Mercer Island Reporter

Mercer Island High School graduation ceremony set for June 10 at Islander Stadium

Staff Report About four months into the pandemic last year, Mercer Island High School (MIHS) graduating seniors participated in a… Continue reading

2 days ago

Alleged window-breakers tracked down on 78th Street | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 3-9.

3 days ago

City appoints Perez as Thrift Shop interim administrator

Unveiling a “Build Back Better” theme for its Thrift Shop services restoration, the city of Mercer Island has appointed Sharon… Continue reading

17 hours ago

Sound Publishing file photo
Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.

County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity

Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living in the… Continue reading

3 days ago
by Aaron Kunkler

The Moe Vegan food truck serves meals at the city of Kent’s annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 21, 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks

39 fire authorities have reportedly agreed to standardize fire codes and inspections.

4 days ago
by Cameron Sheppard

Parks and Recreation Commission further examines Mercerdale playground renovation

City hopes to complete project by summer’s end.

4 days ago
by Andy Nystrom

Community fund launches Mercer Island Community Connection Directory

For the Reporter The Mercer Island Community Connection Collaboration, led by the Mercer Island Community Fund (MICF), launched the Mercer… Continue reading

4 days ago

Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health

Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen

Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

12 hours ago
by Jerry Cornfield

Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17, 2020, at the state Capitol in Olympia. File photo

Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies

A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.

17 hours ago
by Jerry Cornfield

State Department of Health releases updated K-12 school guidance

Schools must plan to provide full time in-person education this fall

17 hours ago
by Steve Hunter

As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges

WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.

1 day ago
by Cameron Sheppard

News

E. coli. Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration

Seven King County children sickened with E. coli

Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin. King County Public… Continue reading

1 day ago
by Record Staff

Boat launch now features a Donor Life Jacket Station

The city of Mercer Island received help from a community volunteer to obtain a grant to purchase and supply a… Continue reading

2 days ago

Bulletin Board

Mercer Island hires new director of parks and recreation

Jessi Bon, an Island resident who led the parks department in Sammamish, will start on Aug. 1.

3 years ago

Train Derailment Results in Urgent Plea for Blood Donors

Emergency making huge demands on community supply.

3 years ago
by Bloodworks Northwest

AG Ferguson, Amazon sue over “get rich quick” scam

Customers promised easy income, but got empty promises instead.

3 years ago
by Attorney General of Washington

WSDOT releases Gray Notebook 67

WSDOT highlights its strategic direction in this edition of the agency’s quarterly Continue reading...

3 years ago
by WA Dept. of Transportation

Sports

Buchan proud to represent his community on the baseball diamond

He helped lead the Islanders to a victory over Newport.

1 day ago
by Andy Nystrom

Islanders win a pair over Bellevue

Mercer Island’s Caitlin Monahan dribbles the ball while being guarded by Bellevue’s Sara Bowar during the Islanders’ 52-51 victory on… Continue reading

7 days ago

Life

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country. Courtesy photo

Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country

By Larry Lark, contributor In the overcrowded SUV market niche, if you’re not getting better, you’re falling behind. And that’s… Continue reading

2 weeks ago

Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Larry Lark, contributor How do you top the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat? With the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray,… Continue reading

3 weeks ago

Marketplace

Let’s Eat! Visit these Issaquah restaurants to put a spring in your step

Contests, giveaways and cooking lessons bring foodie fun to Grand Ridge Plaza

2 months ago
by Regency Shopping Centers

Lean Body Confidential Reviews – Military Fat Loss Trigger?

Lean Body Confidential Reviews - Military Fat Loss Trigger? The Military Fat Loss Trigger consists of The Lean Body Confidential,… Continue reading

2 months ago

Opinion

Greg Asimakoupoulos

With praise for St. Arbucks | Guest column

A milestone worthy of celebrating recently came and went and hardly anyone noticed. Because of our preoccupation with finding vaccination Continue reading...