Also among the victims were a Spanaway man and a Korean couple with relatives in Bothell, while a college student from Bellevue is feared dead.
Congressman Adam Smith, who voted against the 'Fiscal Cliff' deal, said it delayed addressing fundamental choices we face will only make matters worse. The U.S. House passed the legislation, 257-167.
Every week, MI rotarians visit Van Asselt Elementary School, a K-5, a Title One school with 85 percent of its 630 students on the free lunch program.
Several homeowners reported packages containing Christmas presents and goods were stolen from their front porches during the holidays.
The first meteor shower of 2013 peaks early Thursday.
The operator of the boat was intoxicated, say prosecutors, but didn't cause the drowning of a wakeboarder last August, who broke his neck attempting a backflip.
About 40 swimmers of all ages waded in or leapt off the swimming pier at Clarke Beach to ring in the new year.
TIME magazine named President Obama their person of the year for the second time. Tell us who you think should win from our town!
Do you have items you no longer need? A number of holiday collections are underway and items can be easily donated at one location. Find out more!
State engineers seek public input to design and scope an environmental assessment study of tolling the Interstate 90 corridor between I-5 and I-405.
There are plenty of local nonprofits you can give to online today to boost your tax-deductible charitable contributions for 2012.
Mercer Island will pay more than most if no compromise is reached and rates increase; President, Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts.
Islanders honored after Mercer Island closes out the Arizona Basketball Challenge with a commanding win over Phoenix Desert Vista.
Islander guards Kris Brackmann and Julia Blumenstein were named to the All-Tournament division team, with Blumenstein honored as MVP.
A person can be charged with Reckless Endangerment for firing a gun in a public place and can land the shooter in jail for up to 364 days and imposed a fine of up to $5,000.
Choosing the appropriate sparkling wine for New Year's Eve can make you dizzy before the first sip. Here's a handy guide to the intoxicating world of bubbles on a budget.
Hikers are encouraged to ring in the new year and help State Parks celebrate its 100th birthday, with a bracing hike in any of the 13 parks participating in the program.
The Islanders Boys Basketball team defeated Gilbert (AZ), 50-45, on Friday and Desert Vista (AZ), 66-50 on Saturday finish 3-1 in the Arizona Basketball Challenge in Mesa, AZ.
Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.
Alcohol ignition interlocks in Washington will soon have a camera feature designed to prevent others from performing breath tests for the driver.
County Prosecutors declined to charge the boat operator involved with the accidental drowning of Islander Nate Bahner on Aug. 10.
Mercer Island resident Stephen J. Klos accepted a plea deal in July of one year in jail and $2.3 million in restitution on charges of running a Ponzi scheme worth over $3.5 million.
State transportation officials will seek public input in 2013. An environmental study and legislative approval would be needed for any tolls on the I-90 bridge.
Express lane schedules on Sunday, Dec. 30 will change due to anticipated traffic for the Seattle Seahawks game at CenturyLink Field vs. the St. Louis Rams.
The 46th annual Mercer Island Polar Bear Club will continue its tradition of diving into the frigid waters of Lake Washington for a New Year's Day Swim at noon off Clarke Beach.
Sound & Vision, owned by Islanders David and Stacey Lang, opened Dec. 12 and will hold an official Grand Opening of his store on Jan. 1.
Islander Boys Basketball lost 61-62 in overtime on Dec. 27 in the second round of the Arizona Basketball challenge in Mesa, AZ. MIHS plays Gilbert, AZ Friday morning in the final game of round-robin play.
The top stories of 2012 included politics, crime, power outages, the accidental death of several Islanders and more.
Every Thursday we'll feature a photograph of something delicious from a Mercer Island restaurant. Be the first to guess the restaurant—and the dish—correctly on Mercer Island Patch, and win a prize!
The once-popular boys name Jacob faded to 5th-most popular in 2011, while Sophia remained the state's (and the country's) favorite girls' name.
Arrangements under the direction of Forest Lawn Funeral Home, Seattle, WA.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 29th at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
The State Health Department is reporting that two elderly residents from King County and a young boy from Pierce County died in December from influenza.
Is your New Year's resolution to de-stress already stressing you out? Here are some tips to help you unwind.
The Islanders beat host Mesa Mountain View High School Wednesday, Dec. 26 in their opening game at the Arizona Basketball Challenge in Mesa, AZ.
Dow Constantine and the Sound Cities Association, formerly known as the Suburban Cities Association, are asking the state legislature to help "solve our statewide transportation crisis."
Here’s a sampling of new laws, rules and other government changes that kick in with the new year.
The following information from Dec. 14-23 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A King County Metro Access driver said he was buckling a passenger's seat belt on Dec. 19 aboard his bus in the Mercer Island Library parking lot when the alleged sexual assault occurred.
Christmas nativities and decorations galore on Mercer Island. Have any photos of you Christmas decor? Share them here!