Two Mercer Island residents, Tegan and Taylan Yuasa competed in the USJF-USJA Junior Nationals judo tournament in Spokane in early July.
Pauline Reed (Mackay) chosen for the 2012 Flash Family Inspirational Award.
Ten Mercer Island residents graduated from Washington State University in May.
Miranda Johnson, 13, and her mother, Tanya Bednarski, won first place in the pie competition with their Summer Harvest Berry Pie at the first Pie and Dessert Contest on Sunday, July 8.
It seems intimidating for many people — the acronyms, the workouts, but it’s the people who change minds.
CrossFit, a workout regime that has gained a large following over the last several years, was once used largely by police and fire departments to get and stay in shape. Now millions across the United States use the program to get into shape.
A booth was recently set up at Albertsons to show Mercer Island residents just how much food and water is needed in case of an emergency.
A couple enjoys the shoreline at Luther Burbank Park on Thursday, July 5, 2012.
State Superintendent Randy Dorn announced that the U.S. Department of Education has granted Washington’s waiver request from Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requirements.
Over the past two months, there have been several incidents of random violence in communities across King County.
For 29 years, Youth Theatre has been a regional leader, inspiring youth in the magic of live theater and the thrill of performance.
Fourth of July fireworks caused an Australian shepherd mixed dog to run away from Lincoln Landing in the 2200 block of 76th Avenue S.E. at 3 p.m. on July 4.
The Mount Baker boys varsity 8’s, including two Mercer Island students, finished with a bronze medal at the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships in June.
More than 20 bottles of alcohol were stolen from the north QFC on Mercer Island at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, July 9. The theft amounted to $2,000.