News
County executive proposes $100 million affordable housing bond
The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.
Opinion
State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
Business
CitySurf pop-up pool could open this summer on Eastside
A Sammamish couple hopes to break ground on a permanent indoor surf facility later this year.
Life
Mercer Island opens new playground at south playfields
New natural-style structures replace “Rainbow Park.”
News
Mercer Island Marine Patrol assists with seaplane crash
The plane was attempting a water take-off when it lost control and crashed into Lake Washington.
News
‘Racially insensitive’ yearbook photo sparks outrage among MIHS parents
Black Student Union president angered that a “white group of people can justify for a black community…and has…
News
Past and present collide at Flag Day on Mercer Island
Guest speakers discuss history, patriotism.
News
Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van
The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.
Sports
Mercer Island’s Sparkle Squad is here to cheer
The unified cheer group is made up of 13 mentors and nine students withintellectual disabilities.
News
New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office
The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.
Life
Mercer Island High School graduates 360
The class of 2018 has eight valedictorians, all with perfect 4.0 grade point averages.
News
Tax debate continues in Mercer Island
City council members start to take positions on potential levy lid lift.
News
County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled
One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”