(Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos)

Life

An unexpected thrift store find in Mercer Island | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Humbled by the reality that my gift had likely been discarded, I began to reflect on the how…

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Life

Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

File photo
Mercer Island resident John Sager with his book “A Tiffany Monday.”

Life

CIA spy turned author John Sager has 26 books and counting

Most of his books can be checked out at the Mercer Island Library.

t

Life

‘My clients are like family’

Noble has been styling Islanders’ hair for 59 years.

t

Life

Shakespeare in the Park set for Aug. 3-5

Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O will present free performances of “The Tempest” from 7-9 p.m. on Aug.…

Elena Lill and her dog Mac won best junior handler at 2023 Scottish Deerhound National Specialty. (Photo by Turley Photography)

Life

Elena and Mac win first place in national dog show

Mercer Island High School student attends Scottish Deerhound competition in West Virginia.

Mercer Island musician Henry Mansfield. (Courtesy photo)

Life

Mercer Island musician Henry Mansfield gears up for new album

His new album is called “Nothing But the Myths We Make.”

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

News

“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with…

Volunteers of the Pipe Organ Foundation. Seated in the first row and on the right is President Carl Dodrill. (Photos courtesy of Carl Dodrill)

Life

Mercer Island’s Pipe Organ Foundation has joyful celebration

Nonprofit foundation started its work on Mercer Island in November 2000.

Swami Satyamayananda. (Courtesy photo)

Life

Into the mind of a Yogi: Conversation with an Indian monk

By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Courtesy photo
Fleur-Anne Serre’s Mercer Island-based yoga practice, Fleur-Anne YogaThai, began operation in August 2022.

Life

Introducing Mercer Island’s first French-speaking yoga studio

By Kienan Briscoe

Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island
Residents are invited to participate in the city’s Island Lanterns event.

Life

Don’t miss: City and MIVAL light up Island Lanterns event

The city and the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) are lighting up another Island Lanterns event. Community…

Courtesy photo
Gabriel Andrews of Mercer Island is pictured second from left. “I hold the Navy in my heart for many reasons, but a large part of it is just saving my life,” said Andrews.

Life

How the U.S. Navy helped turn a Mercer Islander’s life around

By Kienan Briscoe, For the Reporter