National Drug Take Back Day set for April 27

The Mercer Island Police Department and the city’s Youth and Family Services Department are offering a free, anonymous, medication disposal…

April 18, 2024 4:45 pm
Come one, come all to Circus

It’s Circus time again.

April 19, 2024 10:30 am
Olson Environmental will perform invasive ivy removal work

In the coming months, city contractors Olson Environmental will be removing non-native invasive English Ivy to save mature trees in…

April 15, 2024 1:30 pm
Empowering young women leaders: Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund announces award ceremony

Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng will be the keynote speaker.

April 25, 2024 5:30 pm
Enge enters into NIL partnership with SPLASHForward

MIHS senior will next swim at U.S. Olympic Trials.

By Andy Nystrom • April 25, 2024 10:30 am
Morris scores MISD Pathfinder Award

Jordan Morris has scored the Mercer Island School District’s ninth annual Pathfinder Award.

April 24, 2024 11:30 am







Eating Japan: Seattle’s historic encounter with Chef Shiro Kashiba

Shiro moved to Seattle at a time when the exoticism of Japanese cuisine had suddenly begun finding favorable reviews in American press. By Jayendrina Singha Ray, guest columnist.

April 16, 2024 5:32 pm
Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

By Bailey Josie • March 4, 2024 3:25 pm

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Brotherly love and sister cities | Greg Asimakoupoulos

We are connected to Seattle and Bellevue by two bridges. Those bridges are our lifeline.

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • April 23, 2024 7:20 am
An invitation to number our days | Greg Asimakoupoulos

This week I reach a milestone. My birthday cake is entitled to 72 candles.

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • April 16, 2024 7:20 am

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.

By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard • April 17, 2024 1:44 pm
WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

By Bailey Josie • April 15, 2024 12:27 pm