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Police Blotter | School-issued iPad reported stolen

Island police respond to reports of theft, prowling, overdose.

Washington’s “Best Bagger Battle” winner David Tochinskiy

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Bell is third in ‘bagger’ competition

Mercer Island QFC bagger competed to be the best in Washington

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Oct. 29 Water Update | E. coli lab test results available

Officials say it's not possible to determine connection of E. coli illness to Island water

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‘Highly Capable Program’ testing nominations now open

Nomination window for students in grades three through 11 opens Dec. 1 and closes Dec. 19

Hundreds of Island band students

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All Island Band Night | Photos

Hundreds of Island band students, from fifth grade through high school, flooded Islander Stadium Oct. 24 for the…

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Island lawmakers recognized for efforts on early learning

Steve Litzow and Tana Senn were honored with with Silver Crayon Awards

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City news briefs | Council creates TBD

Arts Council plans to revitalize sculpture garden; officials discuss Metro cuts

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Schools will have two-hour delay

The school district posted on its website Mercer Island schools will be on a two-hour delay this morning.

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Schools likely in session Monday

Official decision to be made Monday morning at 6 a.m.

Islander Parker Kittilsby donated 104 backpacks to an Auburn school named after Gildo Rey

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What’s in a name?

Great-grandson of school’s namesake makes a difference for its students

Islander Karin Pangborn was ‘pumpkined’ by Sari Weiss for her work as a volunteer for Youth and Family Services.

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‘Pumpkin honors’ for Island volunteers

YFS Annual Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser recognizes volunteers

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Rather than worrying about Ebola — get flu shot instead

Flu shots are widely available, and are usually free

Nancy Burrill

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Beloved West Mercer first-grade teacher succumbs to cancer battle

On Sunday, Oct. 19, West Mercer Elementary first-grade teacher Nancy Burrill passed away after a recurring battle with…