AccuWeather.com meteorologists predict a "potent storm" could bring rain to the Seattle area and snow in the mountain passes in the days before Thanksgiving on Nov. 22.
It's time once again for a weekend closure of the State Route 520 Bridge. The closure starts at 11 p.m. Friday and is slated to end by 5 a.m. Monday.
Unlike many other neighboring cities and towns, politicians and initiative supporters on Mercer Island are not required by law to remove signs after the November General Election.
Patch is donating $1 for every tweet, up to $125,000, to help victims of Hurricane Sandy rebuild.
Buy one holiday drink, get one free for a friend, November 15-18 from 2-5 p.m.
Thirty-eight homes and condos were sold on Mercer Island in October, with a median sales price of $821,800.
Islander Middle School parent Robin Wilt — whose son was subject to a "hostile environment", according to the ruling — slams the MISD's appeal as "hubris".
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
An unnamed FBI agent who initiated the investigation ultimately leading to CIA Director David Petraeus's resignation on Friday contacted Reichert this summer out of concern "officials were going to sweep the matter under the rug."
Mercer Island Mayor Bruce Bassett writes in a letter to the editor that health risks have increased for local youth after the approval of Initiative 502, which partially legalizes marijuana.
The artisan take-and-bake pizza shop on SE 27th Street is celebrating one year in business with a half-off special on Pizzas Tuesday and Wednesday (Nov. 13 & 14).
The Islanders were stopped by Curtis and Newport this weekend to finish 4th at the Washington State Water Polo Championship. Three varsity starters were named to the All-State team.
If the clouds part, look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Nov. 11.
Mercer Island Resident Ralph Jorgenson Encourages Islanders in a letter to the editor to Participate in the Mercer Island School District MindMixer™ Public Process website.
The King County Sheriff's Office reports that a man chased from Snoqualmie to Bellevue on Tuesday, Nov. 6 was caught because his car ran out of gas.
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day.
The Mercer Island High School Drama Department presents a theatrical production based on Moliere's "A Doctor In Spite of Himself", Nov. 8-10 and Nov. 15-17.
Charles Chesterfield, a registered securities broker dealer, kept loan payoffs and provided false statements to investors
King County Sheriff Steve Strachan conceded the race for King County Sheriff on Thursday.
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!
A Dec. 31, 2012, deadline looms for Congress on a number of significant financial issues.
In exchange for participating in the state Urban Forestry Restoration Project, Mercer Island will receive an in-kind grant of manpower to remove invasives and restore native plant life in Pioneer Park this November.
The No. 1-seed Islanders have their eyes on the championship title after failing to reach this phase of the tournament last year, while No. 8-seed Puyallup seeks respect.
Former Mercer Island Mayor Jim Pearman writes in a letter to the editor to extend his gratitude to volunteers, city officials and the community as a whole for supporting the Fire Station/Truck levy.
A wave of late ballots delays King County Elections results on Wednesday, but voters can check the status of their ballots online.
Prop. 1 is currently passing with 56.48 percent of the vote. Approval of 50 percent is required for passage of the new property tax, estimated at $60.20 annually for the average MI home.
Former King County spokesman John Urquhart leads King County Sheriff Steve Strachan with over 15 percent of the vote.
So far, only about 45 percent of registered voters' ballots have been counted in the 41st Legislative District, but both Steve Litzow and Marcie Maxwell have pulled out commanding leads in early tallies.
Turbo Tax has created an interactive comparison of projected tax revenues should marijuana decriminalization/legalization laws pass, such as I-502 in Washington.
Local resident Ken Glass writes in a letter to the editor his shock and dismay upon being informed by State Farm Insurance that it wouldn't honor a claim, following the sudden death of a family member.
City Councilwoman Tana Senn writes in a letter to the editor that when it comes to public safety issues, Republicans, Democrats and others should set aside their political differences.
Sen. Maria Cantwell and a host of Democratic congressional, legislative and state office candidates on a campaign stops in Issaquah and Kirkland Friday.
Keep up with the latest City Council developments on Mercer Island Patch.
Tonight's meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with a study session on I-90 tolling, followed by its regular meeting at 7 p.m. when the public will have the opportunity to comment on Mercer Island's proposed 2013-14 budget.
A Mercer Island resident says the half-dozen political signs in her yard disappeared over the weekend.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Nov. 4.
On the eve of his induction to the Washington Sports Hall of Fame, three of former MIHS boys basketball coach Ed Pepple's former players pay tribute to their mentor.
The state Department of Ecology is holding a public hearing on a city-approved plan that changes the way Mercer Island manages its shoreline on Nov. 8 at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center.
All proceeds from Thrift Shop sales support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.