Protesters stand tall at Mercer Island Walks for a Free America event

About 200 people gathered at an intersection of Mercer Island for one hour on the afternoon of Jan. 20 to...

By Andy Nystrom • January 20, 2026 6:30 pm


Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

By Steve Hunter • January 14, 2026 1:46 pm
MIHS Drama Department brings ‘Radium Girls’ to the stage

Special to the Reporter

January 14, 2026 8:30 am
MIPA presents Preschools and Activities Fair on Jan. 31

Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) will present a free Preschools and Activities Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 31…

January 19, 2026 8:30 am
MIPD school resource officer visits Northwood second-graders

Mercer Island Police Department school resource officer Olivia Phan recently visited second-graders at Northwood Elementary School in connection with their…

January 14, 2026 8:30 am
Learning about Native American art

Storyteller, educator and artist Roger Fernandes of the Lower Elwha S’Klallum tribe recently visited Northwood Elementary School third-graders who gathered…

January 13, 2026 2:30 pm
NYHS to host Winter Open House on Jan. 28

Northwest Yeshiva High School will host its Winter Open House from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Lion Ski…

January 9, 2026 12:30 pm







Mercer Island is an ideal location for retirees, whether they prefer aging in place or downsizing into a seniors’ residence. Sponsored
January 5, 2026 6:00 am
Seattle Art Museum presents the special exhibition Farm to Table: Art, Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Sponsored
January 5, 2026 6:00 am
Mercer Island retains that special position of being in the middle of everything while enjoying a separation from the hustle and bustle to the West and East sides. Courtesy John J. Scott Realty Sponsored
December 1, 2025 6:00 am
Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
November 26, 2025 6:30 am

Finding a plus sign in a negative situation | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Even though the thick morning fog eventually lifted, a dark ominous cloud continued to hang over our community as 2025…

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • January 19, 2026 2:15 pm
Standing at the door to a new year | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Forty years ago while pastoring in California I purchased a signed print of a painting at a street fair. The…

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • December 29, 2025 10:35 am

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders…

By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation • January 12, 2026 12:45 pm
Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

By Grace Gorenflo • January 8, 2026 9:04 am