Mercer Island School District's Dingle wants to get bond issue finished, announces reelection bid
After a bruising defeat of the bond measure designed to bring Mercer Island schools into a place for 21st century learning, School Board member Adair Dingle said she is determined to stay on the board to ensure that the next such measure — greatly revised and reduced in scope from the original measure — will pass.
King County urges caution on lakes, rivers over the long Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summertime outdoor recreation season, and King County officials are urging everyone to use caution when around open water.
Mercer Island police consider social media options | On the beat
Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira answers frequently asked questions from Mercer Island residents.
Washington State Transportation Commission approves toll increase on 520 bridge
The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a toll increase for the State Route 520 bridge beginning on July 1.
Mercer Island School District board meeting Thursday, May 23
The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold a second regular meeting of the month on Thursday, May 23.
Mercer Island School District appoints new elementary associate principal
The Mercer Island School District has announced it has filled the new elementary associate principal position. The position will be filled by Aimee Batliner-Gillette, who will work with all three elementary schools beginning next fall.
Heavy traffic expected for Memorial Day weekend, travelers urged to plan ahead
Anyone heading out of town for Memorial Day weekend is encouraged to plan ahead, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Heavy traffic is expected along state freeways, including I-90 across Mercer Island.
How to help people affected by Oklahoma tornados
A massive tornado swept through Moore, Okla. on Monday, May 20, after a deadly weekend of storms throughout the Midwest.
Kemper Development announces $1.2 billion expansion in Bellevue
Construction is set to begin next year on a $1.2 billion expansion of The Bellevue Collection in downtown Bellevue. When completed in 2016, Kemper Development's retail-office-hotel complex will grow by two million square feet.
Slate of Mercer Island candidates for Nov. 5 general election is set
Islander Kevin Scheid has joined the race for City Council, filing to run against incumbent Dan Grausz for position 2.
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.
