Real estate trackers see improvement in sales, while in Seattle prices continue to dip, though more slowly.
Bike to Work Day is May 18.
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services offers many support services for children and families.
Sunday marked six months since the toddler was last seen.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.
The Seattle Foundation announced that more that $7.4 million was raised for area nonprofits May 2, more than twice last year's $3.6 million total for the 24-hour event.
The win was the ninth consecutive win and the15th of the season for the second-place Wolverines.
The Islanders won the championship 7-0 over Bellevue.
For a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Stopsky's Delicatessan, upload a photo of your mom and a note about why she rocks.
Here's a recap of some of the top stories from the past week on Mercer Island Patch.
The National Weather Service reports that skies will be sunny Sunday and Monday with temperatures -- finally -- in the 60s and 70s. However, showers are expected mid-week.
Alert, inquisitive and affectionate, Simon is four years old, gets along with kids and other cats and needs a new home.
The Mercer Island City Council has several important items on the agenda for Monday's meeting.
The following information from April 25-30 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Seattle-based Senior Services has been turning away seniors on the Eastside due to a lack of volunteer drivers.
Teddy 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.
Sunday marks six months since the toddler was last seen.
Resident L.A. Warriner weighs in on the future of Mercer Island's schools.
The rider was injured after he lost control of his motorcycle on Highway 526.
The readers have spoken and they like Stopsky's the best.
Washington wines are gaining more recognition at national and regional competitions such as the Pacific Coast Oyster Wine Competition.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, May 6.
Representative Smith joined the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce yesterday and outlined his beliefs.
The local Communities That Care coalition is hosting a presentation and discussion on preventing underage drinking and drug use on Mercer Island.
As one of the busiest dining out days approaches, consider some of the Mother's Day brunch options around the Eastside.
The MIHS Girls Varsity Tennis team ends the regular season with two more contests against Kamiak and Bellevue this week.
According to Cascade Bicycle Club, 114 Mercer Island residents participated in the Group Health Commute Challenge last year. Bike to Work Day is May 18.
Astronomers say the moon will appear 16 percent larger than normal as the moon's orbit reaches perigee — the closest point to the Earth reached in its orbit.
Got news? Contact Robert Baldino at rbaldino@gmail.com or by calling (425) 466-4973
Responding to customer demand, the Mercer Island Thrift Shop announced it will stay open an extra hour, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., during May and through the rest of the summer.
Looking for something to do? There's plenty going on this weekend.
Paula Glass, Luca Palermo, Gregory Larrabee, Werner Glass and Charlie Neff were all selected winners for their poetry by age group that they submitted to the store's "Poetry Pole".
Tyler Sherper, Dulce Moll and Madison Blackburn join 19 other high school girls from Washington state to compete in the U-19 US Lacrosse Women’s Division National Tournament in Stony Brook, New York, May 25 and 27.
Local senior citizen Claus Jensen writes in a letter to the editor that the re-striping of Island Crest Way from four lanes to three (between 86th Ave. SE south to 53rd Place) this summer won City Council approval in 2010 — but it's still a bad idea.
Plan ahead, because the summer goes fast!
What have you seen and what do you think? How much do you care?
The Mercer Island High School Drama Department presents Thornton Wilder's classic and sentimental meta-play, May 3-5 and May 10-12.
The following information from April 11-26 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Mercer Island State Senator Steve Litzow (R-41) was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business with an award honoring his efforts to protect and encourage small businesses in the state.
Mercer Island (8-2-1) next faces Seattle Prep (7-3-0) in its final regular season game, Thursday, May 3 in a 3:45 p.m. start at Magnuson Park in Seattle.