State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • January 29, 2026 10:15 am
MIPD’s Schumacher receives prestigious state award

Mercer Island Police Department Sergeant Chad Schumacher was recently honored with the 2025 Washington State Recreational Boating Safety Marine Law…

January 27, 2026 11:30 am
Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from Jan. 20.

January 22, 2026 1:30 pm
MISD ranked second in state by Niche

School ranking website Niche has placed the Mercer Island School District (MISD) second on its 2026 list of best school…

January 27, 2026 1:30 pm
Residents can share feedback on MI’s transportation plan

The city of Mercer Island’s public comment period for the annual update of its Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)…

January 22, 2026 1:30 pm
Carnation Farms hosts immersive events celebrating regenerative agriculture, farm-to-table food and community connection across its historic Snoqualmie Valley landscape setting. Sponsored
Step inside Carnation Farms: Where food, community and culture come alive

Explore farm-to-table dinners, a wine school, workshops and immersive events at the Snoqualmie Valley farm.

By Carnation Farms • January 26, 2026 6:00 am







Carnation Farms hosts immersive events celebrating regenerative agriculture, farm-to-table food and community connection across its historic Snoqualmie Valley landscape setting. Sponsored
January 26, 2026 6:00 am
Mercer Island is an ideal location for retirees, whether they prefer aging in place or downsizing into a seniors’ residence. Sponsored
January 5, 2026 6:00 am
Seattle Art Museum presents the special exhibition Farm to Table: Art, Food and Identity in the Age of Impressionism. Sponsored
January 5, 2026 6:00 am
Mercer Island retains that special position of being in the middle of everything while enjoying a separation from the hustle and bustle to the West and East sides. Courtesy John J. Scott Realty Sponsored
December 1, 2025 6:00 am

Why consistent academic reporting matters | Commentary

At the Jan.15 school board meeting, each Mercer Island elementary school presented a School Improvement Plan (SIP) outlining student performance,…

By Linnea Augustine, Guest columnist • January 26, 2026 2:00 pm
Finding a plus sign in a negative situation | Greg Asimakoupoulos

Even though the thick morning fog eventually lifted, a dark ominous cloud continued to hang over our community as 2025…

By Greg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • January 19, 2026 2:15 pm

King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am
Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

By Steve Hunter • January 14, 2026 1:46 pm