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MIYFS Foundation to hold fundraising breakfast on Feb. 12
The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) Foundation will hold its 23rd annual fundraising breakfast to celebrate…
Sports
MIHS cheer shines at state
Mercer Island High School’s cheer team notched third place at state in the 3A traditional non-tumbling medium division…
Opinion
My cousin’s cows near the Gaza Strip – 16 months later
Boom. Boom. A few seconds later, a deeper, basso profundo boom, so deep, I felt the ground beneath…
News
Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents
This is a planned monthly column to provide a “list” of opportunities for citizen engagement with the city…
Northwest
Washington judge blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A Seattle judge has granted Washington’s request to temporarily block Trump’s executive order
News
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at MI Lunar New Year event
The Mercer Island Chinese Association and the city of Mercer Island will co-host the Mercer Island Lunar New…
News
MIHS robotics team wins tournament title
The Mercer Island High School VEX Robotics team Slippery Penguins won the recent 62-team Cross Border Challenge Tournament…
News
City staff recognized for dedication to parks
At its Jan. 20 meeting, Mercer Island’s Open Space Conservancy Trust Board recognized city staff for its dedication…
News
Islanders can apply to serve on arts council
Mercer Island residents who are interested in helping shape the creative future of the Island can apply to…
Northwest
Washington AG sues over Trump’s birthright citizenship order
Oregon, Arizona and Illinois joined the lawsuit; attorneys general from 18 other states also sue