In their second invitational meet in as many weeks, the Mercer Island wrestling team finished 13th as a team at the Hammerhead Invitational in Bremerton, Wash., on Saturday, Dec. 15. The team earned 123 points. Eastmont won overall with 251 points.
I want to see Mercer Island better plan for our urban forest and stormwater runoff.
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The Mercer Island High School Jazz choir will perform at the Dec. 18 Rotary meeting at the MICEC
Bellevue College has installed a direct current DC ‘fast charger’ for electric vehicles on its campus
The Mercer Island School District is prepared for an emergency situation.
Firefighters responded to a small fire in a Newell Court apartment unit on 78th Avenue S.E. early Friday morning just before 9 a.m.
More copper pipe has been stolen from the Aviara construction site in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. The total loss is now $14,700.
The number of Washington retailers selling tobacco to underage minors spiked considerably in 2012 to 16 percent, up from 11 percent last year and 10 percent two years ago, according to the Washington State Department of Health (DOH).
Puget Sound Energy customers looking for a contractor for energy efficiency and home improvement projects can now find them through PSE’s Contractor Alliance Network.
Mercer Island residents are being encouraged to participate in a new public safety option called Smart 911.
Republic Services (also known locally as Allied Waste), will not collect garbage, recycling and yard waste from its Puget Sound-area customers on Christmas Day (Tuesday, Dec. 25) and on New Year’s Day (Tuesday, Jan. 1).
The Municipal League Foundation is looking for nominations for the 2013 Civic Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the community.