Washington's largest local utility company hopes the survey of the local electric grid will help them help build a geospatial outage tracking and reporting system to improve customer service.
A motorcycle passenger died and the driver seriously injured when they were thrown from a motorcycle on the freeway and 40 feet below onto the express lanes near the East Channel Bridge.
A few Islanders give their thoughts in brief on how the first day in school went.
The unnamed female student received medical attention but left the school under her own power.
Incumbent Jane Hague, who represents Mercer Island, received 37.9 percent of the votes for King County Council District 6.
Now that the kids are back in school, it might be a great time to teach them some financial lessons at home.
"Backpack loaded?" Check! "Schedule or classroom number in hand?" Check!
The waterfront mansion, located at 4137 Boulevard Place, was listed for sale earlier this year at $28.8 million.
The Open Space Conservancy Chair cited her experience of working together with community groups over quality-of-life issues and her integrity as reasons for supporting her campaign for election to City Council.
Grab some cotton candy, take a ride on the Ferris Wheel, listen to music, play games or learn how to grow a giant tomato. It's all there at the fair!
When did "blackberry" become a dirty word?
City Staff Next to Take Up Carbon Challenge
The Mercer Island football team will open the 2011 season against Seattle Prep on September 3rd at Century Link Field as part of the Emerald City Kickoff Classic.
The state-champion Mercer Island High School Water Polo team took a break from two-a-day practices to do a lap in Lake Washington.
It's Labor Day weekend, and that means it's time for Bumbershoot and football, or one last party before the school year begins.
In her own words, City Council candidate Debbie Bertlin answered Patch's candidate questionnaire.
Every Thursday, Mercer Island Patch runs a feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.
In his own words, City Council Deputy Mayor El Jahncke answered Patch's candidate questionnaire.
Are you an avid high school football fan? Patch wants to help share your opinions, observations, photos and predictions on this year's fall sports season.
The American Red Cross is mobilizing its resources to help those along the East Coast.
Fun activities and some sweet deals for the whole family this upcoming week.
Plus: Two Woodinville restaurants land on Wine Spectator’s List and Chris’s wine/food pairing pick of the week.
After posting it's best record in five years in 2010, the Mercer Island football program is hoping to ride a group of 20 seniors - led by top quarterback prospect Jeff Lindquist - to its first state tournament berth since 2000.
The following homes are holding open houses this Sunday, Aug. 28.
A reader sent Patch this lovely photo of families having fun in the sun at Luther Burbank Beach.
The Washington State Department of Transportation, Sound Transit and King County Metro have tools to help drivers get around the region this weekend for the as the State Route 520 bridge closure.
The following information from Aug. 15-22 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
September Puget Sound Energy bill mailings literally will stink. Customers will get scratch-and-sniff pamphlets in their energy bills to help identify natural gas leaks.
A comedic opera performance designed to attract a new crowd of opera lovers performs this weekend at Mercer Island Covenant Church.
We're going to the fair, so if you're going to the fair, let's meet up.
The Washington State Republican Party legally donated $60,000 to the Litzow campaign late in the 2010 election, but erred in properly reporting the donation.
The state agency said problems with its vendor are being addressed and promises tolling will be implemented — eight months later than originally proposed.
First reported by KIRO, a small float plane suffered mechanical problems flying over Lake Washington around noon.
Check our picks for the activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.
For parents, the first day of the school year is the real "New Year" — here's some ideas to help you hit your school-year stride.
Mercer Island youth gave over 10,000 hours of their time this summer to help disadvantaged communities in the Seattle Metro area.
Eastside counselor Belinda Lafferty offers tips on easing the transitio
Whether it's a date night for teens, adults or a Girls' Night Out, check out these super-sized savings!
Roadwork on I-90 and SR 520 are responsible for lane closures and express lane swaps starting Wednesday through the end of the week.
Mercer Island lifeguards will end their season on Sept. 2 at Mercer Island's only guarded beach at Luther Burbank Park.