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Mercer Island police apprehend residential burglar
Mercer Island police apprehended a man who was caught in the middle of a Shorewood Apartments burglary on…
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Separated by war, joined in freedom
High school classmates in Vienna reunite after 70 years Coincidence. Interesting. Unusual. Those are the words that Otto…
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Islanders brainstorm ideas to save Recycle Center
Nearly 30 residents gathered at the Mercer Island Library last Thursday for a “Friends of the Recycling Center”…
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Light rail connects to SeaTac in time for holiday rush
The Sound Transit light rail began its service to SeaTac International Airport on Dec. 19, just in time…
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Ice delights
A frozen Ellis Pond became a winter wonderland for children last week as temperatures fell well below freezing.…
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Council balks at $212K for batting cage facility
City Councilmembers balked last Monday when interim Parks and Recreation Director Manny Ocampo presented them with a $212,000…
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City moves ahead with ICW changes
Despite split vote, ‘road diet’ decision sets work in motion In the week since Mercer Island City Councilmembers…
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Mercer Island Hollywood Video closes its doors
After months of showing “For Lease” signs in its windows, the Mercer Island Hollywood Video has closed its…
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Mercer Island police attend Lakewood officers’ memorial
The Mercer Island Police Department's entire command staff, along with its detectives and several retired patrol officers are…
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Auto Spa is 2009 Business of the Year
Town Center car wash keeps three tons of oil and debris out of Lake Washington each year The…
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Marcie Maxwell ‘first in line’ for Fred Jarrett’s state Senate seat
Now that Fred Jarrett has accepted the post of deputy King County executive, the big question on everyone’s…