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Giving from the Heart day is Feb. 11. Several Island merchants have pledged to give a percentage of their sales today to the City of Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Department. YFS provides help for Islanders and their families who need help in many areas: counseling services

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Mercer Island gives from the heart

The 13th Annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast was held Wednesday morning.

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YFS faces deficit by 2016, will prioritize services | City briefs

City offices, schools closed on Monday, Jan. 16; registration for MI Parks and Recreation summer camp opened Feb.…

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Legislative news

In the state legislature, a high school technology skills assessment and graduation testing requirements were discussed, and Islanders…

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Valentine’s Day on the Island

Businesses and the library will help Islanders celebrate Valentine's Day with chocolate, flowers and cards.

This artwork for the annual PTA Reflections contest —  by Chloe Yang

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Reflection contest winners announced | School briefs

French American School begins 20th anniversary celebrations; Shroff wins Geography Bee at West Mercer.

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Get involved | Islanders needed to serve on community boards, commissions

City Council is seeking applicants to fill positions on the Open Space Conservancy Trust Board, the Mercer Island…

The Island’s resident Osprey pair

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Osprey nest to be relocated

With the help of licensed arborist Tom Otto of Canopy Conservation, the ospreys will have a new, permanent…

Islanders Jordan Snyder

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IMS soccer players compete at US Soccer tourney

Eighth graders Ashley Rudd and Jordan Snyder were among 18 players selected to the Elite Player Development team.

David Emanuels

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Emanuels named U.S. Presidential Scholars candidate

Over 3,900 candidates selected based on exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT exam.

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Smoke from MIHS construction sets off fire alarm; students briefly evacuated

Fire department responded quickly to alarm Thursday afternoon at MIHS.

Eastside FC GU10 Red went undefeated through five games to win the PacNW Winter Classic

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Eastside FC U10 Red wins PacNW Winter Classic | Prep sports briefs

Three Island youngsters help Eastside FC U10 Red to tourney win; Braman to lead West squad in All-American…

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Sound Transit gets $1.3 billion loan

Sound Transit has been approved for federal loan to revive its light rail project.

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Police Blotter | Several cars prowled on 84th Avenue S.E.

Police respond to reports of theft, forgery and a hit-and-run collision.