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School Board names Elementary School No. 4

Choosing between final contenders Mercerwood, Mercer Crest, and Northwood, the Mercer Island School Board has named Elementary School No. 4. The winner goes to Northwood – originally chosen as a finalist […]

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Legally blind, Joseph Raineri motivates MI boot campers

For Joseph Raineri, being legally blind isn’t a deterrent to staying physically fit and challenging others to push beyond their own fitness comfort zone. The 51-year-old personal fitness trainer and […]

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Hines calls it quits

Property developer Hines is no longer proceeding with the purchase of three parcels in Mercer Island’s Town Center where it planned to build a 5-story mixed-use development. The property owners […]

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My MI Summer Fun Guide

School’s out, and summer is here! From Summer Celebration to Shakespeare in the Park, here’s our round-up of Mercer Island summer events you won’t want to miss. Mercer Island Farmers Market […]

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Natural Grocery Store close to deal on Albertsons property

The grocery store update at last night’s City Council meeting was tantalizing but fell short of satisfying. While City Manager Noel Treat confirmed that there is a “natural foods market” […]

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Dramatic Northwest Contemporary with a view to wow

This week I’m pleased to feature this newly listed Northwest Contemporary home on Mercer Island with majestic western views that will take your breath away. For $4,250,000, this home could be […]

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Islanders create Grocery Store Survey, Facebook Group

Do you have a favorite grocery store that you wish would come to Mercer Island? You can share your vote today by participating in the Mercer Island Grocery Store Preference Survey. The […]

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An Invitation from the Mercer Island Center for the Arts

Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is pleased to announce that it will be holding its first widely advertised public meeting about the project on Tuesday, June 23rd, from […]

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Albertsons Closing on Mercer Island

After 37 years in business on Mercer Island, Albertsons has announced that it will close its local grocery store. The store will be open through Sunday, July 5th, at 6 […]

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Free Electronics & Appliance Recycling Event

Bring your recyclable items to this event hosted by Windermere Mercer Island. All recycling services are free! Items to bring include: cloth and clothing; any electronics working or not, whole or […]

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Mercer Island Farmers Market's Opening Day is June 7

The Mercer Island Farmers Market is celebrating its Opening Day for the 2015 season this Sunday, June 7th, from 10 am to 3 pm. The market will feature a full […]

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