The National PTA and the Connecticut PTSA are working to help the community and Sandy Hook PTA, and are asking for help from local schools and PTA’s.
On Nov. 14, the Metropolitan King County Council adopted a 2013 King County Budget.
The adopted $7.6 billion budget includes a $685 million General Fund Budget, of which 73 percent is directed toward public safety and criminal justice programs.
The next meeting is set for Jan. 8, 2013, and will feature a talk about crime and crime prevention on Mercer Island. Mercer Island police officers Griffin and Jira will speak.
A new requirement for carbon monoxide detectors in Washington homes takes effect on Jan. 1.
After two deadly shootings in the last week, the nation has once again begun wrestling with heavy issues such as gun control and health care.
Seattle resident and UW professor emeritus Eugene S. Hunn has updated his classic bird reference for Seattle and King County.
More copper pipe has been stolen from the Aviara construction site in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. The total loss is now $14,700.
Puget Sound Energy customers looking for a contractor for energy efficiency and home improvement projects can now find them through PSE’s Contractor Alliance Network.
Mercer Island residents are being encouraged to participate in a new public safety option called Smart 911.
Republic Services (also known locally as Allied Waste), will not collect garbage, recycling and yard waste from its Puget Sound-area customers on Christmas Day (Tuesday, Dec. 25) and on New Year’s Day (Tuesday, Jan. 1).
The Municipal League Foundation is looking for nominations for the 2013 Civic Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the community.
Holidays slow blood donations – more needed to help make up the difference – and save lives.
After nine years with ESPN, broadcast journalist and former Islander Steve Bunin has accepted a new position with Comcast SportsNet in Houston, Texas.
