It’s no secret that the traffic issues at Mercer Island High School in the morning and afternoon, when the school day ends, is nothing short of a dangerous mess.
WWII veteran on ship when kamikaze planes attacked, saw flag raised at Iwo Jima
A walker enjoys the autumn sunshine during a stroll through Mercerdale Park at the end of October. Photo by Chad Coleman.
More than 50 percent fewer home sales closed on Mercer Island last month, compared to October 2010, per the latest statistics from the Northwest MLS.
The glorious colors of falling leaves are an annual reminder that even in death there is beauty. Death reminds us of the splendor of those who have left us. Death triggers warm memories of those who have touched our life in wonderful ways.
You may recall that Daybreak Middle School in Battle Ground, Wash., purchased used band uniforms from Mercer Island High School’s marching band when the MIHS band was able to buy new uniforms.
The annual toy swap sponsored by the Mercer Island Preschool Association is Saturday, Nov. 12, at Islander Middle School. The swap is a giant consignment sale of gently used toys, children’s clothing and equipment.
Islander and West Point graduate thinks every day about those lost.
Mercer Island Rotary has announced Mercer Island High School students Michael Choi and Andrea Lin as the Islanders of November. Choi, the 2011 homecoming king, is the senior class vice president.
Nearly 40 bottles of wine were stolen out of the cooler of a garage in the 6000 block of S.E. 27th Street. The 48-year-old resident found his garage door open in the morning, Nov. 1, and remembered closing it the night before. A broken wine bottle was also on the floor.
We want to extend our compliments to our current mayor and City Council members. On Sept. 19 they were presented with the new Social Host Ordinance.
Mercer Island resident Susan Marinello and Mike Wampold raced in the New York City marathon last weekend, running to raise money for Camp Korey.
Local Mercer Island student athletes were recognized this fall for their work on and off the field.
In girls swimming, Heather Chan and Kiersten Picardo earned scholar athlete awards.
