Through the years, I have come to know the King County Conservation District (KCD) through educational classes about my land and the region.
Members of Congress returned to Washington, D.C., this week for the new session, and the big topic at hand is the fiscal cliff.
Last season: The Islanders finished second at the KingCo meet, fell to league rival Mount Si and finished fifth at the district meet, just short of qualifying as a team for the state meet. Four athletes competed at the state gymnastics meet in February.
Last season: The Islanders lost in the first round of the KingCo tournament, ending the season with a 5-15 overall record.
Last season: The Islanders advanced to the state regional tournament, after earning the No. 5 seed out of the district tournament. The team has a 21-9 record.
Last season: The Islanders finished seventh in state as a team, and senior Blake Johnson was the state champion in the 160 weight class, Mercer Island’s first individual champion in a decade. Another senior, Phil Frazier finished second overall. The team finished sixth a regionals and second at the KingCo tournament.
Being prepared has a different meaning for older adults, and being prepared has a different meaning if you are an older adult living on Mercer Island.
Island Park Elementary students donated 2,064 cans of food to the Mercer Island Food Pantry shortly before Thanksgiving as part of an in-school contest.
A man strapped into a wheelchair was found in 8 feet of water in Lake Washington
The Seattle Marathon and half marathon which will take place on Sunday, Nov. 25, will close the I-90 express lanes for several hours.
The Washington Poison Center has funny stories and serious tips to share about accidental poisonings – of both Rover and Uncle Ralph – during the holidays
Puget Sound Energy is helping local residents become more energy efficient by offering free light bulbs to shoppers on Black Friday.
On Friday, Nov. 23 the first 50 people at participating Best Buy and Fred Meyer stores will get a free 40W equivalent LED bulb.
As the temperature drops and winter approaches, the Mercer Island School District reminds families to be prepared for winter weather and the effects it can have on schools.
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