboring programs are starting their seasons. ย ย ย
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๐ชง Patch Classifieds
Pet sitting Now accepting new clients. We can't wait to meet your furry/feathered family members. (More info)
๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Maybe I'm showing my age here, but does anyone else remember when going out to eat actually felt like a treat? What local restaurant still gives you a good meal for a reasonable price these days? I'm looking for places where you leave happy and don't need toโฆ (Nextdoor North Mercer Island)
Hello. If you are ever looking for a damage restoration company (water, damage, smoke, mold). We used a new outfit at our rental condo- RestoPros of Greaterโฆ (Nextdoor Pioneer Park)
Overlake Medical Center and Clinics posted a job opening for Housekeeper/Environmental Services Attendant (Full-Time/Evenings) in Bellevue. Apply here.
Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Bellevue. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mercer Island here.
Macklemore Calls for 'Free Palestine' Onstage, Israeli-American Council Petitions for His Removal From Ed Sheeran Tour (thewrap.com)
Ok Mercer Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!