Middle school ballfields updateIn late December, the city’s contractor, Precision Earthworks, began excavation work on the South Mercer Ballfields turf project, which includes three fields… Continue reading
The Mercer Island business scene continues to change in the new year. A new health clinic and junk-hauling service have come to Mercer Island, interior… Continue reading
Every Sunday, Albertsons manager John Gillespie and several locals compile and deliver food donations to the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle. Items include dairy and… Continue reading
Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon has been selected to replace 41st District State Sen. Fred Jarrett, who stepped down in December. The Metropolitan King County Council… Continue reading
A public hearing on the Tent City temporary encampment ordinance will be held before the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The Planning Commission… Continue reading
King County Community Health indicators released late last year measure the health and well-being of county residents as well as access to care, risk factors… Continue reading
St. Monica Catholic Church opened the doors to its newest addition at the beginning of December, the St. Monica Parish Learning Center.The new building, which… Continue reading
The Washington State Secretary of State has announced that the Evergreen State is apparently in line for a 10th congressional district, according to analysts at Election Data Services, the firm hired to look at the pattern of population growth. The analysis, reflecting population estimates from the Census Bureau, says if the numbers hold up in the 2010 Census, as expected, Washington will take the 435th of 435 House seats.
Mercer Island Development Services Director Steve Lancaster will be leaving the city to work as city administrator for Tukwila on Jan. 19. Lancaster was offered… Continue reading
A nearly new waterfront home along West Mercer Way is on the market for $28 million.The 14,000-square-foot stone and stucco home, on 1.2 acres and… Continue reading
An MIPD officer stopped a man in the middle of a burglary at the South-end Rite Aid on Dec. 9, after responding to the store’s… Continue reading
The stage 2 burn ban for King, Kitsap and Pierce counties, which was issued on Dec. 8, was lifted on Dec. 13.The region’s previous weather… Continue reading
According to Washington State Department of Transportation reports a semi-truck blocked one lane of westbound Interstate-90 inside the Mount Baker tunnel on Monday afternoon.A tow… Continue reading
Mercer Island native Brandon Fellows, 22, a graduate of Mercer Island High School, finished in third place in the men’s race at the 2009 Seattle… Continue reading
Natalie Marr wants families to be prepared this winter.As a Girl Scout, the Mercer Island High School senior has learned the value of being prepared… Continue reading
In October, the Mercer Island School District announced that it would begin locking Islander Stadium for security reasons next year. Members of the public who… Continue reading
Members of the Mercer Island community and Mercer Island High School marching band celebrated the end of the 2009 Major League Soccer season by attending… Continue reading
The city published its 2009 third quarter financial report last week, showing that revenue and expenditure numbers were on target for the year. The third… Continue reading
