Interstate 90 is the only way on and off Mercer Island, and the I-90 bridges are already paid for. Any proposal to place a toll on I-90 must exempt those living on Mercer Island!
President Barack Obama’s inauguration for a second term was held on Monday, Jan. 21.
On Sunday, Jan. 27 the Mercer Island High School orchestra will host a “Disney & Dessert” event at 2 p.m. in the MIHS Commons.
Two bills introduced early in this legislative session would require any health-insurance plan in Washington state that covers maternal care to also cover abortions.
Foggy conditions have gripped Mercer Island and most of Western Washington for almost a week and are expected to continue.
Aubrey Davis and Virginia Moss Anderson named as honorary chairs.
Update: The stage 1 burn ban will be lifted for Snohomish and King Counties as of 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21.
I have been advocating that the Mercer Island City Council impanel a public transit committee for the purpose of keeping the Council informed of transit issues affecting Mercer Island. Typically, City Council members are not public transit users and are unaware of public transit issues that affect Mercer Island.
Metro Transit is hoping bus riders can provide feedback on possible changes to several routes along the Interstate 90 corridor.
The City of Mercer Island and the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold meetings on the same day, Tuesday, Jan. 22.
The Mercer Island wrestling team was just a few points away from allowing a Mount Si win on Thursday, Jan. 17, but a few key pins and points helped the Islanders overcome the Wildcats with a 42-28 final score.
PSE awards $30,000 to City for exceeding Green Power Challenge goal, more than 750 homes and businesses signed up to support renewable energy
Seattle and King County Public Health are offering free flu vaccination clinics for anyone over six months of age who do not have health insurance or who are unable to pay.