Three people were injured on Sept. 6 in car crashes at intersections along SE 40th St. and on Island Crest Way — one of several accidents in recent weeks. Know of a dangerous intersection? Click on "Add" to post them on our map.
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.
Yo ho, yo ho—it’s a pirate’s day for you!
Results of two negative county performance audits this summer have revved up the race between John Urquhart and Steve Strachan for King County Sheriff.
The King County Medical Examiner's Office seeks help identifying a man recovered from Lake Washington near Foster Island in Seattle on Sept. 3.
Perhaps there is a reasonable explanation for this man walking along 520 in a towel. If so, the Washington State Department of Transportation doesn't know it.
Print coupons, find grocery specials and email lists to yourself and friends using Patch's new "Grocery Specials" section.
Local organizers say Timebanking is rich with social and economic benefits and builds a buffer for slowed economic growth and climate change.
Thanks to the Roberts family — who won a family four-pack last week — and five other families who won tickets after they signed up for a Mercer Island Patch Newsletter in late August and September.
Last weekend's local triathlon featured several top-finishes from local Islander youth.
Mercer Island High School fall sports calendar for Monday, Sept. 17-22.
Police officials say a wave of burglaries is affecting several Eastside communities. Mercer Island Police Ofc. Rob Jira and the MIPD have compiled several crime prevention tips to help residents deter burglars from targeting your home.
The Seattle Seahawks and Symetra team up to honor teachers.
Loyola University student John Versnel died early Saturday after he accidentally fell from an elevated train platform and stumbled onto an electrified rail, killing him instantly.
The Seattle Seahawks head coach had plenty to say about the past NFL season, a potential owners lock-out, the NCAA and how to live life with a passion.
Mikayala Jones had a big second half for Juanita, who secured the number-three seed from KingCo heading into district playoffs. Mercer Island will be the fourth seed.
Mercer Island used a dominating first quarter to set the tone in a 55-46 win over Mount Si that sends the Islanders to the KingCo 3A/2A championship game.
The 8th annual breakfast fundraiser is one of the primary sources of funding for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.
Island artist Joni Johnson and eight other glass artisans display and sell their glazed gourds.
Should we be cheering that Sea of Yellow you might have noticed in Town Center?
Taste-testing seafood this Saturday at Tim's Seafood at Kirkland's Parkplace Center.
Most adults know that "special days" such as birthdays are a myth; life just continues as normal. Read how this author took steps to make her special day a little brighter.
Toronto's "Edge Cities" are a bit more "far out" as far as design goes, compared to humble Mercer Island.
Potential adoptive parents may choose to look into caring for an older child who needs a home and family as a first step toward adoption.
Toodles is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Mercer Island Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16.