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‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’

‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’

Federal Way resident Evelyn Allcorn shares story of her husband’s battle with COVID-19 after he tested positive on March 28.

‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’
Courtesy photo Volunteers at a March 14 work party for Harvest Against Hunger.

Mercer Island Rotarians help fight hunger

COVID-19 regulations impact hunger relief efforts.

  • Apr 2, 2020
Courtesy photo Volunteers at a March 14 work party for Harvest Against Hunger.
Sisters Mackenzie Wilson (left) and Natalie Wilson delivering groceries to a neighbor’s doorstep. Courtesy photo

Lending a helping hand

Community group assists Islanders in need during pandemic.

  • Mar 26, 2020
Sisters Mackenzie Wilson (left) and Natalie Wilson delivering groceries to a neighbor’s doorstep. Courtesy photo
Changes to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services during COVID-19

Changes to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services during COVID-19

Food Pantry gives gift cards, counseling goes virtual.

Changes to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services during COVID-19
Savannah Lynn and Will Chadek in the Second Story Repertory of Redmond’s production of “The Fantasticks.” “The Fantasticks” had been performed three times by the organization until coronavirus concerns resulted in the cancellation of the remaining dates. Photo by Michael Brunk

How is the coronavirus affecting the arts?

Representatives from Eastside arts institutions discuss their experiences.

Savannah Lynn and Will Chadek in the Second Story Repertory of Redmond’s production of “The Fantasticks.” “The Fantasticks” had been performed three times by the organization until coronavirus concerns resulted in the cancellation of the remaining dates. Photo by Michael Brunk
Iditarod shows the value of pulling together as a team | ON FAITH

Iditarod shows the value of pulling together as a team | ON FAITH

A monthly column about matters of faith.

  • Mar 20, 2020
Iditarod shows the value of pulling together as a team | ON FAITH
Courtesy photo Brody Newcomer (left) and Matthew Duffie, two Sunday school children at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Mercer Island, pose with a change collection bank for the church’s Lent fundraiser with RIP Medical Debt.

Forgiving debt for Lent

Mercer Island church raising $20,000 to eliminate the $2 million of medical debt in King County.

Courtesy photo Brody Newcomer (left) and Matthew Duffie, two Sunday school children at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Mercer Island, pose with a change collection bank for the church’s Lent fundraiser with RIP Medical Debt.
Libraries are the place to go according to poll

Libraries are the place to go according to poll

Library will host short film festival on March 20.

  • Mar 16, 2020
Libraries are the place to go according to poll
Photo courtesy of Mercer Island Sister City Association Most of the Mercer Island delegation in Thonon, France, overlooking Lac Leman (Lake Geneva).

Sister city relationship continues

Mercer Island mayor signs agreement with mayor of Thonon les Bains, France.

  • Mar 12, 2020
Photo courtesy of Mercer Island Sister City Association Most of the Mercer Island delegation in Thonon, France, overlooking Lac Leman (Lake Geneva).
Declutter your body and mind | Health column

Declutter your body and mind | Health column

A monthly health column about naturopathic medicine.

  • Mar 8, 2020
Declutter your body and mind | Health column
Courtesy photo From left, Sarah Poppe, James Mattson and April Shrum participating at a previous race event as part of nonprofit Ainsley’s Angels.

Angels on the Island

Volunteers will push disabled participants during the Mercer Island Rotary’s half marathon March 22.

Courtesy photo From left, Sarah Poppe, James Mattson and April Shrum participating at a previous race event as part of nonprofit Ainsley’s Angels.
Owen Blauman/courtesy photo. A drone picture of the former East Seattle Elementary School building.

To demolish or not to demolish?

Mercer Island weighs environmental impacts of proposed East Seattle School site development.

Owen Blauman/courtesy photo. A drone picture of the former East Seattle Elementary School building.
Mercer Island high grads to be honored Bennett and Hawes

Mercer Island high grads to be honored Bennett and Hawes

Pathfinder Awards will be given at MISF Breakfast of Champions.

  • Mar 4, 2020
Mercer Island high grads to be honored Bennett and Hawes
Image of Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate on the water. Courtesy photo

Mercer Island Arts Council event combines art, sports, nature

New Mercer Island Arts Council event.

Image of Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate on the water. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo About 600 people attended the sold-out annual breakfast fundraiser supporting Mercer Island Youth and Family Services on Feb. 12 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

600 attend annual MIYFS breakfast

MIYFS still looking to reach fundraising goal for maintaining service levels.

Courtesy photo About 600 people attended the sold-out annual breakfast fundraiser supporting Mercer Island Youth and Family Services on Feb. 12 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island in fall. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan to gather community feedback.

Plan necessary for state grants.

Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island in fall. Natalie DeFord/staff photo
A Valentine’s Day Prayer

A Valentine’s Day Prayer

A monthly column dealing in matters of faith.

  • Feb 16, 2020
A Valentine’s Day Prayer
Making a human connection in a sea of social media

Making a human connection in a sea of social media

A monthly health column about natural medicine.

  • Feb 10, 2020
Making a human connection in a sea of social media
In their Mercer Island home, Pat and Dan Braman pose with a flier asking friends and family to plant 80 trees for their 80th birthdays and to help the environment. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

‘What could 80 years do for a tree?’

Mercer Island couple wants 80 trees planted for their 80th birthdays.

In their Mercer Island home, Pat and Dan Braman pose with a flier asking friends and family to plant 80 trees for their 80th birthdays and to help the environment. Natalie DeFord/staff photo
Courtesy photo Eldergrow program administrator Katy Dittmer works with Covenant Living at the Shores resident Althea Esterley at the community’s new indoor mobile sensory garden during at Jan. 17 kickoff event.

Growing smiles

New indoor sensory garden at Covenant Living at the Shores on Mercer Island.

Courtesy photo Eldergrow program administrator Katy Dittmer works with Covenant Living at the Shores resident Althea Esterley at the community’s new indoor mobile sensory garden during at Jan. 17 kickoff event.