In 2012, Microsoft Corp. employees raised $105 million for nearly 19,000 nonprofit organizations through individual donations, volunteer efforts and company-wide fundraising activities. Of the total amount raised by employees, $60 million went to nonprofits in the state of Washington.
The Washington State Department of Transportation relamped the I-90 Lid Tunnel over the weekend.
Youth Theatre Northwest will host its annual fundraising event on Saturday, March 2, at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. This year’s theme is ‘Starry Night.’
The Mercer Island Sister City Association will host a French conversation evening on Feb. 26 as an informal event for anyone desiring to improve their French.
Gary Plano has withdrawn his application for the position of superintendent of schools in Ashland, Oregon.
Comcast will unveil its new XFINITY Store in Factoria on Saturday, Feb. 23, which will serve Bellevue, Mercer Island and the surrounding areas. The new store is the first of its kind on the Eastside.
A team of artists has opened a studio in historic Pioneer Square. Three members of the Mercer Island Visual Arts League have partnered with two Eastside artists to create Studio 103.
The Bellevue Botanical Garden Society is looking for quality collector, antique and home décor donations for its Vintage Sale to be held April 4-7. All proceeds will benefit the “Growing a Living Legacy” campaign to fund an education center, visitor services building, more parking and a new garden area for the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
Mercer Island High School students John Gallagher and Cristina Scalzo were named as the Rotary Islanders of February at the club luncheon on Feb. 5.
Two Israeli college student reservists will share stories of their life on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
Two Israeli college student reservists will share stories of their life on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
Washington’s Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond announced on Tuesday, Feb. 19, that she would be retiring in March.
The City of Mercer Island praises the contributions of former mayor Aubrey Davis, who died on Sunday.
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