News
Island foundations to fund school counselor position
MIYFS Foundation and the Mercer Island Schools Foundation will fund a counselor until 2020.
News
City council to terminate plans for Mercerdale development
The city directed staff to seek mutual termination of a 2016 MOU to develop within Mercerdale Park.
News
City council reviewed fiscal sustainability plan options
Currently, city staff are examining the options to determine what is feasible for the city.
Business
Amazon confirms move to Bellevue
The company’s worldwide operations team will make the move by 2023.
News
Eastside’s first permanent shelter breaks ground in Kirkland
The shelter will serve single women and families with children who are experiencing homelessness.
News
East Link hits 50 percent milestone: Blue Line to open in 2023
Sound Transit crews celebrated the 50 percent completion of East Link this month.
Business
QFC to stop offering plastic bags in all stores on April 1
The commitment comes early as its parent company, Kroger, pledged to end plastic bag use by 2025.
Business
Local business owner helps throw parties across the country
Stephanie Ben-Zeev recently launched More + Merrier, an e-commerce shop for custom party decor.
Life
MIYFS Breakfast raises money for counseling, senior services
The 2019 event has brought in $377,480 so far.
Business
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services seeks community support
MIYFS will host its annual breakfast this Wednesday and hopes for generosity after Prop. 1 failure.
Business
Life science hits its stride on the Eastside
Life science has strong roots in Washington, contributing economically and scientifically.
Business
Local fitness instructor opens first Barre studio on the Island
Kaelyn Adams opened her own Barre studio after years of fitness instruction and massage therapy.
News
Regional rent report: Bellevue maintains highest Eastside median rent
The Eastside sees some of the biggest differences in median rent rate year to year.