Meet the New Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Jen Dean
Like many Seattle-area residents living near the I-90 corridor, Jen Dean often drove through Mercer Island, but rarely to it. “I always had this desire to stop,” the Eastside local […]
Read moreMIVAL presents the 12th annual Treasures in Miniature Show
The Treasures in Miniature Show is one of the most popular shows hosted by the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL), and you won’t want to miss this year’s exhibition […]
Read moreBest Swim & Tennis Clubs on Mercer Island
Summer is fast approaching, and warmer weather on the island means more time outside with friends and family. Among Mercer Island’s best features are its swim and tennis clubs, providing […]
Read moreThe Mercer Island Thrift Shop Reopens for Donations
All the euphemisms of spring collide this year at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop: spring forward, spring cleaning, fresh starts, new beginnings. The much-anticipated reopening of donation drop-offs at the […]
Read moreMercer Island Real Estate Market Reports
Curious about what’s happening in the Mercer Island real estate market? Here are our latest market reports below. Q1 2022 Market Reports April 2022 Monthly Market Report Brought to you […]
Read moreHigh school therapy dogs provide stress relief and snuggles
In the halls and classrooms of Mercer Island High School, students flock to their favorite fluffy and judgment-free therapists. Finley, a four-year-old Golden Retriever with a big smile and soft, […]
Read moreIsland teen helps Ukrainians find refuge
Mercer Island teenager Avi Schiffmann doesn’t wait around for things to get better. After attending a rally in support of Ukraine in late February, just a week into the Russian […]
Read moreBorn out of burnout: Technique Pilates & Fitness Studio
Pilates shifted Jenifer Baker’s mindset, and at Technique Pilates & Fitness Studio, she hopes to help others do the same. Baker was a runner and barre fitness enthusiast when a […]
Read moreLocal businesses host Leprechaun Trail shamrock hunt March 1st-17th
A mischievous leprechaun has left hidden shamrocks throughout the Mercer Island business district! Community members are invited to follow the Leprechaun Treasure Trail to find the shamrocks for a chance […]
Read moreAn Island Wedding for the Books
In July 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, Ryan Stanberry and Sarah Brandabur – now Ryan and Sarah Stanberry – got engaged. The early months of wedding planning were tenuous. […]
Read moreFaveKitchens brings favorite family-owned restaurant dishes to Mercer Island
A new red logo featuring a spatula recently appeared on the doors at what used to be Mo’s Pizza and Wine Dive. The space reopened on Wednesday, February 23rd, as […]
Read moreMercer Island author Taylor Adams’ movie debut
On a perilous eastward journey over mountain passes, college student Darby Thorne gets caught in a blizzard. She’s forced to ride out the storm at a remote rest stop along […]
Read moreNew restaurants abound on Mercer Island
New restaurants are making a comeback on Mercer Island with several openings announced in early 2022. Learn more about the newest restaurants to debut, and find out what exciting eateries […]
Read moreWelcome Naomi Tomky, new editor of My Mercer Island
We’re thrilled to welcome Naomi Tomky as My Mercer Island’s new editor. Tomky has been a long-time writer for this publication – most recently, she had the scoop on the upcoming […]
Read moreMercer Island’s concerning coyote conundrum
On January 25th, a Mercer Island resident attempted to scare off a pair of coyotes she encountered on a late-evening walk with her adult kid and leashed pet. Per her […]
Read moreVivienne’s Bistro now open on Mercer Island
Mercer Island’s long-awaited newest restaurant, Vivienne’s Bistro, softly opened on Saturday, February 5th. Taking over the former home of The Islander, owner Thomson Zhao remodeled the interior into a crisp, […]
Read moreMercer Island native Jordan Morris named to US National Team
Seattle Sounders’ Jordan Morris, who grew up on Mercer Island, finished up his first training camp with the U.S. Men’s National Team on Friday, and made the roster for the […]
Read moreMercer Island soccer star Lucas Meek will go pro
Mercer Island native and co-captain of the University of Washington Men’s Soccer team Lucas Meek kicked off his junior season with three goals and three assists in three games, earning […]
Read moreStep inside the Mercer Island Library
With state-of-the-art equipment, a teen lounge, and renowned art and sculptures, the 75-year-old Mercer Island Library buzzes with energy, including in the children’s den, where parents, caregivers, and wide-eyed preschoolers […]
Read moreRiot Games to open Mercer Island office
League of Legends is one of the world’s most popular video games, and the company that makes it and many other esports hits, Riot Games, plans to open a Mercer […]
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