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Photo courtesy of Deborah Hendrickson A recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor recognized Elliott Hendrickson of Mercer Island, Alexander Raffetto of Bellevue and Andrew Sugamele of Mercer Island.

Three Eastside scouts honored at Court of Honor ceremony

Elliott Hendrickson, Alexander Raffetto, and Andrew Sugamele were presented with Eagle Scout honors.

  • Jan 19, 2020

 

From left: students Riley Retinger, Abby Smith, Mimmi Hubbard and Sadie Rabinowitz. Photo by Calah Webb
Eastside Scene

‘It’s one of my favorite places to be’: School of Rock Issaquah gears up for January shows

In January, students will be paying homage to the Beatles, Black Sabbath, Chris Cornell and others.

 

KCLS continuing to build connections in 2020

A monthly column about library happenings.

  • Jan 12, 2020

 

Mercer Island High School held its 62nd commencement on June 11 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Photo by Joseph Chen

Nominations open for 2020 Pathfinder Awards

The awards honor Mercer Island High School alumni

  • Jan 11, 2020
Mercer Island High School held its 62nd commencement on June 11 at the accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. Photo by Joseph Chen

Donate your car to MIYFS

Funds help support the mental health services on the Island.

Prescription for a 2020 Vision | On Faith

A monthly column dealing in matters of faith.

  • Jan 8, 2020
Dora Gyarmati. Photo by Nityia Photography

Embrace the struggle for a complete picture | Health column

A monthly column about mindfulness and general wellbeing.

  • Jan 5, 2020
Dora Gyarmati. Photo by Nityia Photography

Mercer Island Pipe Organ Foundation continues to preserve music

19 years later volunteers are still going strong.

  • Dec 27, 2019

Going public with your love | Column on Faith

A monthly column dealing in matters of faith.

  • Dec 26, 2019

Hanukkah at Mercerdale Park

The public Menorah lighting will take place on Dec. 22.

Eat this not that this holiday season | Health

A monthly health column from a local naturopathic health care provider.

  • Dec 9, 2019
Holiday Lights at Mercerdale Park is a Mercer Island tradition. Courtesy photo

A community tradition carries on

Holiday Lights at Mercerdale Park and Firehouse Munch Dec. 6.

Holiday Lights at Mercerdale Park is a Mercer Island tradition. Courtesy photo
Turkeys Nonni, Noelle, November and Nora at Rooster Haus Rescue in Fall City. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

Turkey rescue

The bird’s not on the Thanksgiving menu at this Fall City sanctuary.

Turkeys Nonni, Noelle, November and Nora at Rooster Haus Rescue in Fall City. Natalie DeFord/staff photo
Marlin “Zip” Zuther, a veteran from Mercer Island experiences the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Greg Asimakoupoulos

‘Mr. Lincoln, I’ve been thinkin’’ | On Faith

A monthly column regarding matters of faith.

  • Nov 27, 2019
Marlin “Zip” Zuther, a veteran from Mercer Island experiences the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Greg Asimakoupoulos

How much youth sports is too much? | Dear YFS

A monthly advice column about issues faced by Islanders.

  • Nov 24, 2019

Lakeridge Elementary honors its veterans

Hundreds of students gather in celebration.

Mercer Island Bahá’ís gather in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Báb

About 32 Bahá’ís gathered at the Mercer Island Library.

Staying fit through the holidays

A monthly column about natural medicine.

  • Nov 8, 2019

Perfection to depression – Measuring ourselves to death

A monthly column about mindfulness and mental wellbeing.

  • Nov 7, 2019
Photos courtesy of Carol Mahoney Club president Carol Mahoney gives a service appreciation award to Mercer Island Kiwanis Club board member Danielle Hawley of the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club.

Island Kiwanis Club honors community and members

Annual awards dinner held on Oct. 19.

  • Nov 3, 2019
Photos courtesy of Carol Mahoney Club president Carol Mahoney gives a service appreciation award to Mercer Island Kiwanis Club board member Danielle Hawley of the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club.