Mercer Island’s free summer concerts continue to succeed

Hundreds of people came to watch the Soul Proprietors rock out, dance to fun soul music and enjoy gyro and ice cream trucks.

By Max Burchi • July 25, 2024 5:45 pm


Anderson will discuss the ‘Hero’s Journey’ at Aug. 6 Rotary meeting

Nick Anderson will discuss “The Power and Purpose of the Hero’s Journey” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting…

July 26, 2024 4:30 pm
Waldo’s back in town

Waldo returns for Island Books’ annual Where’s Waldo event. This month, Island Books has teamed up with publisher Candlewick Press…

July 18, 2024 5:30 pm
MI Farmers Market Garden Party on tap

Aljoya Mercer Island will host the Mercer Island Farmers Market Garden Party from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 at its…

July 23, 2024 2:30 pm
Goldstein receives National Merit Scholarship

Mercer Island High School’s Hannah R. Goldstein has received a National Merit University of Southern California Scholarship. Goldstein’s probable career…

July 16, 2024 8:30 am
Coyote spotted on Island’s North Mercer Way

City provides coyote information.

July 25, 2024 2:00 pm
SPU crews continue repairs on mainline water supply pipe to Island

Job reaches the final stages.

By Andy Nystrom • July 24, 2024 5:30 pm

Island Crest Way construction in motion this summer /Briefs

Current construction along the crucial city connector corridor Island Crest Way is aimed at improving pedestrian, biker and driver safety…

July 23, 2024 3:30 pm
Firefighters visit with students

Mercer Island firefighters from Eastside Fire & Rescue dropped by Northwood Elementary School on Fire Department Day on July 18….

July 23, 2024 2:30 pm






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Never underestimate the power of the past | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Recently I came across a letter a pastoral mentor mailed me 31 years ago. It was from Bud Palmberg, the…

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • July 23, 2024 7:00 am
‘People of action’ help local Rotary Club thrive | Hamer

Mercer Island Rotary Club is 60 years old this year.

July 8, 2024 12:23 pm

‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves

A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the…

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • July 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in Washington.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • July 17, 2024 7:00 am