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MLB pitcher Matthew Boyd demonstrates how he grips a baseball to residents of Covenant Shores on Oct. 30, 2017. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

Sports

Mercer Island native confirmed to be Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day starter

MLB pitcher Matthew Boyd, 29, has been with the Tigers since 2015.

File photo.

News

Will mayor, council sign police reform pledge?

MIPD presentation was given in response to police-brutality protests, input from Mercer Islanders.

The approximate project footprint before it was canceled. Courtesy city of Mercer Island

News

City officials put an end to Town Center commuter parking, mixed-use project

The city council shared a statement about the cancellation at a July 14 meeting.

Sheen Kaul had been missing since July 12. Photo courtesy Shaarika Kaul’s Facebook page

News

Update: Missing 26-year-old Mercer Island man has been found

Sheen Kaul had been missing from 11:30 p.m. July 12 until the afternoon of July 14.

A library staffer setting up a “Curbside to Go” sign. Photo courtesy KCLS

Life

KCLS’ Mercer Island branch offers ‘Curbside to Go’ services

Local branch among 17 in the area to reinstate returns, introduce new pick-up option.

New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

News

New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

East King County includes Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland and Issaquah.

PPE was handed out at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center’s parking lot from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Photo courtesy Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce

Business

About 275 Mercer Island businesses received PPE kits at recent distribution event

Distribution was organized by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, King County, the city of Mercer Island, Amazon…

A Mercer Island High School senior at June’s drive-thru graduation ceremony. Photo by Joe Chen

News

What’s ahead for Mercer Island students

Though it doesn’t have definitive answers just yet, the Mercer Island School District recently shared a comprehensive update…

Rev. Elizabeth Riley, the rector at Mercer Island’s Emmanuel Church, preaching from her church’s sanctuary Sunday, June 28. Her congregation watches over Zoom. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Riley

Life

How are faith organizations on Mercer Island adapting to evolving COVID-19 guidelines?

While guidelines have been relaxed recently, many church leaders have reservations about prematurely opening their doors.

Tracy Harris (pictured) began pet-grooming 20 years ago. Photo courtesy Tracy Harris

Business

Pet-grooming on wheels: How new Mercer Island groomer’s model is faring amid pandemic

Om Doggies owner Tracy Harris opened her business as soon as Gov. Inslee announced Phase 1.5.

File photo.

Business

The difficulties and limitations of Phase 2 in Mercer Island

COVID-19 business restrictions have eased. Implementation, however, can pose challenges.

Exterior of the Mercer Island Thrift Shop. Photo by Madeline Coats/staff photo

News

City moving forward with thrift shop renovations

Work, in all, is expected to take about four months.

Interior photo of New Seasons Market from 2016. Katie Metzger/staff photo

News

New Seasons Market closes, transitioning into a Metropolitan Market location

The transition was first announced late last year.