The days are getting longer and warmer, and school will be out for the summer in just a few short weeks, which means that the time is at hand to investigate all the ways to keep kids active during the months ahead.
Just because the temperatures climb during the summer months doesn’t mean that the recreational opportunities slow down around the Island. There are a variety of options for anyone looking to get outside over the next three months to watch, play and enjoy outdoor or indoor sports.
Four years in the making — that’s what a high school graduation is to many students. The chance to say goodbye to classmates and teachers, and a moment in time to celebrate a great accomplishment. Three Mercer Island High School students are foregoing the celebration to work on a different accomplishment, rowing at the national rowing competition in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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This weekend is Free Fishing Weekend, sponsored by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). For two days only,…
The Mercer Island girls golf team finished the season in fourth place at the state tournament.
The Mercer Island boys lacrosse team cruised through the 2009 season undefeated before meeting Issaquah, the 2008 defending state champion in the state finals at Memorial Stadium last weekend.
The Mercer Island High School girls tennis team brought home the 3A tennis team trophy last weekend, after amassing 23 points during the tournament. The boys team, represented by three players, finished fifth overall.
The Mercer Island High School track team wrapped up the 2009 3A state tournament with a repeat state champion, Bryce Borer, and a title for Phoebe Merritt in the 1,600-meter race.
The Islander boys soccer team repeated a third-place state finish this season, beating Franklin Pierce of Tacoma on Saturday afternoon in a shootout. The day before, in the semifinals, the team fell for the first time this season to No. 2 Shorecrest, which the Islanders took down last season during the quarterfinals.
The Mercer Island School District is continuing to work toward compliance with Title IX after last year’s review found inequities, including funds raised by booster clubs for various sports.
The Mercer Island High School girls tennis team won the team trophy following this weekends 3A tennis tournament in Vancouver,…
The Islanders boys soccer team earned a third place state finish on Saturday afternoon in the 3A boys state tournament,…
