Local businessman Jim Stanton urges local voters in a letter to the editor to come to grips with their initial skepticism and come to the realization — as he did — that the good far outweighs the bad in the Mercer Island school construction bond issue in
The online outdoor sporting goods specialists — who also operate a small retain location on 76th Avenue SE — were voted best sporting goods store this week on Mercer Island.
The win was the fourth of the season for the Islanders who maintain a one-point lead over conference-rivals Kennedy.
Mercer Island Mariners fans: here's how to get from Bellevue to Safeco Field on the bus and Sound Transit Link light rail.
Mercer Island Patch "Cork Dork" Columnist Chris Nishiwaki says this floral, juicy Syrah is a true taste of springtime.
The openings come as Woodinville prepares for the annual "Passport" weekend.
Friday the 13th is widely understood in modern folklore to represent a day of bad luck.
The Mercer Island Presbyterian Church announced it was chosen for the 2012 Presbyterian AIDS Network (PAN) Faith in Action Award.
Plenty of Eastside restaurants offer options for enjoying fresh air with your meal. And if you're headed to a Mariners game, you'll also find new offerings for "dining out."
Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend, April 13-15.
The editorial board of the Seattle Times supports Mercer Island School District's construction bond issue worth $196 million. Sixty percent of voters over the mandated threshold must approve the local property tax hike to pay for it over the next 25 years
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This work marks the completion of the last significant item for Stage 2 of the I-90 Two-Way Transit and HOV Operations project.
Mercer Island High School senior Jolie Shen writes in a letter to the editor a response to an earlier letter from fellow student Kyle Huber and urges a "YES" vote on the $196 school construction bond issue.
The city's Youth and Family Services Food Pantry is reporting their largest-ever single donation of over 5,000 foodstuff items to serve the community's neediest families.
Mercer Island High School freshman Dylan Ma writes in a letter to the editor advocating a 'NO' vote on authorizing $196 in construction bonds to replace all K-8 schools on Mercer Island.
Mercer Island Police Chief Ed Holmes was appointed President of the Board of the state's top professional law-enforcement association on April 2.
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The King County Executive's Office will honor MISD Superintendent Gary Plano and Lucia Pirzio-Biroli with the King County Earth Hero at School award at Maplewood Greens in Renton on April 26.
If you would like to participate in the Democratic precinct caucuses on April 15 but aren't sure how it works, here's some information.
From the U.S. Presidential campaign at the national level, to our own local School Bond issue, it's a great time for a political discussion
WSDOT recommends drivers use online tools and check electronic signs for upcoming closure information. There will be bridge closures that last 30 minutes due to boat crossing through the draw span.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, April 11 – April 18.
Approximately 3,000 people (over 1,000 children) scoured Mercerdale Park for a record 5,000 Easter eggs for Mercer Island's annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7.
Sterling, Kuder & Company rated top choice for preparing taxes in our Readers' Choice poll. Harley H. Hoppe & Associates and Henry H. Bush tied for second place.
Local resident Nancy Hilliard sent in the following account of a harrowing 10-hour search on April 5-6 for her husband, Bob Hilliard.
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April is Disaster Preparedness Month in Washington State.
Check out these big stories that you may have missed.
Volunteers from the Mercer Island Guild – publishers of the Island's only phone book, the Mercer Island Directory — wish to thank the community for their support and acknowledge an error for the number listed for the Mercer Island Library.
The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, April 7-8.
The Otis family has gradually increased its stake in Woodinville's Matthews Estate and Tenor. Last week the family became sole owner of both wineries
MIHS Junior Kyle Huber writes in a letter to the editor that the voices of students on the $196 million school construction bond issue are rarely heard, and outlines his opinion on why voters should reject it.
A City Hall-sponsored Open House at the South-end fire station on April 24 will introduce the Design Process to residents.
This Friday evening, April 6, marks the beginning of Passover.
The Municipal League of King County chose the two legislators from Mercer Island and Seattle for the annual Warren G. Magnuson Memorial award, singling out the pair's efforts to legalize gay marriage in the state.
The following information from March 31 - April 3 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Three-decade Mercer Island resident Tom Imrich writes in a letter to the editor that the Mercer Island Reporter's endorsement of the $196 million school bond in the April 17 Special Election.
Former Eastside Catholic head coach Bill Marsh was the Mercer Island Wide Receivers, Special Teams and Freshman team coach for the past two years.
Mercer Island Realtors from Windermere, John L. Scott and Coldwell Banker Bain write in a letter to the editor urging a "YES" vote on the $196 million school bond for schools and home values.