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.
Holidays slow blood donations – more needed to help make up the difference – and save lives.
After nine years with ESPN, broadcast journalist and former Islander Steve Bunin has accepted a new position with Comcast SportsNet in Houston, Texas.
Mercer Island will be participating in the annual Seattle Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Dec. 29.
Five cars were prowled a block north of Proctor Landing overnight.
The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold its December meeting on Thursday, Dec. 13, at City Hall in the City Council Chambers.
One-year-old Stefan Pallis gets to play a drum belonging to Eastside Fire Pipes and Drums after the group performed at the Firehouse Munch.
Some do not have a clear understanding of how overcrowding affects schools.
On behalf of members of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, we would like to encourage Mercer Islanders to “Shop Local” for the holidays.