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5 Island Links for December

Thirteen-year-old Islander Lilly James recently donated $5000 to medics who saved her after a boating accident when she was six. Curious about what happened? The Seattle Times told the story […]

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Chamber of Commerce names Business of the Year

JayMarc Homes doesn’t shy from the limelight. In recent weeks and months, they debuted a historic home restoration on Mercer Island; they actively engaged in recent community conversations surrounding a […]

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This week's events on Mercer Island – Dec 14 – 20

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of December 14th – 20th for Mercer Island: Season of Singing Tuesday, December 15, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer Island […]

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Talk of the Town: A Residential Development Moratorium that Almost Was

In her first discussion of the residential development moratorium, council member Jane Meyer Brahm predicted, “If we thought the Town Center moratorium was going to cause a big uproar, this is […]

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Landslide damages Mercer Island homes

In last night’s evening news, King 5 reported on a Mercer Island neighborhood after homes were damaged by a landslide on Tuesday night. According to King 5, a city official called it […]

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Mercer Island Holiday Gift Guide

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us.  There is no need to get frantic or stress about your extensive to do list.  Stay on the island […]

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This week's events on Mercer Island – December 7 – 13

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of December 7th – 12th for Mercer Island: STARS: Talking to Parents about Limiting Technology Use Monday, December 7th, 6:30 […]

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Seattle Times’s take on Mercer Island’s growing pains

I recently wrote about the City Council’s proposed moratorium on residential development permits for subdivisions and lot coverage deviations. These types of development, the Deputy Mayor claims, are changing the “charm and […]

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City Manager Noel Treat leaving for Seattle Public Schools position

There are big shoes to fill in City Hall. Mercer Island City Manager Noel Treat recently announced that he will be leaving the City at the end of the year. […]

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Mercer Island Local Business Year in Review

Curious about how local businesses on Mercer Island fared in 2015? After a year of reporting on exciting business openings as well as some closures, new ownership, and more, I thought […]

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