West Mercer Elementary educators held up their end of the "Bridge the Gap" fundraising pledge after parents raised nearly $35,000 toward the ultimate goal of $1.2 million.
Many of the wineries in Woodinville are not taking Memorial Day off, instead choosing to lure wine drinkers with special events.
May is Puget Sound Starts Here Month, and the Department of Ecology has tips on small things you can do to help the Sound.
MIHS Senior James Gendreau shot an 83 at the 3A State Golf Tournament Final Round held at the Indian Canyon Golf Course in Spokane, May 22-23.
Catch up on the forecast for Mercer Island before you chill that new bottle of ketchup and break out the burgers
WSDOT has tools you can use before traveling, and also online and by phone, to save you time and headaches this weekend.
Mercer Island native and Western Washington soccer star Scott Harrington continues a family tradition of giving to his alma mater.
An annual demonstration organized by the Mercer Island Fire Department was held at Mercer Island High School on May 18.
The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department appointed community center staff member Chris del Pilar as Summer Day Camp Director for the 2012 season.
County Councilman Bob Ferguson authored the Veterans and Human Services Levy, which passed last August an raises $17 million annually to aid veterans and their families.
Bellevue dominated the state Div. 1 Lacrosse State Semi Final contest at Islander Stadium, winning 13-2.
An annual state crime report released earlier this month indicates a return to average crime rates in 2011 after an abnormally low level of crime in 2010.
Many area chefs have published cookbooks so fans can create some of their dishes at home.
The Rotary Club of Mercer Island recently made a generous grant of games, building blocks and activities for elementary school children in the South Beacon Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
Prosecutors allege Kimberly B. Holmes and Manuel Almagro stole and resold more than $95,000 worth of bus passes while working at a Hopelink call center in Bellevue.
Immunizations urged for children and adults
Together since 2002, Boy Scout Troop 457 members Max Foster, Anders Hornor, Ian Munro, and Nelson Tate earn Eagle Scout rank.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, May 23 – May 30
The recent redistricting affected more than 600,000 of the county’s 1.1 million registered voters, and the new cards will reflect those changes.
The May 18 event is part of the Safe Routes to School national campaign, focused on improve the health and well-being of children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school.
An AMBER Alert has been issued for 7-month-old Jamir Riley and 2-year-old Jermiah Watkins. Police believe they are with 23-year-old Michael Riley III, who drives a green Lexus.
Two more businesses close down as retailers struggle in Mercer Island's Town Center.
Mercer Island High School achieved high marks in the Washington Post and Newsweek Magazine's high school rankings this year. U.S.News and World Report released their rankings earlier this month
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The National Weather Service says the snow level will fall to 4,000 feet overnight, warning people venturing into the back country to be aware of cooler conditions with rain and snow.
The following information from May 11-15 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Joan Probala talks about four issues that were the subject of a 14,000-Realtor rally on the National Mall.
WSDOT crews will close the eastbound lanes of the bridge from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. two nights this week.
Mercer Island, (15-6-0) advances to a semifinal matchup (and an opportunity to avenge a 8-7 loss on May 5) against rivals Bellevue (18-2-0) on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Islander Stadium.
KING5 reports that local entrepreneur Darren Bruce is planning to place 14-foot tall floating billboards on Lake Washington.
Students working and DJing at KMIH-FM 88.9 and 94.5 earned the awards Thursday at the 2012 Washington Radio Conference.
Ryan Hall, current coach of Mercer Island Girls Water Polo team, will coach 15-18 year-old boys at the Rain City Water Polo club.
The $20 congestion reduction charge is intended to help preserve bus service in King County. The change includes eight Metro Transit bus rides for each household that registers a vehicle in King County.
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Area restaurants are getting in on the Bellevue Jazz Festival, which kicks off at the end of the month.
State health officials are asking the public to be on the alert for reporting dead birds possibly linked to a West Nile Virus outbreak.
Cut from the city budget in 2010, generous sponsorship donations by Farmers New World Life, the Mercer Island Community Fund and private individuals saved the show in 2011.
The scam sends out a text message saying the recipient has won a $1,000 Best Buy gift card.
Local officials claim there's little they can do about a small but reportedly growing deer population on Mercer Island.
The public investment to help finance the project and be repaid via arena revenue would be $200 million if both an NBA and NHL team relocates, or $120 million if only an NBA team relocates.