In an effort to counter consumer fraud and give residents a way to report crooked businesses, the Department of Revenue, Department of Labor and Industries and several other agencies have established a Web site, www.suspectfraud.com, that allows consumers to check if a business is registered before they sign on the dotted line. The site also allows consumers to report cases of suspected fraud.
Arrests A Burlington man was arrested for driving with a suspended license on Feb. 23. The man was pulled over…
Two new businesses: Medical Imaging on Mercer Island and Lice Knowing You Two new businesses have opened on Mercer Island…
Mercer Island High School was awarded four academic state titles last week by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. The high…
Founded in the bustling Western boomtown of Spokane, Wash., in 1910, Farmers New World Life, now headquartered on Mercer Island,…
The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) recorded more than 70,000 cases of humans and animals exposed to toxic substances in 2009….
The Vatican has permanently barred from active ministry former pastor of St. Monica Catholic Church, Rev. Dennis Kemp. The Islander has been on administrative leave since allegations of inappropriate conduct with a minor surfaced in 2007.
A Mediterranean-inspired 22,800-square-foot waterfront estate at 1631 Roanoke Way is being offered for sale in a sealed bid auction. Previously…
Mercer Island High School will be hosting a general advisory meeting for the Career and Technical Education Department on Feb. 17 to gauge the interest of local professionals in helping students at the school.
The meeting will take place in the MIHS library at 5:30 p.m.
According to a release from the school the department is seeking interested professionals to help enhance the educational experience of students.
New energy-use records were set in Western Washington as temperatures fell into the teens for several days during December. Puget…
Police successfully apprehended a burglar after he attempted to rob a disabled Island senior on Feb. 3. According to the…
The 2010 Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon is a chance for locals to challenge themselves and enjoy the scenic views…
The Definitive Dance junior dance team on Mercer Island won awards at the Starpower Competition at the Highline Performing Arts…