The Island’s third Pumpkin Walk is set for Oct. 27 at Luther Burbank Park. Photo courtesy of Amanda Colburn

Life

Eastside Halloween roundup

Family-friendly seasonal events throughout the Eastside.

Trick or Treat at Mercer Island Businesses returns to the Island

Life

Trick or Treat at Mercer Island Businesses returns to the Island

The event will take place Oct. 31.

Photo by Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                From left, energy team Rev. Roberta Rominger, Hans Fredrikson, Cheryl Malcham, Jonathan Harrington and Jay Mavoori in front of Congregational Church on Mercer Island, whose new solar panels are on the roof.

Life

Church goes solar

Solar panels, environmental events make for a bright future.

The Mercer Island light rail station under construction, set to open in 2023. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

News

City of Mercer Island rejects Metro’s bus intercept demands

A letter denies the changes to the 2017 agreement.

Why the month of October has bad business reputation

Business

Why the month of October has bad business reputation

A monthly business column by Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey.

Professionals in a second language | Windows and Mirrors

Opinion

Professionals in a second language | Windows and Mirrors

What is it like to pursue a career in a language that is not your first?

Photo courtesy of Amanda Colburn                                The Island’s third Pumpkin Walk is set for Oct. 27 at Luther Burbank Park.

News

Mercer Island Pumpkin Walk returns

After a hiatus in 2018, the pumpkin walk is back.

Community supports local bakery on Mercer Island

Business

Community supports local bakery on Mercer Island

Owner eyes potential bus intercept boon.

Courtesy photo                                Volunteers plant trees at the Mercer Island’s 2018 inaugural Arbor Day celebration.

Life

Second Annual Arbor Day Celebration

Volunteers plant and pamper trees.

Former Mercer Island City Council candidate Joy Langley posted a photo of her various credentials — including her Cornell degree — on her website during her campaign after a group of residents questioned her education credentials. File photo

News

Prosecutors will not charge former candidate who allegedly lied to voters

Vetting of candidate information is left up to citizens.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                From left, Ashley Hay and Olivia Lippens with baby Monroe in protesting the bus intercept plan in front of the future Mercer Island light rail station.

News

Moms, business owners, residents oppose bus intercept

Daily rider estimates debated and not yet certain.

Photo courtesy of Mercer Island School District                                The 2019 Mercer Island Royalty Homecoming Court.

Life

Homecoming Royalty

2019 Mercer Island High School Homecoming

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee after speaking with reporters Aug. 22 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

News

Lawmakers to governor: How dare you mess with our budget!

They want Jay Inslee to halt his planned $175 million reallocation of state transportation dollars.