There are 148 single family and condominium listings on the market on the Island, seven more than June, but down from 215 listings a year ago.
Although there was no mention of his gubernatorial campaign, Washington state’s attorney general, Rob McKenna, sounded like a candidate at his Aug. 3 appearance before the Mercer Island Probus Club.
For families with a special needs child, a place where they can take their child and have some time for themselves is a gift, especially if it’s a welcoming place.
When Brian Bligh graduated from Boston College with a degree in finance in 2003, something didn’t feel right.
Dean Mack, the executive director of business services and human resources for the Mercer Island School District said the district has accomplished bridging the financial chasm for the next three years, at the only mid-summer school board meeting July 27.
Representatives from Fuse, Washington state’s largest progressive organization, along with District 8 constituents, prepare to deliver individual messages from 300 constituents to U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert’s office Monday, regarding the ongoing showdown in Washington D.C. over the national debt crisis. Each message was attached to a small American flag.
Debt debate in Congress could affect local school districts
Jack and Barrie Riday celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 23 at their summer home in Michigan. The couple was married in 1941 in Winnetka, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Barrie said. They met in high school.
A job trailer popped up on Tuesday morning, July 19, at the site of the old Safeway store on 76th Avenue S.E. And soon after, the old Safeway store that had become a town eyesore was gone.
Elysia Sloan said her now 8 1/2-year-old son inspired her to start a children’s clothing line called ZB’s.
When Busara “A” Vijitkomol moved back to the United States four years ago, she did so for her daughter, 16-year-old Pim.
The Mercer Island Fire Department responded to a fire in the 9300 block of S.E. 59th St. Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
If you don’t remember the television show “Gunsmoke,” with the colorful characters Matt Dillon, Chester, Miss Kitty and Doc, well, you’re young.
