Sheriff Steve Strachan, a SeaTac resident with 25 years of experience in law enforcement, is running against former King County Sheriff's Office spokesman and MI resident John Urquhart.
The Issaquah Republican, co-owner of Metal Masters Northwest, Inc. in Lynnwood, is trying to unseat Rep. Marcie Maxwell for a seat in the State House representing Legislative District 41.
Seeking a third term, State Rep. Marcie Maxwell — who also runs her own Realtors business in Renton — faces challenger Tim Eaves, a Lynnwood business owner who lives in Issaquah.
Mercer Island Patch sat down with Island Books owner Roger Page to find out what's got him (figuratively) wearing his reading glasses.
The incumbent State Senator and former Mercer Island City Councilman is vying against Mercer Island resident Maureen Judge to represent the 41st in the State Legislature.
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The former NARAL Pro-Choice Washington PAC board member and Expedia.com manager is vying against incumbent State Senator Steve Litzow to represent the 41st in the State Legislature.
The following information from Oct. 9-17 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island Police convinced the man to surrender after he had barricaded himself in a home in The Lakes neighborhood — near Islander Middle School — on Sunday, following an argument with his girlfriend and the homeowner.
Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to come to the Mercer Island Community and Event Center to enjoy holiday treats, music and fun as a way to support city parks and rec programs.
Suspect still at large following Sunday morning shooting at spa near mall at Milwaukee suburb. Suspect may be estranged husband of a spa employee.
The pumpkins are made by local glass artists and currently on sale at locations across the Island including the Mercer Island Community Center, Mercer Island Florist, Aljoya, and Au Courant.
Menchie's franchise owners Scott and Jen Baklenko welcome hundreds of patrons into their new location on Mercer Island for a free taste of frozen yogurt for the business's Oct. 20 Grand Opening.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Oct. 21.
The National Weather Service is warning of possible thunderstorms, showers, hail and gusty winds as a storm moves over the Puget Sound and into the Cascades, changing to snow.
The EvergreenHealth Mammography Coach will be at the downtown Kirkland shop for a Girls' Night Out event celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The South Korean dance-hit craze has officially hit Mercer Island after the high school's marching band performs its version of "Gangnam Style" at Homecoming in Islander Stadium on Oct. 19.
Mercer Island Water Polo (13-2) next face Roosevelt High School at Helene Madison Pool in Seattle Oct. 22 and Bellevue on Oct. 24 at the Mercer Island Country Club.
Shooting stars will be flying early in the morning Sunday over Mercer Island. The Orionids meteor shower promises to be a show worth watching.
Breast cancer isn't age specific. Here's how to cope with treatments and augmentations if you are diagnosed earlier in life.
A "Grand Opening Week" starting on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will feature a variety of Menchie's-themed give-aways, discounts and more.
Both teams qualified and move on to the SeaKing District competition next Thursday, Oct. 25 at Lower Woodland Park in Seattle.
Former Mercer Island Mayor Jim Pearman writes in a letter to the editor that a 2011 near-fatal heart attack made him acutely aware of the need to improve Emergency Response services on Mercer Island.
Children may give their parents a small emotional gift from the heart on Valentine's Day, or any other day, and it can make parenting even more enriching and worthwhile.
Seattle Police say a Mercer Island man is still under investigation after he was arrested Aug. 15 on suspicion of attempted rape, according to the SeattlePI.com
The following information from Oct. 9-13 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
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!
Stunned to learn that only 200 students actually stayed at the Mercer Island High School Homecoming dance, parent representatives Lisa Katsman and Vicki Pallis hatched a plan to “take it back”.
Island resident Dr. Fredric Tobis will offer a closer look at campaign promises made by President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney on healthcare reform on Oct. 29 at Island Books.
The State Route 520 Bridge will be closed for construction this weekend, but the weekend closure will end noon Sunday for the Seattle Sounders kickoff, the Washington State Department of Transportation said.
Administrative Law Judge Michelle C. Mentzer ruled on Oct. 15 in Seattle that the Mercer Island School District failed to resolve complaints of racial discrimination concerning a seventh-grader at Islander Middle School.
Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira offers several sensible safety tips for Halloween on Oct. 31 on Mercer Island.
All month long, the North-end QFC will feature special discounts on a variety of groceries and fresh produce to celebrate the re-opening of the store Oct. 10 and the expanded area of the store dedicated to kosher foods.
Popular teen-lifestyles and family advice author, speaker Vanessa Van Petten will offer parents tips on understanding the world of teenagers, "Teen Secret Communication 101" on Oct. 22 at Mercer Island High School.
Mercer Island Police say two African American men driving a stolen SUV on Mercer Island yesterday evening tried to hijack a car at gunpoint at around 7:30 pm on the 5000 block of 84th AVE SE.
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The landmark MI-NW compound, “Harmony,” sold in 2012 for $21.6 million to Thomas Ellison (Value-Village). Permits were issued to demolish 3 homes on the compound. A 11,300 sq ft mansion remains.
Trick or treat in the Town Center and at South-end businesses will take place from 3-5 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31. Donations will support the Youth & Family Services Food Pantry.
Islanders Boys Head Soccer Coach Steve Newman passed away on Oct. 12. Details of a memorial service are pending.
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