Gravel truck overturns on East Mercer Way
Jack Cusack/Contributed Photo
A semi-truck carrying gravel overturned in the 4700 block of East Mercer Way on May 14.
Neighbors heard a loud boom, then the sound of spilling gravel.
Students celebrate diversity
Lakeridge Elementary’s first world cultures night on Wednesday, May 15, featured booths of various nations and a performance by the Comerford School of Irish Dance.
Suspect in WMW racing incident is arrested and released | Mercer Island Police Blotter
Police stopped a vehicle identical to the one that fled a high-speed accident scene the previous week. The driver was suspected of street racing two other vehicles on West Mercer Way before one of the vehicles crashed over 70 mph after midnight.
Do you find the MISD listening sessions helpful? | Online poll
The Mercer Island School District, starting this week, is holding several listening sessions for the community to discuss the proposed draft bond.
Mercer Island resident and businessman Harley H. Hoppe dies
Former King County assessor and champion of property owners and taxpayers, Harley H. Hoppe died in his sleep on Monday morning, May 13, at his home on Mercer Island.
Arrested burglary suspect wanted on $250,000 in warrants
Two suspects were arrested during a burglary attempt on Thursday, May 16, in the 4300 block of West Mercer Way. Mercer Island patrol officers and detectives responded to the scene at 2:30 p.m., south of West Mercer Elementary School.
Eastside mayors to discuss issues in May 29 forum
The Bellevue Downtown Association will hold its fourth annual Eastside Mayors Forum on Wednesday, May 29, at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
Pastor Greg Asimakoupoulos is new chaplain at Covenant Shores
Reverend Greg Asimakoupoulos, who served as lead pastor at Mercer Island Covenant Church for six years and was a president of the Mercer Island Clergy Association, has been appointed as the new chaplain at Covenant Shores Retirement Community.
What To Wear closes, owner retires
After 12 years on Mercer Island, What To Wear is closing this week. The boutique's owner, Mia Kammerer, is retiring. Today is the shop's last day of business.
Mercer Island athletes win district titles, qualify for state track meet | Prep track and field
Seventeen members of the Mercer Island track and field team competed at last week’s SeaKing District competition, several earning district titles by winning their events.
Scheid to run against Grausz for Mercer Island Council seat
Filing period for political office over; just two contested races out of three City Council positions and two School Board posts
