National Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

The Mercer Island Police Department and the city’s Youth and Family Services Department are offering a free, anonymous, medication disposal…

April 18, 2024 4:45 pm
Come one, come all to Circus

It’s Circus time again.

April 19, 2024 10:30 am
Olson Environmental will perform invasive ivy removal work

In the coming months, city contractors Olson Environmental will be removing non-native invasive English Ivy to save mature trees in…

April 15, 2024 1:30 pm
Enge enters into NIL partnership with SPLASHForward

MIHS senior will next swim at U.S. Olympic Trials.

By Andy Nystrom • April 25, 2024 10:30 am
Morris scores MISD Pathfinder Award

Jordan Morris has scored the Mercer Island School District’s ninth annual Pathfinder Award.

April 24, 2024 11:30 am
Mercer Trade Inc. hosts Mother’s Day 5K on May 11

Let the running and walking commence with Mercer Trade Inc.’s Mother’s Day 5K on May 11 at the Luther Burbank…

April 24, 2024 10:00 am







Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba

Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable reviews in American press. By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist.

April 16, 2024 5:32 pm
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

By Bailey Josie • March 4, 2024 3:25 pm

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Brotherly love and sister cities | Greg Asimakoupoulos

We are connected to Seattle and Bellevue by two bridges. Those bridges are our lifeline.

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • April 23, 2024 7:20 am
An invitation to number our days | Greg Asimakoupoulos

This week I reach a milestone. My birthday cake is entitled to 72 candles.

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • April 16, 2024 7:20 am

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.

By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • April 17, 2024 1:44 pm
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

By Bailey Josie • April 15, 2024 12:27 pm