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Schools ‘Annual Report’ mailed to Mercer Island residents

Just after the New Year began, the Mercer Island School District mailed its annual report to Islanders. In…

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Tobacco sales to minors in Washington state at highest level in the last decade

About 16 percent of tobacco retailers illegally sold to minors in 2012. The number of Washington retailers illegally…

Mercer Island met the challenge to increase enrollment in Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power Program to 750 residential and business participants in 2012.

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Mercer Island meets green challenge, receives PSE grants

City to receive $30,000 for community solar project, Mercer Island schools to receive more than $2,000 in grants…

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Suspects peer into windows, arrested for trespassing | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Police arrested two men for criminal trespassing around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Mercerwood. The suspects…

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Mercer Island Parks & Rec fundraising to save fireworks and other programs

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is now fundraising for the 2013 year of programs and events,…

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If an I-90 toll is implemented, which side of the Island should be tolled? | Online poll

Tolling on Interstate 90 has become a hot topic for the area, specifically Mercer Island.

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Choices few for Mercer Island home buyers

Sales up, but inventory still much lower than December 2011.

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Stage 1 burn ban still in effect for King County

To protect the public from unhealthy levels of air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency on Monday…

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Flu vaccine still available on Mercer Island, supply is limited

Pharmacies on Mercer Island have limited supplies of the flu vaccine due to a nationwide shortage.

'Our Beautiful Project' art is printed backwards to be read in a mirror.

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‘Beautiful’ project has simple message for women

Jennifer Brastad wants women to be aware of their inner beauty. The Mercer Island resident has launched “Our…

Mercer Island City Manager Rich Conrad.

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Mercer Island City Manager Rich Conrad to retire at end of 2013

Conrad announces he will retire at the end of this year after 35 years as a city employee.

Mercer Island author Rev. Wayne Perryman's newly published book

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Islander Wayne Perryman publishes new book for teens

Most readers will recognize the faces on the cover of Mercer Island author and speaker Rev. Wayne Perryman's…

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League of Education Voters hosts forum with Rep. Hunter, Senator Litzow

The League of Education Voters is hosting a forum to discuss education in Washington state with state representatives…