Site Logo
‘This is one of those point-shift moments professionally’

News

‘This is one of those point-shift moments professionally’

New MIHS Principal Kelly discusses school leadership in the pandemic

Mercer Island Municipal Court is back in session

News

Mercer Island Municipal Court is back in session

‘Sneeze guards,’ sanitizer and more are part of safety measures.

City Manager Bon begins budget process at meeting

News

City Manager Bon begins budget process at meeting

She discusses challenges and positives with council.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

News

Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges

A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.

‘People value access to the water’

News

‘People value access to the water’

Islanders provide feedback on docks design.

Residents are on board with emergency preparation

News

Residents are on board with emergency preparation

September marked as National Preparedness Month.

High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

News

High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study

A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.

Chamber of commerce will move to new location

News

Chamber of commerce will move to new location

Move upstairs is planned for early October.

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

News

Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?

With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.

Letting their voices be heard

News

Letting their voices be heard

District student board reps make a difference.

Council adopts ordinance to temporarily increase utility tax rates

News

Council adopts ordinance to temporarily increase utility tax rates

Hike will help pay for potential litigation with Sound Transit.

Unmasked patron refuses to leave business | Mercer Island police blotter

News

Unmasked patron refuses to leave business | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Sept. 7-13

Firefighters team up in Oregon

News

Firefighters team up in Oregon

MIFD sends five members to fire site.