Life
Shoulder season in The Dalles, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern
Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.
Sports
Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night
The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.
News
‘School Funding Crisis’ regional town hall set for Jan. 7
Students, educators, school district leaders, PTSAs and families will unite for a regional town hall on education funding…
News
Donations being accepted to YFS Holiday Program
The Mercer Island Thrift Shop features the “Giving Tree” in the center of the store that is full…
Northwest
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…
News
Art for Hope event will honor Kyra Gupta
Kyra’s Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children and their families undergoing…
News
Crowd unites during emotional menorah lighting
Chabad Mercer Island presents event on the third night of Hanukkah.
News
Subject assaults officers, booked into jail | Mercer Island police blotter
Selected reports Dec. 10-12.
News
MIHS marching band will soon hit the streets of London
Locals will perform in the New Year’s Day London Parade.
News
Friendship Circle menorah lighting
The Friendship Circle of Washington, which is based on Mercer Island, held a menorah lighting, Chanukah celebration and…
Sports
Bluebirds earn medals at national cross country championships
Shelbyville, Indiana - The Mercer Island Bluebirds Cross Country team embraced a bitter Midwest winter storm Dec. 13…
News
School board scene
At the Dec. 11 Mercer Island School District board meeting, Deborah Lurie and Dan Glowitz (top) were presented…
News
Mercer Island church helps the unhoused with sock drive
Socks are delivered to Operation Nightwatch in Seattle.