Do You Feel Safe on Our Local Bridges?

The I-5 bridge that collapsed Thursday wasn't deemed unsafe by highway officials—but several others in and around Mercer Islnd have been flagged for repairs or replacement.

Scheid Running for Mercer Island City Council to Oppose Tolling

Retired Coast Guard Capt. Kevin Scheid says tolling on I-90 is bad policy for Mercer Island and he can help defeat it as a city council member.

Mercer Island's Bassett to Join Eastside Mayors Forum May 29

Who's Running for Mercer Island City Council in 2013

ORCA Transit Cards Now Available at QFC, Safeway Stores

Public Hearing on Metro Bus Cuts Set for Tuesday

Seven routes that serve Mercer Island are at risk of being deleted.

Mercer Island Student Among Winners of Eastside Republican Club's Scholarship Contest

MIHS student Samuel Chong won a $750 scholarship and will be recognized at the club's regular meeting this Tuesday.

Rich Erwin Launches Campaign for Mercer Island Council

Rich Erwin will run against Benson Wong for City Council position 6, currently held by Councilman Mike Grady. Grady earlier announced that he will not run for re-election.

Split King County Council Puts Parks Levy Renewal on August Ballot

Voters will decide on Aug. 6 whether to replace two expiring levies with one to support King County's 200-plus parks, as well as to operate and expand its regional trails system.

Mercer Island Councilman Dan Grausz to Run for Fifth Term

Mercer Island Councilman Dan Grausz has been a councilman since 1999.

Mercer Island Planning Commission, Arts Council and More Seek Applicants

Mercer Island City Council seeks a diverse range of citizens to serve on several volunteer advisory boards. Openings include the Arts Council, Planning Commission, Design Commission, Senior Advisory and more.

King County Property Taxes Due April 30

The county is reminding property owners that those taxes are due by the end of this month.

Benson Wong Announces his Candidacy for Mercer Island City Council

Benson Wong is a longtime resident of Mercer Island and an attorney with Keller Rohrback, LLP.

Mary Wayte Pool Future, Campus Expansions Subjects of Mercer Island City and Schools Meeting

The Mercer Island City Council and the Mercer Island School District will get an update on Mary Wayte Pool and possible school expansions at its joint meeting on Thursday.

Woof: Amnesty for Expired Pet Licenses Offered by King County in April

You can renew expired licenses for your dog or cat without being sent to the doghouse through the month of April. The amnesty is offered by King County and partnering cities, including Mercer Island.

King County Metro: Bus Routes Could Be Eliminated or Reduced

The transit agency says an ongoing funding gap could cause it to cut 65 routes and reduce 86 more. Routes that serve Mercer Island are at risk of being deleted.

Congressman Smith on SCOTUS Marriage Cases: Make Sure Equality is a Reality for All Americans

Congressman Adam Smith, who represents Mercer Island as part of Congressional District 9, released the following statement on the Supreme Court cases reviewing Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act this week.

Mercer Island City Council and School Board Schedule Joint Meeting April 11

The Mercer Island City Council and the Mercer Island School Board will hold a joint meeting on April 11.

Mercer Island City Council Changes Dates of April Meetings

The Mercer Island City Council's regular meetings have been moved to different dates.

Mercer Island Councilwoman Tana Senn To Seek Full Term in November Election

Mercer Island City Councilwoman Tana Senn announced that she will run for the full four-year term for the seat she was appointed to last year.

Mercer Island Reaches Out to Feds to Block I-90 Tolls

The city has sent a letter to the Federal Highways Administration to oppose the approval of Interstate 90 tolling.

Update: WSDOT Cancels Weekend Closure of 520 Bridge

Inclement weather has prompted the transportation agency to cancel the closure that was planned for March 15-18.

How Much Was YOUR Minimum Wage?

Do you remember working for minimum wage in your teens? How much was it, and where did you work? Share your recollections here.

Should Summer Celebration's Fireworks Be Saved? Mercer Island Council Considers $23K to Save Show

Despite a fundraising campaign that started in November, the city raised $1,050 in sponsors for fireworks at Mercer Island's Summer Celebration -- $22,950 short. City council on Monday will consider funding the difference or canceling the fireworks

Sequester Effect: Mercer Island Schools Gird for Cuts to Special Education, Title 1

The district's programs in Special Education and Title 1 -- the program to help students whose families are economically disadvantaged -- could see an 8 to 10 percent budget cut if federal sequestration continues.

Mercer Island Arts Council, Senior Advisory Board Seek Applicants

The Mercer Island City Council is seeking applicants to fill four vacancies on the Arts Council and three vacancies on the Senior Advisory Board effective immediately.

Report: Washington Lawmakers Set to Propose 10-Cent Gas-Tax Hike

Rep. Judy Clibborn of Mercer Island told the Associated Press she will introduce the increase Wednesday as part of a larger transportation package.

Initiative to Ban I-90, I-405 Tolling Proposed

A Seattle group has proposed an initiative to ban tolling on interstates, which would include Interstate 90 and Interstate 405.

Mercer Island Hires Ross Freeman as Sustainability and Communications Manager

Ross Freeman has been hired to be Mercer Island's first Sustainability and Communications Manager.

Congressman Smith Responds to President's Economic Priorities in State of Union

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA9) responded to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, addressing specifically the president's economic priorities.

Letter: I-90 Bridge Toll Would Hurt Eastside Jewish Life

Interstate 90 is an important freeway linking important locations in Eastside Jewish life, writes Ilyse Wagner of Bellevue. Tolls would hit members of conservative synagogues particularly hard, she writes.

Postal Service to End Saturday Delivery; Mercer Island, Do You Care?

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. Speak out: How will this affect you?

Free Public Wi-Fi on Mercer Island? FCC Proposal Could Pit Microsoft Against Cell Carriers

The federal government wants to bring fast, powerful—and free—Internet connections to communities across the nation.

Wary Council Considers 'Affordable' Housing Development Agreement on True Value Site

Legacy Mercer Island have offered plans to build a 5-story, mixed-use apartment complex on 76th Ave. SE on Town Center with 13 units at below market rates — but above rates allowed by city code.

Local Lawmakers Sponsor Bills To End Washington's Death Penalty

Both the Senate and House of Representatives are considering legislation that would end capital punishment in Washington state.

County Offers Additional Flu Vaccination Clinics

There are three clinics remaining to get a free flu shot.

WSDOT Draws Overflow Crowds, Opposition at I-90 Tolling Hearing

Several hundred people filled the WSDOT public information meeting to ask questions and voice concerns about the likely possibility of tolling Interstate 90 between I-405 and I-5.

Homeless Count Finds 2,736 People Without Shelter in King County

The one-night survey took place Thursday night and included 142 more individuals than last year's count.

Should 3rd Graders be Held Back if They Can't Read to Grade Standard?

State Sen. Steve Litzow (R-Mercer Island) is co-sponsoring plan that would use reading performance tests at the third grade level to determine whether or not a student moves forward to the fourth grade.

WSDOT I-90 Tolling Study Public Comment Period Open Through Feb. 22

After the environmental assessment is complete, legislative authorization for I-90 tolling could take place as soon as 2014. Three public hearings are also scheduled.