Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MIHS Drama launches new season with debut of musical 'Once Upon a Mattress' (mi-reporter.com) — Mercer Island High School drama students are gearing up to stage the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress" this November at the Performing Arts Center, with evening shows and Saturday matinees. The production leans heavily on student leadership backstage and onstage, and the director hopes island families of all ages will come enjoy a lighthearted escape; MISD students with ASB cards get free Saturday matinee admission.
• How Regional Collaboration Can Help Local Governments Rethink Capacity and Deliver Climate Action (mrsc.org) — Mercer Island is highlighted as one of six Eastside cities teaming up through the Eastside Climate Partnership to cut climate pollution and boost resilience, including programs like Energy Smart Eastside that support residents and businesses. The article explains how regional collaborations across Washington help smaller jurisdictions share staff, expertise, and funding so they can actually implement climate plans instead of letting them sit on the shelf.
Newport Way Library Teen Volunteer Council Meeting Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006 2:00 pm
All Ages Inclusive Board Game Afternoon Newport Way Library 14250 SE Newport Way, Bellevue, WA 98006 3:30 pm
Confidence in Conversation: Beginner and Intermediate English Learn Lake Hills Library 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007 4:00 pm
Plant Amnesty: The Tales These Trees Could Tell Bellevue Botanical Garden The Aaron Education Center at the , 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA, 98005, United States 6:00 pm
Visual Journaling: Simple Pleasures Lake Hills Library 15590 Lake Hills Boulevard, Bellevue, WA 98007 6:00 pm
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Thank you unknown neighbor! We just moved to SE 44th St next to Maple Lane. We received a lovely pot of yellow mums without a note or name card. Please let me know if you send… (Nextdoor Mid Mercer Island)
Lost cat near 80th Ave SE and SE 72nd St on Mercer Island, WA. Spayed male, dark gray/black color, yellow green eyes. Has purple collar with tags on. Has microchip. Answers to C2 or Cuddles Jr. Please… (Nextdoor SW Mercer Island)
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🗞 Nearby News
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Seattle
Woman injured during altercation, shooting in Seattle's Bitter Lake neighborhood (fox13seattle.com)
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