Seattle and King County Public Health are offering free flu vaccination clinics for anyone over six months of age who do not have health insurance or who are unable to pay.
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is lifting the air quality burn ban in King County, effective at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 16. A Stage 1 burn ban remains in effect for Pierce and Snohomish counties until further notice.
The Washington State Liquor Control Board will hold six public forums regarding the agency’s implementation of Initiative 502, which legalizes, licenses and regulates marijuana production, distribution, and possession for people over 21.
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.