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State pulls smoking quitline funding

The state's Tobacco Quitline will significantly cut services starting this week, and will no longer offer full, free…

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Does the Seahawks noise bother you? | Online poll

The Seahawks are once again at their training facility across Lake Washington in Renton.

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61 from Mercer Island graduate from University of Washington in June

Sixty-one Islanders graduated from the University of Washington in June

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King County burn ban in effect

Due to continued dry weather conditions, King County issued a fire safety burn ban for its unincorporated areas.

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Initiative 594 backers to hold signing event in Mercerdale Park on Aug. 6

I-594 would require criminal background checks for everyone buying a gun

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Torchlight parade, Mariners game, other events to affect buses in Seattle Saturday, July 27

Riders should plan ahead and prepare for rerouted bus service and potential delays on Saturday, July 27, from…

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Join Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power Program for chance to win solar system

Puget Sound Energy's Green Power Program is continuing this summer, and one lucky winner will win a one…

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Metro Transit recognized as gold-standard in transit industry

King County Metro Transit was recently recognized as a gold-standard for sustainability by the American Public Transportation Association.

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King County’s Korean War veterans honored by County council

With the 60th Anniversary of the end of the Korean War this week, the King County Council recognized…

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Senior Foundation of Mercer Island night at Island Books Aug. 22

The Senior Foundation of Mercer Island will host its 10th annual Island Books night on Thursday, Aug. 22…

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Mercer Island timebanking workshops July 31 and Aug. 28

Mercer Island launched a timebank last May and this summer will host two follow-up meetings for interested residents…

The red portion of the map shows where crews will work to resurface the trail along Island Crest Way.

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City of Mercer Island to begin construction on new multi-use trail

The City of Mercer Island has begun construction work on a new multi-use trail along Island Crest Way.

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Port of Seattle, Seatac seek public comment on proposal to move airport cell-phone waiting area

The Port of Seattle and City of Seatac are seeking public comment on a plan to move the…