I was disappointed to read Danny Westneat’s recent article in The Seattle Times, “Elephant ‘extremists’ in Seattle now feeling vindicated,” in which he declared that “Keeping elephants in captivity clearly isn’t working.”
Environmental Assessment to begin, public to have say at WSDOT meeting on Jan. 29.
Sporting and outdoor goods worth over $25,000 were stolen out of an Isuzu Trooper overnight in the 9000 block of S.E. 50th Street, near Northwest Yeshiva High School.
Longtime journalist Maureen Francisco has written a book about a growing up and finding success as an immigrant in the United States.
Mercer Island High School Drama will present the winter production “Antigone,” beginning Jan. 24.
A new hotel will be built on Mercer Island where the Travelodge was located. Dollar Development Co. has announced that it is proceeding with its development plans for a boutique hotel in the Mercer Island town center.
Islander Shirley Lake, who died Jan. 9, sold property here and on the Eastside for 43 years. She began selling homes not because she wanted to, but because she needed to help support her family after a crisis. Little did she know how successful she would become.
Interstate 90 is the only way on and off Mercer Island, and the I-90 bridges are already paid for. Any proposal to place a toll on I-90 must exempt those living on Mercer Island!
President Barack Obama’s inauguration for a second term was held on Monday, Jan. 21.
On Sunday, Jan. 27 the Mercer Island High School orchestra will host a “Disney & Dessert” event at 2 p.m. in the MIHS Commons.
Two bills introduced early in this legislative session would require any health-insurance plan in Washington state that covers maternal care to also cover abortions.
Foggy conditions have gripped Mercer Island and most of Western Washington for almost a week and are expected to continue.
Aubrey Davis and Virginia Moss Anderson named as honorary chairs.