A young Kirkland couple have perfected coffee making in a hurry, yet they prefer to enjoy the brew leisurely.
Mercer Island High School was recognized as a "School of Excellence"
Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend, March 2-4.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) will stream a live Webcast of Northwest Yeshiva High School girls basketball's state tournament first-round game vs Columbia (Hunters, WA) at 7 p.m.
Two school levies passed, but a $97 million bond measure failed by just under 2 percent of the vote needed for approval.
The Mercer Island School Board will meet for a special meeting at 7 p.m. in the MISD school district administration building board room.
Are we paying enough attention to our most important organ?
Planning for the approval of $196 million in construction bonds this April, the Mercer Island School District revised expected school levy rates downwards and discussed construction timing scenarios.
The 613s will travel to Spokane without conflict or controversy because the State Tournament schedule can accommodate Jewish religious observances through 2020.
Mercer Island's congressman Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA8) will back presidential candidate Mitt Romney in the upcoming Washington state caucus. State Attorney General Rob McKenna, a Bellevue resident and gubernatorial candidate, is staying neutral.
Farmers Insurance divisional executive Roy Smith will join Mercer Island's largest company as new Head of Distribution/Sales-Life.
Mercer Island's youth soccer elite on the U15 squad cap an undefeated 21-0 fall state league record by winning the Challenger's Cup.
Joan Probala says right now is a good time for sellers and for buyers with low interest and less than a three-month inventory of homes for sale.
Local resident Joy Matsuura is opposed to a proposed ordinance to restrict parking vehicles on the new road shoulders on East, West and parts of North Mercer from dawn to dusk.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week, March 1 - 7.
You get to pick: Where is the best place on Mercer Island to go for teriyaki?
Riders took Metro buses in near-record numbers in 2011
Local resident Lisa Vian Hunter will be mentored by Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, and designer John Varvatos on the new NBC show Fashion Star.
Washington's Republican caucuses are planned for Saturday, March 3. Here's a quick overview of how the process works.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 29.
For Islander Beth Laschever — who had never visited Hollywood before until this weekend — it's a "dream come true."
The Republican presidential primary candidate — known for his rhetorical bombast — urged voters to support his conservative agenda at two Puget sound rallies in the run-up to the March 3 Republican local precinct caucuses.
The former head of Woodinville Wine Country is focusing on wineries that do their production in Woodinville with a new group aimed at educating consumers.
In addition to windy conditions with gusts up to 45 mph, the snow level is expected to drop to 400 feet Saturday and 100 feet on Sunday.
The school board voted against publicizing voter information about a $196 million construction bond in the King County Elections Voters' Pamphlet, saying it preferred to disseminate the information by other means.
Progress, not perfection, will enable you to reach your long-term fiscal goals!
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Mercer Island Basketball's girls select 6th and 7th grade teams also won their age divisions at the Stanwood Tournament on President's Day weekend.
Regular gas is averaging more than $4 a gallon on Mercer Island. How is it affecting your commute?
Mercer Island boys will feature in the draw if they win their 3A Regional game against Kennedy Catholic; state tournament begins at the Tacoma Dome on March 1.
Dine Around Seattle, Koral opening and special dinners close out February and greet March.
The presidential candidate's visit follows recent trips to Puget Sound by President Obama, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul.
Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.
The Mercer Island School Board will review various sequences of school building at its meeting tonight and how different schedules may affect the tax rate.
Officer Michael Vickers was named Officer of the Year by his peers at a Feb. 17 awards ceremony.
CERT Volunteers are an important component of local emergency planning on Mercer Island, which has 11 public safety employees on duty after hours.
Maybe it's time to freshen up your toddler's toy chest with some of 2011's best toys.
Nothing recharges your batteries quite like enjoying a perfect GNO with your favorite friends!
Islander Adrian Cory responds to article on manners in the March issue of the long-running family magazine.
After 40 years in the “literary closet,” former Mercer Island fire chief, and longtime Redmond Rotarian Rick Smith published two books of poetry that sparked an annual poetry contest for high school kids on the Eastside.