King County Executive Dow Constantine today transmitted an ordinance to the King County Council that would reauthorize funding, with voter approval, for the world-class King County Medic One/EMS system for the next six years.
T-Mobile USA, headquartered in Bellevue, confirmed Thursday, March 28 extensive layoffs at the company. The news precedes its expected merger with Dallas-based MetroPCS, in which T-Mobile will become a publicly listed company.
The Mercer Island girls golf team notched another KingCo win this season, beating Sammamish on Thursday, March 28 by 28 strokes. The final score was Mercer Island 234, Sammamish 262.
The Mercer Island baseball team notched another non conference win on Thursday, March 28, beating Nathan Hale 9-1 at Island Crest Park.
Not only does the Mercer Island Rotary Run brings thousands of runners and walkers to Mercer Island each March, it also draws out many to cheer for those racing.
The Office of Secretary of State invites students in grades 4 and 5 to enter the 2013 Kids’ Art Contest. The winning art will be featured in the 2013 Washington State General Election Voters’ Pamphlet.
Legislation to honor the 15 members of the King County Sheriff’s Office who have been killed in the line of duty unanimously passed the King County Council’s Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee.
Mercer Island High School band director Parker Bixby has earned the Pathfinder Award from the Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa.
Police arrest 15-year-old boy for making threats at school.
The Mercer Island girls tennis team beat Sammamish with a perfect score on Tuesday, March 26, the Islanders last meet before spring break. The final score was Mercer Island 7-0.
The Mercer Island fastpitch team lost to Interlake in a KingCo match on Tuesday, March 26. The final score was 7-3 for the Saints.
The Mercer Island girls golf team earned a KingCo win on Tuesday, March 26, beating Lake Washington at the Bellevue Municipal Golf Course. The final score was 242-268.
The Mercer Island boys soccer team earned a KingCo win on Tuesday, March 26. The Islanders won 5-0.