Earlier this year the Park Service had announced free entrance days at 100 parks across the country, including parks within a couple hours’ drive from Mercer Island.
Seattle School Deputy Superintendent Noel Treat will begin working at City Hall next month
More than half a million computers in the U.S. may have been infected by a bug that will interrupt Internet service when the FBI shuts down a temporary fix this summer.
National and local statistics highlight the return of investors to the housing market, but are consumers confident enough in the economy to buy yet?
Mercer Island Patch's Cork Dork Chris Nishiwaki recommends a tasty Sangiovese from the Desert Hills Vineyards north of Yakima as a great wine to pair with tasty Italian cuisine.
Some Woodinville wineries are opting out of the annual event and hosting their own open houses and wine release parties.
The Lyrid meteor showers are supposed to peak this weekend.
Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend, April 20-22.
QFC's original South-end Mercer Island store bagged the most votes and a five star rating this week.
The Lady Islanders remain in a three-way tie with Seattle Prep and Garfield atop the crowded Alki Conference.
Boom Noodle gets a new head chef, Trellis wins an award and Willows Lodge prepares for the Iron Vintner Challenge.
WSDOT is sending drivers their bills in plain, unmarked envelopes.
In honor of National Poetry Month, a "Poetry Pole" will display submissions in a contest running until April 30 at Island Books.
Now in its fifth year, Mercer Island's Earth Day-themed celebration co-sponsored by local sustainability nonprofit Island Vision and the City of Mercer Island is based on locally produced, sustainable (and delicious) food.
Resident Marina Moscovici writes in a letter to the editor that residents should work anew and together to formulate a new bond to replace aging school buildings in the school district.
WSDOT announced the traffic will be diverted from eastbound lanes to the express lanes on Friday and Saturday nights due to testing new fire detection equipment in the I-90 tunnel.
A win against the Totems keeps MIHS in the playoff race
The Seattle Seahawks released their schedule Tuesday. Are you planning to go to any games?
Local resident and 21CFPC facilitator Kris Kelsay writes in a letter to the editor that the rejection of the $196 million school bond measure could lead to several negative unintended consequences.
Tell us why you think the April 17 Special Election School Bond issue failed at the ballot box.
Election night results show local voters are overwhelmingly rejecting a $196 million Mercer Island School District construction bond measure
Mercer Island Patch caught up with sign-waving school bond supporters Bill Hochberg and Aleta Finnila.
Approved or Rejected? Mercer Island resident Ralph Jorgenson writes in a letter to the editor his thoughts on next steps.
The Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp is being hosted by the Washington State Patrol and is intended for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in law enforcement as a career.
Tax Day is normally April 15, but is two days later this year here are some tips on how to get your taxes filed on time.
Congratulations to all the runners.
King County Elections reports over 7,000 ballots from Mercer Island have already been verified and are ready to be counted tomorrow, April 17.
Tacoma Democrat Adam Smith is running for re-election in the newly drawn 9th Congressional District, which now includes Mercer Island and Bellevue after redistricting.
Much of the grant will be used to help with the costs of acquiring new lighting and boiler replacement at Mercer Island High School
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, April 18 – April 25
WSDOT had extended the deadline by two weeks.
The upcoming nationwide Open House, April 28-29, is a great way to get lots of eyes on your property.
Mercer Island Mayor Bruce Bassett writes in a letter to the editor that skeptically vetting the school bond is important, but trusting the 21 CFPC committee of fellow residents is equally important in a decision on how to vote on the school bond issue on
Health care was a big issue for Mercer Island Democrats who caucused at West Mercer Elementary School on Sunday.
Vote in our poll and let us know in the comments.
Writing on her own personal time in a letter to the editor, outgoing Island Park Elementary principal Dr. Nancy Loorem and local PTA leaders Debbie Hanson and Jennifer McLellan urge voters to support school construction bonds that will primarily rebuild a
Sound Transit and the Port of Seattle announced an agreement to purchase 1.1 miles of former BNSF track in Bellevue near the future Hospital Station and easements for future access to the rail corridor.
Mercer Island resident Millford Walker raises questions about financing the school bonds in a letter to the editor about exactly how much it could cost local taxpayers.
The Islanders face Kings Way today (Saturday), 3 p.m. at Islander Stadium.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, April 15.