News
King County burn ban now in effect
Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.
News
State House races heat up in 41st District with two up-for-grabs positions
District covers Mercer Island and portions of Bellevue, Renton and Issaquah.
News
Fish culverts ruling will increase price tag for the state
The state will be on the line for $3.7 billion for fish culvert replacements.
Northwest
The man on Iron Mountain
Chuck Pillon has been living on a 10-acre junk-filled property near Renton for decades.
News
Mercer Island City Council commits to November levy
City looks to raise revenue for operations, reserves.
News
South Asian organizations look to take political action and advocacy to the next level
SAATWA and SAPAC are planning to push for political involvement and the political values of Washington’s South Asian…
Life
Mercer Island Car Show to feature 100-year-old Cadillac
The car show returns to Mercer Island for its 16th year during Summer Celebration.
News
Barrier that protects Eastside water to be repaired
The barrier protects a pipeline that delivers water to various Eastside cities and Seattle.
News
Activists turn in carbon fee signatures for November ballot
The carbon fee I-1631 has gathered enough signatures to be placed on the November ballot.
News
Mercer Islanders go green with bike share, solar
The city council voted to approve a three-month pilot with LimeBike over the summer.
News
Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction
Final episode of our three-part series on controversial supervised consumption sites
Business
Island Treats opens downtown Mercer Island storefront
Ann Peterson’s business has moved beyond her kitchen garage and into a storefront.
News
The many hurdles from farm to table
From environmental regulations to expensive land, local farmers have a lot on their plate