Island inventory, number of pending sales and median price were all down last month compared to a year ago.
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, commonly known as the “Hutch,” is named for the Seattle native and former major league baseball player who died of lung cancer in 1964.
Most of us have a jar at home, filled with pocket change that we take for granted. Even kids have a piggy bank filled with change. So what if all those pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters could go to use for a better cause?
Overlake Medical Center didn’t give their geriatric patients on the Island much notice. In a letter sent to patients, dated Nov. 29, signed by Alan Ertle, chief medical officer, the last day of operation for the Mercer Island clinic will be Dec. 30.
Lorne Rubis defines highly successful people as those who work with character, in turn inspiring other people. This applies not only to one’s work, but to their personal life.
The band will pack raincoats this time. The enormous task of transporting 270 kids and all the related gear is underway, as the Mercer Island High School marching band prepares to participate in the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year’s Day.
Aljoya Mercer Island has been awarded the Business of the Year award by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce. The award was announced at the Chamber’s monthly business lunch last Thursday at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.
It’s a scary thought, but a severe earthquake could occur at any time in the Puget Sound region. It has been 300 years since the last time that the area was struck by a subduction zone earthquake. Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another tectonic plate, sinking into the earth’s mantle, as the plates converge.
‘Wizard of Oz’ extra friends with Judy Garland, Vivian Leigh, Mickey Rooney
Islander Laura Clarice Martin was arrested at her home day care facility Nov. 21, charged with one count of second degree assault – domestic violence, and one count of third degree malicious mischief. She was booked into King County Jail and was released the next day. Martin, 45, operated a day care in her home in the 3700 block of 78th Ave. S.E.
Pat Blix, who did stint at West Mercer, interrupts her studies in Guatemala.
Each year, Lions clubs around the world sponsor the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in local schools and youth groups. It starts out at the local level, and eventually all of the regional winners compete internationally.
It was windy and chilly Thursday for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the first stand-alone Tully’s Coffee drive-thru, but about 20 people braved the weather for the occasion.
