Eastside real estate market may have found a ‘new normal’
All told, 262 single family residences and 38 condominiums changed hands on Mercer Island in 2011.
Letter | Thinking about tolls
In consideration of tolling on I-90, W. Clark Powell’s letter to the editor on Feb. 1, 2012, was thought-provoking.
Lilly's Restaurant serves up donations Feb. 8
Lilly's Restaurant is offering a 20 percent discount on all menu items, all day, on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Proceeds raised by Lilly's will be given to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) to support its ongoing work in the community.
IMS students compete with elite lacrosse team
Four students who attend Islander Middle School play for the Seattle Starz Girls Clash team this winter.
WIAA 2012 proposed amendments
Yesterday, the WIAA released the proposed amendments for this spring. Notably, there is no amendment that seeks to add lacrosse as a sanctioned sport.
You can read all of the amendments on the link, but one of the big ones this year is creation of a 10-day dead period after the spring state tournament and prior...
Jacksons convenience store closed for remodel
You may have noticed a chain-link fence around the Jacksons convenience store and Shell gas station on 78th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 29th Street.
Senate passes 'gay marriage' bill
Island Senator Steve Litzow voted for the measure, now headed to House
Martin Literary Management signs book deal with Raffaele Sollecito
Martin Literary Management of Mercer Island has signed a book deal with Amanda Knox's former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito.
Connections event raises $110,000 for Jewish Federation
Three Mercer Island residents chaired the Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy event, “Connections 2012: The Power of Passion,” on Jan. 29.
Lake Washington tops Mercer Island | Prep girls basketball results
The Lake Washington girls basketball team topped Mercer Island on Wednesday, Feb. 1 with a 61-51 final score.
Lake Washington holds strong against Mercer Island | Prep boys basketball results
In a battle between teams which have gone back and forth all season, Lake Washington had the last hurrah. The Kangs
