On the plus side, MISD has rebounded from an “almost unhealthy” low fund balance of 2.4% in 2021-22, rose to 3.7% in both 2022-23 and 2023-24, and sat at 4% for 2024-25. The district’s goal is to ...

For nearly nine hours on Feb. 24, numerous north end Mercer Island properties were affected by a sewer lakeline blockage and ...

When it comes to family traditions, watching the Olympic Games on television is one of our favorites. It’s a tradition that ...

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Sciammas quickly turns the conversation into one of positives and growth that the Islanders achieved as not only players but ...

Mercer Island community member Pauline Lo visited West Mercer Elementary fifth-graders in Julie Langley’s class on Feb. 23 to speak about Lunar New Year and Chinese culture. Students then designed ...

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a study by an Arlington ...

With about a month to go until the Mercer Island Light Rail Station begins bustling with activity, the city’s chamber of commerce is on the lookout for vendors and volunteers to participate in the ...

The driver was then arrested for driving under the influence after a breath alcohol test showed .167% blood alcohol ...

Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026 Day of Remembrance on Feb. 21.

Northwest Yeshiva High School (NYHS) head boys basketball coach Steve Bunin said the Lions accomplished some great things this season.