News
Local gem becomes national treasure
The Mountains to Sound Greenway was recently designated as a National Heritage Area.
Katie Metzger
Life
Caruccios are Mercer Island’s 2018 Citizens of the Year
‘The breadth and depth of their support for the people and the culture on this Island is commendable.’
Life
Mercer Island Half brings out runners, volunteers
Thousands of racers and hundreds of volunteers came together to make the 47th annual event happen.
News
Mercer Island celebrates Women’s History Month
The city honored Island pioneers and current leaders with a proclamation.
News
Mercer Island aims to balance development with environment
Construction on sites with critical areas is becoming more common as real estate values increase.
News
Sound Transit unveils bus turnaround options for Mercer Island
Islanders will have a chance to comment on their preferred alternative.
Life
Mercer Island Boy Scout to build bird sanctuary
The 15-year-old will complete the project with the help of older Eagle Scouts.
Life
Global chef visits local retirement community on Mercer Island
Australian chef Steve Laybourn prepared kangaroo and alligator for the residents.
News
Women in law enforcement take the lead
King County’s female police chiefs outline their career paths.
News
East Mercer neighbors’ concerns about wetlands, trees resurface
A permit was re-filed for a lot that contains a stream and an “eagle tree.”
News
Mercer Island’s review of critical areas wraps up
The city is also updating its shoreline master program.
News
Freezin’ for a reason | Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Washington
The event raised more than $160,ooo, with major contributions coming from law enforcement agencies.
News
Cantwell, DelBene lead rally for national conservation, recreation program
The legislation has now been passed by the Senate and House, and is headed to the president’s desk.