Detours posted for I-5 between Mount Vernon and Burlington
Check WSDOT for updates and detours as the I-5 bridge collapse is under investigation. The bridge is to remain closed indefinitely.
Shop with Macklemore's 'Wanz' at thrift store event
Tickets for a private event with Macklemore's 'Wanz' at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop are still available. The exclusive thrift store shopping spree, to be held after hours on Sunday, June 9, is a fundraiser for the Luther Burbank playground revitalization project.
Mercer Island High School drama students nominated for 5th Avenue Theatre awards
Two Mercer Island High School students in the drama program have been nominated for 5th Avenue Theatre awards based on their performance in the school's production of RENT this spring.
Mercer Island's French American School earns honor
The French American School of Puget Sound recently submitted and was chosen for a special honor in an international contest.
King County urges caution on lakes, rivers over the long Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summertime outdoor recreation season, and King County officials are urging everyone to use caution when around open water.
Mercer Island 5/6 silver lacrosse team finishes season undefeated | Sports brief
The Mercer Island boys 5/6 grade silver lacrosse team finished the season undefeated.
Community calendar | Letterboxing begins Saturday, June 1
Letterboxing on Mercer Island will begin on Saturday, June 1, during the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Trails Day celebration at Pioneer Park.
Huey is a cat about town
At first glance, the tabby cat with distinctive markings and sea-green eyes wandering the streets around the edge of the North end business district looks like a stray. Upon closer contact, however, the cat is not feral — he is unafraid and curious.
Mercer Island School District's Dingle wants to get bond issue finished, announces reelection bid
After a bruising defeat of the bond measure designed to bring Mercer Island schools into a place for 21st century learning, School Board member Adair Dingle said she is determined to stay on the board to ensure that the next such measure — greatly revised and reduced in scope from the original measure — will pass.
Mercer Island students celebrate art, science and world cultures
A national rocketry challenge, state math competition and world cultures fair are among some Mercer Island students’ recent ventures.
Letter | It’s a dog’s life, city does not have leash law
Reading about the Councilman and his dog reminded me of an incident last summer. I was walking past the children’s playground in Mercerdale Park and a large, unleashed dog jumped on me from behind.
