Prices for several postal rates will see an increase next year, including a 1-cent increase to 46 cents for first-class domestic letters and a 5-cent increase to $1.10 for international letters.
Mercer Island High School business and marketing teacher Kristine van der Hoeven was selected to attend an all-expenses-paid seminar in September at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.
Mercer Island City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2013-2014 biennial budget, consider funding for shoreline and stormwater improvements at Calkins Landing and and receive reports from local volunteers.
Resident Joy Matsuura asks in a letter to the editor if funds raised by a proposed new utility tax, utility rate hikes and a property tax increase are truly necessary.
This Sunday is the last regularly scheduled farmers market — the last market of the season will be a special "Harvest Market" on Sunday Nov. 18, right before Thanksgiving.
A 4th quarter touchdown leads the Islanders to a 4-1 mark in the 2A/3A KingCo conference standings.
How much do your kids need to know about your political views?
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Oct. 14.
This episode of ‘Building a JayMarc Home’ is on foundations. Learn what it takes to build a quality home from the ground up with JayMarc Homes.
Youth Theatre Northwest's annual haunted forest at Island Crest Park starts tonight with a preview at 7 p.m., while a "Once Upon a Halloween", staged for a younger audience (3+) will begin on Sunday, Oct. 21.
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 following information from Oct. 3-7 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Emergency Preparedness volunteers, supported by City Hall and Albertsons, erected a the display in July to demonstrate the supplies needed to survive a catastrophic disaster for seven days.
The Mercer Island Fire Department reminds residents to remember several fire safety tips in recognition of Fire Safety and Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13.
Shoppers who donate old costumes get a $10-off coupon on a purchase of $30 or more.
Patch asks City Finance Director Chip Corder to answer nine questions concerning Prop. 1, a tax-levy increase for tearing down and rebuilding a larger, modernized Station 92 and a new fire rescue truck.
Washington state has the highest minimum wage in the country.
Tully's Coffee shops will close nine Puget Sound stores this Sunday in Seattle, Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Tacoma and Port Orchard.
Get the details on the vice-presidential debate and comment on what you're hoping to hear.
Mercer Island Patch wants to tell your story during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sales closed on 31 single-family homes last month— the highest number sold in September since 2005
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means a variety of pink products will be hitting the shelves. But, do your pink purchases always go towards the cause?
Mercer Island Firefighers responded to a two-alarm fire in Newcastle on Saturday which damaged two homes, according to the Bellevue Fire Department.
The “typical” Mercer Island household could see an average annual increase of $96.24 in taxes and fees — not including a possible voter approved tax increase of $60.20 for the Fire Station/Truck levy.
A solar explosion has created a wave of solar particles striking the Earth's atmosphere late last night PST and creating a spectacular light show — and it could happen again tonight.
Maintenance work on trees near utility power lines along Island Crest Way has crews busy preparing for coming winter storms.
The candidates, voting information and issues that will be affecting Mercer Island.
America’s Car Museum is hosting ‘Parental Daycare’ during the Oct. 9 Justin Bieber concert.
The following information from Oct. 1-4 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Columbus Day is on Monday, Oct. 8 this year.
Brown passed away on Sept. 26, 2012. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2012 at the Aljoya retirement community on 76th Ave. Southeast.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Oct. 7.
Burn bans in Eastside Fire & Rescue's coverage area is extended through Oct. 20; a red flag warning for much of Western Washington is in effect through 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6.
Share your local resources for costume swaps, donations, and picking up great bargains.
Mercer Island Deputy Mayor Dan Grausz urges a Fire Levy "Yes" vote in a letter to the editor and explains Councilman Mike Cero, in an earlier letter on Patch, omitted several facts in an effort to "distort the city's record."
If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.
Paid for with funds from a 2010 capital levy, MISD Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano called the new music wing an "outstanding 21st century facility addition."
Research shows good nutrition and exercise can help prevent breast cancer. Here are some resources around Mercer Island to help you stay healthy.
From galas to walks to shopping, here's how you can participate, pledge support and donate to the cause on Mercer Island and in Washington state.
Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power program will contribute $10 to a local school's PTSA for every new Green Power subscriber.