The Mercer Island Communities that Care Coalition earned an exemplary service award during the 2012 Washington State Prevention Summit on Nov. 5 for the group’s work to reduce underage drug and alcohol use in the community.
The Mercer Island Youth and Family Service Department is in need of sponsors for the annual holiday assistance program, which provides gift cards to Island children and families in need.
The Mercer Island High School music program has a lot to celebrate, as 18 band and 11 orchestra students have been selected to take part in the All Northwest Band and Orchestra Groups.
The Thanksgiving holiday will mean a change to garbage, recycling and yard waste collection by Republic Services (Allied Waste) for Mercer Island customers.
I have been fortunate to be a part of your community and appreciate the mutual love shared by so many of you.
The Mercer Island Community Fund is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for funding that benefits the Mercer Island community.
Please consider visiting the Mercer Island School District-sponsored public process website and provide feedback regarding the overcrowding solutions presented.
Mercer Island Police Officer Jennifer Franklin will give a presentation about being prepared for an emergency on Monday, Nov. 19, at the Mercer Island Historical Society meeting.
City offices and the Mercer Island School District will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday next week, Nov. 22-23.
Median price for single family homes sold in October is $866,000.
In our state alone, the race for governor is expected to reach a total cost of $46 million.
Beginning this month, the Urban Forestry Restoration Project is an opportunity to enhance the capacity of urban forests.
Family has filed a civil suit against the school district.