Obituaries
Timothy A. Smith | Obituary
Timothy A. Smith, aka Tim or Timmer, born Oct. 24, 1964, passed away last Dec. 4, 2022, at…
Obituaries
Donald H. Bennett | Obituary
Donald H. Bennett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and stepfather, passed away on December 15, 2022, after a…
Opinion
Friends and neighbors help build a new path for my grandson | Opinion
By John Hamer, For the Reporter
News
Rudolph has remained with owner since 1939
Mercer Islander Verna Johnson, a 90-year-old retired minister’s wife, got this Rudolph stuffed animal in 1939 for Christmas…
News
Roberts will discuss Ultimate Vision at Jan. 3 Rotary meeting
Clark Roberts will discuss “Ultimate Vision: Inspiring Others to See in New Ways” at the Rotary Club of…
Opinion
Wreaths honor veterans at cemeteries across America | Brunell
The holiday season is an especially difficult time for anyone grieving lost loved ones. Evergreen wreaths placed on…
Obituaries
George Howard Kraft | Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. George Howard Kraft (1936-2022). Dr. Kraft…
News
City crews are de-icing and sanding streets; some roads are closed / Island weather update
Mercer Island city crews have been de-icing and sanding streets following the city’s snow and ice response plan…
News
Celebrating Hanukkah
Clockwise from upper left, recent Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) Hanukkah events included: SJCC preschoolers from the SJCC’s…
News
Several Island roads remain closed due to inclement weather
According to the Mercer Island Police Department, the following roads remain shuttered due to the inclement weather: Southeast…
News
Recology cancels services today due to inclement weather
Recology King County noted this morning that it is unable to provide refuse and recycling collection services today…
News
Parks honored for her Once Upon a Gene podcast
Mercer Island’s Effie Parks notched first place in the Cause Awareness category for her Once Upon a Gene…
News
Most city facilities are closing early today due to accumulating snow and ice
With snow and ice blanketing Mercer Island, City Hall and most city facilities (including the Community and Event…