Fire Department Honors Two of its Own

Awards were recently given for firefight of the year and fire officer of the year.

Week in Review: A Look Back at The Top Stories From the Past Week

Check out these big stories that you may have missed.

Police Blotter: Apartment Burglarized While Residents Away

The following information from March 24-27 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: $20k in Jewelry Stolen From Local Home

The following information from March 23-26 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

State Patrol Seek Witnesses in Mercer Island Motorcyclist's Death

Mercer Island 23-year-old Timothy Richard Wettack was killed when his motorcycle went over a barrier on an I-5 off-ramp headed towards I-90 and Mercer Island.

Phone Scams Still Victimizing Residents, Say Police

Mercer Island Police Crime Prevention Officer Scott Schroeder advises residents, especially seniors, to recognize and prevent fraud by recognizing these two common telephone fraud schemes.

Mercer Island Firefighters Are Top Finishers in Scott Firefighter Stairclimb

Mercer Island Firefighters raced up the Columbia Center stairs on Sunday in a competitive event to raise awareness and funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

UPDATE: Flipped Car on Westbound I-90 Bridge Causes Major Delays

A serious accident on the westbound lanes of the Interstate 90 Floating Bridge at the Mt. Baker Tunnel is causing delays of over an hour from Bellevue to Seattle.

Day Care Owner Assault Case Moves Forward

Laura C. Martin, 45, is charged with misdemeanor assault and battery, and third-degree malicious mischief after police arrested her Nov. 21.

#TrooperTony Memorial In Pictures

Thousands of mourners attended Trooper Tony Radulescu's procession and memorial on Thursday, March 1, 2012.

Mercer Island Police Officers Honored in Annual Awards Ceremony

Officer Michael Vickers was named Officer of the Year by his peers at a Feb. 17 awards ceremony.

Local Motorcyclist Killed on I-90/I-5 Interchange

Washington State Patrol are investigating the crash in Seattle, which occurred at 4 a.m. this morning.

AP: Suspect Held in Mercer Island Student's Death

Dartmouth College student Crispin Scott was found dead by police in Barcelona, Spain on Jan. 7.

MI Firefighters Aid Response in Bellevue House Fire

A homeowner was critically injured and a 16-year-old girl escaped injury in the Friday afternoon blaze.

Police Blotter: Vandals Pop Car Tires at MIHS

The following information from Jan. 17 - Jan. 29 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Seek Help With 1985 Cold Case

The King County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Squad is asking for the public’s assistance with solving the 1985 disappearance of Virginia “Anne” Rambus.

Police Blotter: Check Scams Swindle Thousands From Senior Citizens

The following information from Dec. 25 - Jan. 4 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Blotter: Traffic Stops Lead to Several Arrests

The following information from Dec. 15 - Dec. 28 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Memorial for Larry Lunden Set for January

The 90-year-old died last week after he was struck by a passing car.

90-year-old Pedestrian in Fatal Mercer Island Collision Identified

The King County Medical Examiner released the name of the man who died after being struck by a passing vehicle this week. He was Larry Lunden, 90, of Mercer Island.

Police Blotter: Burglaries and Arrests Punctuate Crime Reports

The following information from Dec. 13 - Dec. 18 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Puget Sound Energy Warns of Fraudulent Emails

Utility attacked by nationwide phishing scam; email mimics utility’s bill-payment notification, according to a press release from Puget Sound Energy.

Berg Bankruptcy Trustee Sues Accounting Firm Moss Adams

Lawyers representing investors bilked out of an estimated $100 million filed a lawsuit against the Seattle-based accounting firm Dec. 8 in King County Superior Court.

Police Blotter: Man Tries to rob Woman, a Pair of DUI Arrests, and a Drunk Teen is Found Lying in Road

The following information from Dec. 2 - Dec. 6 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Fire Department Limits Damage at North End Home

Quick response to blaze limited damages to approximately $1,000.

December Crime Prevention Tip of the Month

During the holiday season, the Mercer Island Police Department offers these crime tips to keep you safe.

Police Blotter: No Citation for Driver After Pedestrian Struck Near First Hill Crosswalk

The following information from Nov. 22 - Dec. 2 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATE: Sky Metalwala Case: Father Wins Custody of Sky's Sister

Sky Metalwala's sister has been in foster care since her brother's disappearance on Nov. 6, but a national group has called for her return to their father, Solomon Metalwala. He was awarded custody at a court hearing Monday morning.

Oh, Christmas Tree: Mercer Island Shines With Holiday Lights, Spirit

Hundreds turn out for the Island's annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Mercerdale Park and Firehouse Munch at Fire Station 91.

Day Care Owner Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Assault, Malicious Mischief

Local resident and day care owner Laura Martin was arrested Nov. 21 after an altercation with her boyfriend left his truck damaged and both suffering minor injuries.

Police Blotter: Car Stolen From Home, Argument Over Parking and More

The following information from Nov. 15 - Nov. 21 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Woman Arrested Following Assault Involving Kitchen Knife

Police say the woman was intoxicated and was arrested after injuring a man during a domestic dispute.

Missing Toddler's Father, Solomon Metalwala, Gives In-Depth Interview on KIRO Radio

Solomon Metalwala of Kirkland speaks about the investigation, the contentious divorce with his ex-wife Julia Biryukova and a previous incident of leaving their son, Sky Metalwala, in the car.

New Photos Released in Search for Sky Metalwala

Bellevue Police have released new photos in the search for Sky Metalwala, who went missing Nov. 6. His mother, Julia Biryukova, has not been interviewed directly by police since the day her son disappeared.

Father of Missing Toddler Expands Search Efforts to Issaquah

KING 5 reports Solomon Metalwala has been handing out fliers at the Issaquah Costco and surrounding areas Wednesday afternoon.

Bellevue Police Process 1,100 Tips in Missing Boy Case; Mom's Social Media Habits Scrutinized

The disappearance of Sky Metalwala, 2, continues to be a missing persons case.

Update: Bellevue Police Continue to Encourage Tips in Missing Boy Investigation

Police said no new evidence was found after extensive weekend search that could rule out any possible theories to Sky Metalwala's disappearance.

Police Consider Criminal Investigation in Sky Metalwala's Disappearance

Bellevue Police detectives plan to meet later Sunday to review the latest leads in the case and consider shifting the focus from a missing persons case to a criminal investigation.

Search for Missing Toddler Suspended Saturday Afternoon: No Plans to Resume Effort on Sunday

Expanded search for missing Redmond toddler turns up empty; Police report no new leads in the case.

Father of Missing Toddler Plans to Distribute Fliers Saturday

Solomon Metalwala said he is staying positive, and hopes to see his son home safely soon. Metalwala has not seen Sky since last December.