Site Logo
A scene from Mindy Stern’s recent trip to Leavenworth, WA. Photo by Mindy Stern

Life

From highbrow to Lowenbrau – a fall day in Leavenworth | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

Life

Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

Photo by Mindy Stern

Life

Long Beach Peninsula doesn’t disappoint | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Courtesy photo

Life

Pet licenses now sold at Mercer Island Community and Event Center

Pet owners can now visit the Mercer Island Community and Event Center to purchase or renew a pet…

Shigeru “Sam” Goto. Photos courtesy of Kelly Goto

Life

Ode to a modern samurai who wielded a mighty pen

Mercer Islander Kelly Goto writes “Seattle Samurai: A Cartoonist’s Perspective of the Japanese American Experience.”

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

Life

Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

Photo Credit: Mindy Stern

Life

Presidential libraries offer priceless history lessons | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Shlomo Freiman

Life

Train travel in the U.S., U.K. and Germany | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Niki Desautels talks about local bats. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

Life

Bat tracking event at Luther Burbank Park

Community science project hosted by Woodland Park Zoo and Mercer Island Parks.

t

Life

‘Inclusive Pebbles’: Book focuses on small acts of justice

Each author has also founded and is leading their own companies regarding diversity and racial justice.

Photo by Max Burchi/Sound Publishing

Life

Hard working volunteers help preserve Luther Burbank Park

Mercer Island parks received a needed restoration to support and preserve native plants and animals.