Sen. Steve Litzow (R-Mercer Island) and several other State Senate Republicans were named to leadership positions on Monday after Sen. Rodney Tom (D-Bellevue) and Tim Sheldon (D-Potlatch) decided to caucus with Republicans.
Islanders Patrick Hanson and Riley Millburn joined over 12,000 racers on Sunday in Seattle to raise money for critical arthritis research.
The greater Seattle area has been seeing a greater than usual number of cases of the potentially deadly canine disease this fall.
The following information from Dec. 3-5 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command has a website that now offers a mobile app to track the jolly man's magical flight, plus games and activities, in addition to its Santa tracker.
Santa Claus is making a special trip to Mercer Island Friday and Saturday at two city-sponsored events.
Ralph Swanson of Lighthouse Properties will serve as Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce board president. Terry Moremon is the chamber's executive director.
Thanks to a very special U.S. Postal Service program, "Santa" will reply to children who mail him their Christmas wish lists this holiday season.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights on Mercer Island with fun events and delicious recipes.
An additional $15 million was forfeited to the U.S. to benefit victims and taxpayers.
Known as "Option 1b", the public opinion firm recommended building a new elementary school on the "Megablock" campus and rebuilding part of Islander Middle School, at an approximate cost of $70.3 million.
Hansen, Mercer Island resident Peter Nordstrom and other investors received preliminary approval to build a sports and entertainment venue in Seattle and the group is currently seeking to buy a NBA team.
With same sex marriages on the brink of legalization, we thought it would be a good time to remind you to post your announcements - weddings, births, obits, etc. - on Patch.
The following information from Nov. 27-Dec. 3 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The city is seeking new volunteers to maintain staffing levels at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop, a primary funding source for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.
The King County Prosecutor's Office on Tuesday charged 59-year-old Clifford Everell Reed with the murder of Sandi Rae Johnson, a 28-year-old mother of two who disappeared after leaving her Kirkland-area home.
Islanders overwhelmingly supported re-electing President Barack Obama, marijuana legalization and gay marriage, and Ok'ed charter schools and a Tim Eyman tax initiative by a narrower margin.
The officers were disciplined, including the demotion of one, after an investigation into reported unruly behavior at a Seattle Seahawks game. One officer drove home drunk, the investigation found.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office demonstrated the catastrophic dangers posed by indoor Christmas trees at a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the State Fire Training Academy in North Bend.
Pontiff will see and approve, but probably not write, tweets under the handle of @pontifex.
Influenza activity is increasing across the country, so here's where you can get vaccinated on Mercer Island.
Get the latest updates from Mercer Island City Council on Mercer Island Patch.
A public art installation of topiaries, purchased by the Mercer Island Arts Council, makes its appearance in Lid Park.
King County Sheriff's Office detectives have arrested a 59-year-old man in Montana in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Sandi Rae Johnson, a 28-year-old mother of two.
After taking in a stray puppy last month, the Mercer Island Police Department has a few helpful tips from Officers Anna Ormsby and Rob Jira on how to take care of your pets over the holidays.
Books make great holiday gifts. Here are suggestions for your list this year. What are your favorites?
City Council will meet in council chambers inside City Hall at 7 p.m. for its regularly-scheduled meeting to approve the city's biennial budget and other items of business.
The internet giant, which operates a large complex in Kirkland, awarded the grant in its effort to help reduce society's carbon footprint.
"Really Rosie" (performs Nov. 30 –Dec. 16), inspires children to believe that no dream is too big in a story written by the legendary children's author & illustrator Maurice Sendak.
The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2.
Toys for Tots donations will also be accepted at Fire Station 91 during the Dec. 7 Holiday Tree Lighting and Firehouse Munch.
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The following information from Nov. 21-28 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The local non-profit invests and distributes funds locally to support community goals, interests and other charitable needs.
A Mercedes-Benz crashed head-on into a large tree at 5 p.m. near Islander Middle School, but the passengers inside were uninjured..
A seven-year veteran with the Mercer Island Police Department was injured by his own weapon on Thursday after handcuffing a narcotics suspect in Shoreline.
The local fashion and clothing retailer, owned by Michele Tesler, has pledged a portion of her holiday season profits to support the city's Youth and Family Services Department.
MIFD firefighters raised nearly $1,000 in cash and a pickup truck full of food and sundries to restock the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Food Pantry.
Drivers should expect travel delays due to the lane closures for cellular phone infrastructure improvements made by Verizon Wireless.
Local officials are hailing a series of major real estate sales in the past four months as a sign the local housing market is recovering