Police nab suspects for weekend crimes
Alpenland Delicatessen was robbed on Saturday afternoon and police located the suspect within an hour. Two suspects who broke into a vehicle were also arrested, in a separate incident.
Mercer Island finished sixth at Regionals | Prep wrestling results
A week after a second place finish at the KingCo tournament, the Mercer Island wrestling team took on the top teams across the region, finishing sixth as a team.
Mercer Island outlasts Eastside Catholic in overtime | Prep basketball results
In the first district basketball game of the tournament, Mercer Island narrowly beat Eastside Catholic, winning in overtime.
Lakeside takes SeaKing crown, Mercer Island second | Boys swimming results
For the first time in years, the Mercer Island boys swimming team left Mary Wayte Pool from the SeaKing District meet not as the No. 1 team, but as the second place finshers.
Berg gets 18 years
Former Mercer Island resident Frederick Darren Berg, 49, was sentenced on Feb. 9 to 18 years in prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge Richard A. Jones. Charges included wire fraud, money laundering and bankruptcy fraud.
District basketball bracket
Here’s a look at the SeaKing district basketball tournament which begins on Saturday, Feb. 11.
The Islanders are the No. 3 seed team and will face Eastside Catholic on Saturday. The team would need to win to move forward into the second round of the tournament.
Lake Washington, the winner of the KingCo tournament, earned the No....
Letter | Tear 'em down, really?
How much money are they asking for to rebuild schools? This just does not make sense! Why must we tear down, toss out, dispose of … when there are plenty of years of use left? What kind of a "legacy" is that!
Mercer Island Reflections art contest winners announced
The Mercer Island PTA announced the student winners in the Reflections art contest on Feb. 7 at Mercer Island High School, where the award-winning art was on display during the ceremony.
Upcoming spring Mercer Island Parks & Rec leagues
Various early spring recreational sports teams and leagues are available to Mercer Islanders. The events are sponsored by the Mercer Island Community and Events Center.
Mercer Island boys basketball No. 3 in KingCo | Playoff update
The Mercer Island boys basketball sealed up the No. 3 spot in the KingCo tournament on Thursday, Feb. 9 beating Sammamish 66-46.
Community calendar | Signs of spring
The Mercer Island Parks and Recreation department is offering two ways to get outside this month. Coed softball will begin Feb. 25 for a minimum of three games at the South Mercer Playfields. Teams will use a 16-inch ball. Registration is $100, with $75 due at the first game. Proceeds benefit MIHS girls fast pitch softball. Contact Ryan.Daly@mercergov.org.
