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Orangetheory Fitness now open on Mercer Island

Orangetheory Fitness is now open on Mercer Island, adding another dynamic fitness option to our community’s abundant health and wellness offerings. The studio is located in The Hadley building in […]

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This week's events – Feb 27 – March 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 27 – March 5 on Mercer Island: Parent Edge presents John O’Sullivan, author of “Changing the Game” Monday, February 27, 7 pm Mercer […]

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Award-winning author Kelli Estes to speak at MI Women's Club luncheon

The Mercer Island Women’s Club will host local, award-winning author Kelli Estes for its annual community luncheon. The event is open to the public and will take place on Tuesday, […]

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Parent Edge to host John O'Sullivan, author of "Changing the Game," on February 27

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting John O’Sullivan, author of “Changing the Game,” on Monday, February 27th, at 7 pm at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. More […]

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This week's events – Feb 13 – 19

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: City Council Special Meeting / I-90 Access Update Monday, February 13, 7 pm City Hall, 9611 SE […]

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Freshy's Local Market now open on Mercer Island

Love to eat local, sustainable, and organic – or how about just simple, delicious food? We have great news for you. Freshy’s Local Market is now open and carries 75% […]

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Laurie Givan is new Chamber Executive Director; Terry Moreman retiring after 26 years

After 26 years as Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Terry Moreman recently announced her plans to retire. In an email sent to the local business community this morning, […]

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8 Island Links for January

Here are 8 interesting links for the month of January – all Mercer Island news and notes from around the web. Enjoy! Islanders kicked off the New Year with a 50th […]

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Mercer Island Snow Day – City Update

[A new update, as of 7:30 pm, is now available on the City of Mercer Island website.] While the snow day meant snowmen and sledding fun for many Mercer Island […]

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This week's events – Feb 6 – 12

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from February 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s Librarian for […]

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The Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund + the backstory of a presidential shout-out

Here’s a story I’ve been meaning to share. Do you remember when former President Obama gave a shout-out to Mercer Island?  I wrote a blog post about the shout-out on […]

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WSDOT to deny I-90 HOV access, close westbound Island Crest Way ramp to Mercer Island solo drivers

[UPDATE from the City: Due to recent developments regarding the City’s I-90 Loss of Mobility Negotiations, as further explained below, we are canceling the February 8 Council meeting and rescheduling it […]

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MICA takes next step toward lease approval

The Mercer Island Center for the Arts continues to make progress toward building an arts center on Mercer Island. On January 18th, MICA completed and submitted the “Responses to Citizens’ Questions […]

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