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Washington State Transportation Commission approves toll increase on 520 bridge
Mercer Island Reporter - The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a toll increase for the State Route 520 bridge beginning on July 1. Read more...
Washington State Transportation Commission approves toll increase on 520 bridge
Mercer Island Reporter - The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a toll increase for the State Route 520 bridge beginning on July 1. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 7:28 pm
Evergreen Middle to present 'Annie Jr.' May 31 and June 1
Redmond Reporter - ... Grace Farrel will be portrayed by Paige Krumperman and Oliver Warbucks will be played by Matthew Palik. The Mercer Island-based Youth Theatre Northwest has been offering theatrical opportunities for students in the region since 1984. The play is ... Read more...
Evergreen Middle to present 'Annie Jr.' May 31 and June 1
Redmond Reporter - ... Grace Farrel will be portrayed by Paige Krumperman and Oliver Warbucks will be played by Matthew Palik. The Mercer Island-based Youth Theatre Northwest has been offering theatrical opportunities for students in the region since 1984. The play is ... Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 12:59 pm
A look back: 2013 CSIHS spring sports season recap
West Seattle Herald - ... division title (17-7 overall). The team finished 4th in the Metro League tournament before falling to Mercer Island in Districts. All-league honors went to seniors Malia Dewey, Chloe Behar (1st team all-league), Corie Schwinger and Alana Sullivan ... Read more...
A look back: 2013 CSIHS spring sports season recap
West Seattle Herald - ... division title (17-7 overall). The team finished 4th in the Metro League tournament before falling to Mercer Island in Districts. All-league honors went to seniors Malia Dewey, Chloe Behar (1st team all-league), Corie Schwinger and Alana Sullivan ... Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 12:52 pm
Letter | It's a dog's life, city does not have leash law
Mercer Island Reporter - Reading about the Councilman and his dog reminded me of an incident last summer. I was walking past the children's playground in Mercerdale Park and a large, unleashed dog jumped on me from behind. Read more...
Letter | It's a dog's life, city does not have leash law
Mercer Island Reporter - Reading about the Councilman and his dog reminded me of an incident last summer. I was walking past the children's playground in Mercerdale Park and a large, unleashed dog jumped on me from behind. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 12:52 pm
Scary trucks | Editorial
Mercer Island Reporter - These super-sized vehicles are obviously not very maneuverable. Read more...
Scary trucks | Editorial
Mercer Island Reporter - These super-sized vehicles are obviously not very maneuverable. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 11:53 am
AF 7 Summits team scales Everest
Missileer - ... Australia and Mount Everest Asia. The team included: Maj. Rob Marshall , a CV-22 Osprey acceptance pilot from Mercer Island, Wash., currently stationed at Bell Helicopter in Amarillo, Texas. Capt. Marshall Klitzke , a KC-135R pilot from Lemmon, ... Read more...
AF 7 Summits team scales Everest
Missileer - ... Australia and Mount Everest Asia. The team included: Maj. Rob Marshall , a CV-22 Osprey acceptance pilot from Mercer Island, Wash., currently stationed at Bell Helicopter in Amarillo, Texas. Capt. Marshall Klitzke , a KC-135R pilot from Lemmon, ... Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 10:55 am
Huey is a cat about town
Mercer Island Reporter - At first glance, the tabby cat with distinctive markings and sea-green eyes wandering the streets around the edge of the North end business district looks like a stray. Upon closer contact, however, the cat is not feral -- he is unafraid and curious. Read more...
Huey is a cat about town
Mercer Island Reporter - At first glance, the tabby cat with distinctive markings and sea-green eyes wandering the streets around the edge of the North end business district looks like a stray. Upon closer contact, however, the cat is not feral -- he is unafraid and curious. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 10:55 am
Mercer Island School District's Dingle wants to get bond issue finished, announces reelection bid
Mercer Island Reporter - After a bruising defeat of the bond measure designed to bring Mercer Island schools into a place for 21st century learning, School Board member Adair Dingle said she is determined to stay on the board to ensure that the next such measure -- greatly revised and reduced in scope from the original measure -- will pass. Read more...
Mercer Island School District's Dingle wants to get bond issue finished, announces reelection bid
Mercer Island Reporter - After a bruising defeat of the bond measure designed to bring Mercer Island schools into a place for 21st century learning, School Board member Adair Dingle said she is determined to stay on the board to ensure that the next such measure -- greatly revised and reduced in scope from the original measure -- will pass. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 10:55 am
Mercer Island School District board meeting Thursday, May 23
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold a second regular meeting of the month on Thursday, May 23. Read more...
Mercer Island School District board meeting Thursday, May 23
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold a second regular meeting of the month on Thursday, May 23. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 10:55 am
Mercer Island police consider social media options | On the beat
Mercer Island Reporter - Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira answers frequently asked questions from Mercer Island residents. Read more...
Mercer Island police consider social media options | On the beat
Mercer Island Reporter - Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira answers frequently asked questions from Mercer Island residents. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 10:55 am
Mercer Island golfer completes first round at state tournament | Girls prep golf
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island girls golf team sent one golfer to the 3A state tournament in Woodland, Wash. Read more...
Mercer Island golfer completes first round at state tournament | Girls prep golf
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island girls golf team sent one golfer to the 3A state tournament in Woodland, Wash. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 10:55 am
Mercer Island beats Lakeside, advances to state quarterfinals Thursday | Boys prep lacrosse
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island boys lacrosse team punched a ticket to the state quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 21 with a 9-4 win over Lakeside. Read more...
Mercer Island beats Lakeside, advances to state quarterfinals Thursday | Boys prep lacrosse
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island boys lacrosse team punched a ticket to the state quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 21 with a 9-4 win over Lakeside. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 9:00 am
Mercer Island School District appoints new elementary associate principal
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island School District has announced it has filled the new elementary associate principal position. The position will be filled by Aimee Batliner-Gillette, who will work with all three elementary schools beginning next fall. Read more...
Mercer Island School District appoints new elementary associate principal
Mercer Island Reporter - The Mercer Island School District has announced it has filled the new elementary associate principal position. The position will be filled by Aimee Batliner-Gillette, who will work with all three elementary schools beginning next fall. Read more...
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 -- 9:00 am
Heavy traffic expected for Memorial Day weekend, travelers urged to plan ahead
Mercer Island Reporter - Anyone heading out of town for Memorial Day weekend is encouraged to plan ahead, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Heavy traffic is expected along state freeways, including I-90 across Mercer Island. Read more...
Heavy traffic expected for Memorial Day weekend, travelers urged to plan ahead
Mercer Island Reporter - Anyone heading out of town for Memorial Day weekend is encouraged to plan ahead, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. Heavy traffic is expected along state freeways, including I-90 across Mercer Island. Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 3:07 pm
NSD considering schedule changes
Northwest News - ... days per school year. Many neighboring school districts, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Riverview and Snohomish, already have calendars with around 30-40 release days per year. "Teachers and principals need ... ... Read more...
NSD considering schedule changes
Northwest News - ... days per school year. Many neighboring school districts, including Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Riverview and Snohomish, already have calendars with around 30-40 release days per year. "Teachers and principals need ... ... Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 12:50 pm
How to help people affected by Oklahoma tornados
Mercer Island Reporter - A massive tornado swept through Moore, Okla. on Monday, May 20, after a deadly weekend of storms throughout the Midwest. Read more...
How to help people affected by Oklahoma tornados
Mercer Island Reporter - A massive tornado swept through Moore, Okla. on Monday, May 20, after a deadly weekend of storms throughout the Midwest. Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 12:50 pm
Kemper Development announces $1.2 billion expansion in Bellevue
Mercer Island Reporter - Construction is set to begin next year on a $1.2 billion expansion of The Bellevue Collection in downtown Bellevue. When completed in 2016, Kemper Development's retail-office-hotel complex will grow by two million square feet. Read more...
Kemper Development announces $1.2 billion expansion in Bellevue
Mercer Island Reporter - Construction is set to begin next year on a $1.2 billion expansion of The Bellevue Collection in downtown Bellevue. When completed in 2016, Kemper Development's retail-office-hotel complex will grow by two million square feet. Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 12:50 pm
Slate of Mercer Island candidates for Nov. 5 general election is set
Mercer Island Reporter - Islander Kevin Scheid has joined the race for City Council, filing to run against incumbent Dan Grausz for position 2. Read more...
Slate of Mercer Island candidates for Nov. 5 general election is set
Mercer Island Reporter - Islander Kevin Scheid has joined the race for City Council, filing to run against incumbent Dan Grausz for position 2. Read more...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 -- 11:03 am
Letter | Big trucks unsafe at any speed on East Mercer Way
Mercer Island Reporter - It is my suggestion to the City Council members that an ordinance be passed banning these dual trailer loaded trucks from East/West Mercer Way. There is no way that these monster vehicles can safely navigate the sharp curves on these roads. Read more...
Letter | Big trucks unsafe at any speed on East Mercer Way
Mercer Island Reporter - It is my suggestion to the City Council members that an ordinance be passed banning these dual trailer loaded trucks from East/West Mercer Way. There is no way that these monster vehicles can safely navigate the sharp curves on these roads. Read more...
Monday, May 20, 2013 -- 7:28 pm
Inslee signs $8.7 billion transportation budget
Associated Press - Gov. Jay Inslee signed off on an $8.7 billion transportation budget Monday that puts money toward maintaining state roadways and continues spending on existing big-ticket projects. Read more...
Inslee signs $8.7 billion transportation budget
Associated Press - Gov. Jay Inslee signed off on an $8.7 billion transportation budget Monday that puts money toward maintaining state roadways and continues spending on existing big-ticket projects. Read more...
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