Mercer Island Councilmembers Mike Cero and Mike Grady pushed for a closed-door Sept. 19 performance review of City Manager Rich Conrad.
Leaders of the Eastside's Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths join in a remembrance of the tragedy 10 years ago and challenge the crowd to seek friendship and understanding
Mercer Island resident and high school lacrosse coach Kevin Mincio is one of hundreds of residents profiled by Patch from across the U.S. who found their lives transformed by the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Friday started with the traditional parade down Meridian, which featured all sorts of fairgoers, both two-legged and four.
New this year is the pairing of bacon and ice cream from the Marcoe Candy Company folk.
Mercer Island Patch interviewed several visitors to Mercerdale Park Sept. 8 asking about the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
The following homes are holding open houses this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11.
The following information from Aug. 23-29 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
A series of late-summer events and wine dinners cap the summer in Woodinville wine country.
You can be a daredevil or watch a concert, munch on new treats and visit the Patch booth.
While Mercer Island is not quite expected to reach the 90s, the Puget Sound area may see a record of consecutive temps in the 80s in September broken, according to the National Weather Service.
MSP/HSPE state exam scores released last week show local schools achieved some of the highest test scores in the entire state.
Be sure to stop by to say "Hi" to Patch (you could win an iPad 2!)
Approximately 1,050 customers lost power in Mercer Island's South-end neighborhoods.
Your Local Market will open on Bellevue Way in mid November. Hams & Clams at Woodmark, red wine and red meat at El Gaucho. Plus, what to eat at Fashion's Night Out.
Save on textbooks by shopping smart, online.
Check out our picks for the activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.
Nearly all of Mercer Island High School's athletes are in action this week.
City Hall hopes the new four-way stop at 78th Avenue SE at SE 34th Street will boost pedestrian safety near Mercerdale Park and the Mercer Island Thrift Shop.
Home buyers are continuing to purchase local homes at a rate of one-per-day since April.
For some parents, the nest is emptier this fall as kids head off to college.
Bellevue Firefighter/Paramedic Phil Pierson will be honored by the Medic One Foundation for his life-saving work at Safeco Field before the Mariners play on Sept. 14.
Christian, Muslim, Judaism and Mormon faiths will will come together to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy.
Four nearby places to go to enjoy the beauty of late summer and early fall
The 21st Century Facilities Planning Committee Public Forum will hold a public meeting concerning the possible construction of one or more schools to replace aging school buildings on Mercer Island.
Youth and Family Services staff and volunteers from the community joined together to raise funds for school supplies for needy children.
Nonprofit Action America is helping to coordinate community service and donations to various organizations dedicated to the remembrance of those affected by 9/11.
Every Thursday Mercer Island Patch publishes Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.
Courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau, here are a handful of facts and statistics about the holiday and jobs.
But homebuyers should ask questions and compare plans before making any final decision.
Labor Day is Monday, September 3; here is a list of what’s open and what government offices are closed.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.
Mercer Island quarterback Jeff Lindquist rushed for three touchdowns in the final 6:10 of regulation to tie the game, but the Islanders fall in overtime on a blocked extra-point attempt.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Sept. 4.
The famous James Bond Aston Martin will be among many classics at the Concours d'Elegance show on Sept. 11. The city is advising regular motorists to expect heavy traffic on nearby streets.
The Mercer Island pitcher will try-out for a spot on the U.S. National Team in the U16 age division.
The popular author will speak at breakfast special event to raise money for the library system.
Can a relationship stand the test of competing as a team in a six-day, 120-mile trail race through the Rocky Mountains?
The display of two artists, Deborah Casso and Ian Painter, were selected by the Mercer Island Arts Council and will be on display until Sept. 16.
Darby English has made all the right moves in a thriving winemaking career.