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Governor signs Sen. Litzow's school plan law
May 17 2013, 8:42 AM A proposal by state Sen. Steve Litzow, R-Mercer Island, to transform the state’s most persistently failing schools has been signed by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Governor signs tough new boating law
May 17 2013, 10:44 AM People who drink and drive while boating will face tougher laws under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, May 16.
Mercer Island basketball team first at Spokane tournament | Sports brief
The Mercer Island ECBA eighth grade team ICE traveled to Spokane for the Warehouse May Madness tournament. - Contributed photo May 17 2013, 10:26 AM The Mercer Island ECBA eighth grade team ICE, recently traveled to Spokane for the Warehouse May Madness tournament. The team finished first overall.
Mercer Island's season ends at district tournament | Prep fastpitch
May 17 2013, 10:09 AM The Mercer Island faspitch team's historic season came to a close on Thursday, May 16 when the team lost to Bainbridge in the SeaKing district tournament.
Mercer Island resident advances to 3A state tennis tournament | Sports brief
Shea Wojchiehowski, who lives on Mercer Island and attends Lakeside School, finished in third place in the SeaKing District tournament to earn a spot in the state tournament. - Contributed photo May 17 2013, 10:28 AM Mercer Island resident Shea Wojchiehowski has earned a second trip to the 3A state tennis tournament after finishing in third place in the SeaKing District tournament on Wednesday, May 15.
Washington unemployment estimated at 7 percent in April
May 17 2013, 2:07 PM Washington state’s unemployment rate is continuing its recent decline, hitting an estimated 7 percent in April — the lowest point the jobless rate has been at since December 2008, according to the state’s Employment Security Department.
Mercer Island resident and businessman Harley H. Hoppe dies
Harley H. Hoppe, a former King County assessor, fought long and hard for fair tax assessments for property owners.  - Reporter File Photo May 20 2013, 2:23 PM 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.
Mercer Island brothers rank fourth at state math competition
Wendy Lawrence presents a trophy to the fourth-place team, from left to right, fifth-graders Joshua Melmon, Thomas Short and David Sharkansky, and sixth-grader R. Grady Short, at the state math competition in Blaine, Wash. - Contributed Photo May 17 2013, 1:13 PM Two Mercer Island students, R. Grady Short and Thomas Short, placed fourth at a state math competition among 89 total teams.
Windermere Mercer Island hosts recycling, shredding event Saturday, June 15
Jun 09 2013, 3:31 PM Windermere Mercer Island has teamed up with 1 Green Planet for a special free recycling and shredding event on Saturday, June 15 at the Island Windermere office, located at 2737 77th Ave. S.E.
Probable case of hepatitis linked to Costco berries found in Washington
Jun 09 2013, 3:38 PM Officials with the Washington State Department of Health have reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website now lists one hepatitis A illness in Washington state that meets the definition as a “probable case” in the outbreak linked to frozen berries sold in Costco stores.