Just after the New Year began, the Mercer Island School District mailed its annual report to Islanders. In it the school district summarized the accomplishments of its schools, at the same time acknowledging challenges that remain.
About 16 percent of tobacco retailers illegally sold to minors in 2012. The number of Washington retailers illegally selling tobacco to minors has risen to its highest level in more than a decade.
City to receive $30,000 for community solar project, Mercer Island schools to receive more than $2,000 in grants from Puget Sound Energy.
Police arrested two men for criminal trespassing around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Mercerwood. The suspects were found to have a baseball bat, gloves, screwdrivers and other tools used in burglaries.
The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is now fundraising for the 2013 year of programs and events, including the annual Summer Celebration fireworks.
Tolling on Interstate 90 has become a hot topic for the area, specifically Mercer Island.
Sales up, but inventory still much lower than December 2011.
To protect the public from unhealthy levels of air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency on Monday issued burn bans for King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
Pharmacies on Mercer Island have limited supplies of the flu vaccine due to a nationwide shortage.
Jennifer Brastad wants women to be aware of their inner beauty. The Mercer Island resident has launched “Our Beautiful Project,” a new business created to help women build their self-esteem by showcasing an affirmation in their bathroom that reads “Beautiful” when looking in the mirror.
Conrad announces he will retire at the end of this year after 35 years as a city employee.
Most readers will recognize the faces on the cover of Mercer Island author and speaker Rev. Wayne Perryman’s new book, “Teens And Young People Who Impacted The World.”
The League of Education Voters is hosting a forum to discuss education in Washington state with state representatives Rep. Ross Hunter and Sen. Steve Litzow on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the King County Library Administration Building.