Friends of Mercer Island Library to hold book sale

Dickens Carolers will perform on Dec. 7 and 14.

November 15, 2024 2:30 pm
SJCC invites community to Hanukkah events

Mercer Island’s Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) invites the community to join in celebrating the Festival of Lights with the…

November 18, 2024 1:30 pm
DSHS Mobile Office coming to the Island

Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services (YFS) Department is partnering with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services…

November 18, 2024 1:30 pm
King County Executive Dow Constantine won’t run for reelection in 2025

To give up position after 16 years; King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci to seek seat

By Steve Hunter • November 13, 2024 4:45 pm
SJCC presents Arts + Ideas events

Mercer Island’s Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) will present a series of engaging Arts + Ideas events to foster connections…

November 12, 2024 12:30 pm
Featuring the showmanship and fiery fiddle of electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle, Christmas in Washington promises a festive party unlike any other! Sponsored
Experience the magic of Christmas with Christmas in Washington’s concert series featuring Geoffrey Castle!

A decade of community, music and holiday cheer includes shows in Bellevue on Nov. 30 and Kirkland on Dec. 20…

By Christmas in Washington • November 11, 2024 6:00 am

Jazzin’ it up

Mercer Island High School’s jazz band performed with local jazz icon Jay Thomas on Nov. 14 live on KNKX Public…

November 18, 2024 10:30 am
Firefighters participate in advanced trainings

Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) firefighters, including staff from Mercer Island stations 91 and 92, participated in several advanced trainings…

November 16, 2024 8:30 am




MIHS girls soccer sports all-leaguers

When the KingCo Conference rolled out its Mountain Division girls soccer all-league selections last month, eight Mercer Island High School…

By Reporter Staff • November 19, 2024 4:30 pm
MIHS girls swim and dive squad takes first at 3A state meet

It was a record-setting day as the Mercer Island High School (MIHS) girls swimmers and divers splashed to success at…

By Andy Nystrom • November 17, 2024 11:30 am


Featuring the showmanship and fiery fiddle of electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle, Christmas in Washington promises a festive party unlike any other! Sponsored
November 11, 2024 6:00 am
Rimini Ristorante opened last month to rave reviews – savor a true taste of Italy on the Kirkland waterfront! Rimini photos Sponsored
September 2, 2024 6:00 am
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August 29, 2024 1:30 am
Marysville cancer survivor Robin Sparks wakes up every day with optimism. “I’m hopeful… I wake up every morning thinking, ‘It’s a great day to fight cancer’ because I live each day believing ‘today’s the day we will have a major medical breakthrough that will end cancer as we know it.” Photo courtesy of C-Suite Center for Hope. Sponsored
August 26, 2024 6:00 am

Commemorating Chief Sealth and a legacy of faith | Greg Asimakoupoulos

A few years ago, I stopped at Chief Sealth’s grave near the Agate Pass Bridge in Kitsap County.

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • November 11, 2024 12:25 pm
Your house versus the White House | Greg Asimakoupoulos

I am reminded of the words of a first century carpenter-turned-rabbi who said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • November 5, 2024 11:41 am

Thousands of firearm sales on hold in WA amid system crash

Washington state courts’ computer systems have been down for nearly two weeks, disrupting the operation of local courts and preventing…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • November 13, 2024 5:30 pm
Ferguson defeats Reichert in governor’s race | Election 2024

Democrats have won 10 straight gubernatorial contests.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • November 5, 2024 10:00 am