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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots
The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…
Life
Lessons from ‘The Boys in the Boat’ | Greg Asimakoupoulos
My various exposures to rowing over the past five decades proceeded to play out on the walls of…
News
City briefs: Sewer upgrade project and Boiler Building construction bid updates
The city of Mercer Island is an immense part of the critical North Mercer-Enatai Sewer Upgrade Project, which…
Opinion
We can help shape the future of MI playgrounds | John Hamer
Here’s a chance for you to make your voices heard and play a constructive role.
News
Surf’s up: NYHS to hold recruitment open house
Northwest Yeshiva High School (NYHS) will hold a recruitment open house from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 23 at…
News
Open houses on tap at Mercer Island fire stations 91 and 92
City transitions to regional fire services model with EF&R.
News
City focuses on council, court and cops locations in new year
City council resumes in-person meetings on Jan. 2.
News
2024 looks bright for Peak Adventure Guides
Formerly the Adventure Guides or Y-Guides, the father-child outdoor program made its big return in Oct. 2023, with…
News
Firefighters control house blaze
Mercer Island police officers and firefighters with their apparatus cleared the scene of a house blaze off of…
News
Islanders raise the Slalom flag
Slalom CEO Brad Jackson (top) and president Tony Rojas (bottom), both Mercer Island residents, ring in the new…
Northwest
King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes
County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.
News
MIPD alerts residents of scam calls | Mercer Island police blotter
Selected reports Dec. 23-Jan. 1.
News
City Briefs: Crews complete annual community center maintenance
When visitors make their way to the Mercer Island Community and Event Center, they’ll be experiencing some changes…