"Green Gurus" are needed to support activities and trash recycling efforts, and the city plans to thank volunteers with commemorative t-shirts and through an ad in the local paper.
For June here is a list for graduates and parents both, books about transitioning to a new chapter of life. The books can be found through the King County Library System Woodinville branch.
The matching grant from King County will fund improvements to a wetland buffer to the west of the park's North Wetland — deemed critical to protect wildlife and the larger Lake Washington ecosystem.
Mercer Island and Bainbridge Island had three athletes each among the 14 recognized by the Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse
The school's recognition is the fifth time the WIAA has recognized MIHS's student-athletes.
Mercer Island High School Cheer Coach Traci Brandon is recognized as the state's top cheerleading coach in 2012 by her peers.
Mercer Island and Washington state offer a variety of options on how to relax on a local vacation
Each $11 donation received through the online campaign will feed two children for one week during the summer months.
The following information from May 23-June 3 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island City Council will consider banning plastic grocery bags at its June 16 planning session.
Constituents will have the opportunity to discuss issues debated and actions taken during the 2012 legislative session.
Mark your calendars for the next State Route 520 Bridge weekend closure from July 13-16.
Federal, state, local and tribal partners will test regional plans and capabilities on June 5-6
In addition to the city's daylight Summer Celebration cruises around the island, the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and the MI Sister City Association again offer the annual "Fireworks Cruise".
The city's waste and recycling provider Republic Services reached agreement with recycling truck drivers from Teamsters Local 117 on terms for a new 5-year contract.
Sound Transit and the City of Bellevue will hold its second open house on possible cost-saving ideas for the East Link light rail project from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bellevue City Hall.
You'll probably be dead the next time this happens, so watch the 2012 event on Tuesday evening.
Give us your ideas on what dad is looking forward to on Father's Day 2012.
The legitimacy of the Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS) has come into question in the face of widespread foreclosure filing problems, since it can mask the actual holder of a mortgage.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming weekend, June 6 - June 13
An artist's reception featuring the artists, including Mercer Island's own Ellen Hochberg, will be held June 14, 6-8 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center.
Members of Mercer Island-based Rain City Water Polo Club were among the state's top performers in prep competition this year.
Mercer Island Patch's Cork Dork Chris Nishiwaki says this local blend of Chardonnay and Viognier is perfect for a food pairing with grilled salmon or other fatty fish — just in time for grilling season.
Shoppers will start seeing liquor at local stores, including Costco in Woodinville, although the transition will be bumpy and gradual.
You can easily post a FREE personalized announcement of your child's biggest accomplishments--like making it through those K-12 years.
The Mercer Island School District's Fine Arts Advisory Committee donated $80,000 for the district's first full-time art teacher in local elementary schools.
The new state law goes into effect Friday, June 1.
Private liquor sales start June 1, which means that many grocery stores will start carrying booze. But how much of your bill is going toward liquor taxes?
Cast Iron Studios and Bake's Place opened downtown in May, giving locals luxury special event options.
Bellevue woman killed in a carjacking during a rampage by a Seattle man was identified by multiple news sources as Gloria Koch Leonidas, a mother of two.
The following information from May 28-19 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is calling for nominations an award that recognizes a senior citizen who serves as a role model to others.
An Everett man says the airline's crew kicked him and his son off the plane after the little one refused to buckle his seat belt. Did they make the right choice? We ask you, Patch users.
Over 8,000 students from 45 states, 7 Canadian provinces and 13 countries competed in the 2012 Destination Imagination Global Finals.
Healthy food is getting cool!
A YouTube video shows the officer threatening the bicyclist with arrest for recording him making a traffic stop.
Callie is one of the adoptable pets at the Seattle Humane Society featured this week on Bellevue Patch. Check this column soon to meet another featured adoptable pet.
Nora Tan beat Barbara Ann Carey of Seattle Prep in straight sets for the singles title and Mercer Island's doubles team finished second to Prairie High School.
The highway's westbound lanes will also be closed overnight on Wednesday, May 30.
Joan Probala talks about steps you can take to help your house give that all-important good first impression in a market of savvy buyers.