Reader Eric Radman managed to snap a shot of this Barred Owl at Ellis Pond. The distinctive brown and white bars across their bodies provide their namesake.
Mercer Island wildlife

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below is the…
The Mercer Island High School Class of 2000 will celebrate its 25-year reunion at 6 p.m. on Aug. 23 at…
Selected reports June 24-30.