The Mercer Island School District is part of a regional system that notifies parents of school closures when poor weather creates hazardous local conditions.
The FBI is helping with the search for Sky Metalwala, whose mother said he disappeared after she left him in her car when it ran out of gas.
County Elections officials say earlier missteps have been fixed and ballots sent, but concerns remain.
At least $40,000 -- and likely much more -- has been spent on negative campaigning against Eastside candidates, leading to official complaints, switched endorsements and protests in downtown Bellevue. What is your reaction to negative ads?
Volunteers from all backgrounds are helping the Mercer Island Schools Foundation to call local families and businesses to help support local public schools.
Here's a rundown of important races and issues for Tuesday's general election.
Be alert, not alarmed Wednesday when the test, similar to local Emergency Alert System tests, tolls Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Ballots are due to the county or need to be postmarked by Nov. 8.
Local planner and MI Open Space Conservancy board member Robert Thorpe weighs in on the King County Council campaign of fellow Islander Richard Mitchell.
Everyone knows that the housing market has suffered and home values have plummeted. But when it comes to selling your own home, most of us still experience sticker shock.
Mercer Island Police are investigating reports of a shot fired at an unknown suspect on the 4300 block of 86th Avenue SE.
The mother of Sky Metalwala, 2, told Bellevue police that she left the boy in her car when she and her four-year-old went to get help after she ran out of gas in the 2400 block of 112th Avenue Northeast Sunday morning.
Kirkland mom's photo of her twin daughters was selected as one of the 10 finalists out of entries from more than 850 Patch sites nationwide.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.
The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6.
Islander Quarterback Jeff Lindquist was 14 for 25 in completed passes for 203 yards.
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., moving back one hour.
The statewide measure on Tuesday's ballot proposing the privatization of state liquor stores has created confusion and consternation.
The veterans of VFW Post 5760 on Mercer Island are hoping to have renovations to the historic Keewaydin Clubhouse completed by July of next year, just in time for the building's 90th anniversary
It's Islanders vs. Ferndale, 7:30 p.m. tonight at Islander Stadium in the first round of the WIAA 3A State Playoffs.
The Mercer Island School Board will take their first look at detailed recommendations on a proposed 50-year master plan for school district buildings.
Pearl celebrates three years, two Bellevue grocery stores are set to open, Wild Ginger turns up the heat and Purple launches happy hour.
U.S. Representative Dave Reichert is looking for local youth to help him represent Mercer Island and the Eastside.
Local resident Bert Loosmore weighs in on why I-1125 is a bad idea and you should vote against it.
City Councilman Mike Cero weighs in on why he's voting for I-1125, and why you should to.
Public television station KCTS 9 in the annual program designed to honor successful teaching models and programs among Washington state educators
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-sponsored event is intended to prevent the illicit use of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs.
Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.
Why do we let our kids bypass our own neighbors and head straight to The Lakes?
Bank of America has announced that it will not be proceeding with the proposed $5 debit usage fee
Heidi Klum will choose the Grand Prize winner from our favorite photos of your creative kids' costumes
The couple purchased the home in 2004 and poured an estimated $30 million into improvements, only to see the real estate market collapse nationwide in the run up to the Great Recession.
The revised map keeps Mercer Island in King County Council District Six.
There's a number of events and good weather on Mercer Island to make this a fine night for the annual Trick-or-Treating on Halloween.
Grab a friend, get out of town, and get a jump on the holiday shopping season!
Playing their first-ever home playoff game this Friday at Islander Stadium, Islanders Football faces a Ferndale team with a tradition of post-season success.
The Mercer Island School Board and local City Council agreed in principal on Oct. 27 to extending the life of the pool under a present agreement for up to 15 years.
The bridge will be completely closed from Saturday night to Monday morning.
The Mercer Island Police Department offer these tips from www.missingkids.com.