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.
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.
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.
Mercer Islanders donate blood during drive at high school
The blood drive held last month at Mercer Island High School yielded 47 units of blood, making 146 units the total amount donated at the high school in 2012-2013.
The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado
On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars. The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...
Mercer Island School Board plans listening sessions on bond
The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will be holding several listening sessions for the public to get input on the proposed bond draft.
Mercer Island students earn state radio awards
Mercer Island High School students earned six awards at the 6th annual Washington State High School Radio Awards, held at Nathan Hale High School on May 17.
Five from Mercer Island earn Eagle Scout honors
Five Mercer Island students recently were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony on April 20.
Sponsors needed for upcoming revised Mercer Island History book
The Mercer Island Historical Society is completing a new version of its history book, “Mercer Island History, from Haunted Wilderness to Coveted Community,” first published in 1977 and revised in 1989.
