Things To Do: Pies Against Cancer, School District Events, Women’s Day of Wellness & More
Here are fall events you won’t want to miss: Pies Against Cancer Seattle: Pie Party, Oh! Chocolate Grand Opening, The Amandla Project Fundraising Event, School District New Family Welcome Event, […]
Read moreAllister Bets Big on the Bennett’s Space
In February 2020, Mercer Island lost a staple of the local restaurant scene when Bennett’s Bistro shut its doors after 15 years. The large and central space will have been […]
Read moreThe Future is Bright: 5 Mercer Island High Schoolers to Watch
From actor Joel McHale to NBA coach Quin Snyder to Olympic gold medalist Mary Wayte Bradburne, Mercer Island’s talent pool punches above its weight, shaking up the Northwest and the […]
Read moreThings to Do: Mercer Island Art UnCorked, MIHS Homecoming Parade & More!
Upcoming end-of-summer and fall events you won’t want to miss: Mercer Island’s Art Uncorked, Friday Art Walk, Oh! Chocolate’s Grand Opening on the south end, the MIHS Homecoming Parade, All […]
Read moreEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About Lake Washington
As residents of the jewel of Lake Washington, islanders generally know a fair amount about the state’s second-largest lake. But the waters surrounding Mercer Island hold far more history, treasure, […]
Read moreGet Out on Lake Washington: Where to Rent Boats, Boards, and More
Whether bobbing in the surf with a view of Mount Rainier or giving Fido a paddleboard-based tour of our little corner of the world, getting into the water surrounding Mercer […]
Read moreQ2 2023 Mercer Island Real Estate Market Report
Building upon the Q1 2023 data, the present Western Washington real estate market maintains its cooler demeanor compared to the same period last year. The impacts of inflation and rising […]
Read moreThings To Do: Performances in the Park, Boeing Seafair Airshow, National Night Out & more!
Here are Mercer Island’s most anticipated upcoming summer events! Don’t miss upcoming music concerts and performance theatre in the park, the Boeing Seafair Airshow, National Night Out, and more! Mostly […]
Read moreMercer Island Summer Fun Guide 2023
Fourth of July festivities are around the corner, and Mercer Island’s annual summer events and traditions are ramping up. Soak up the sunshine – and some Shakespeare – in a park, taste […]
Read moreJust Poké Open Now on Mercer Island
With 27 locations opened in seven years, local fast-casual chain Just Poké has been busy. But when the Mercer Island store started serving its Chipotle-style build-your-own bowls in Town Center […]
Read moreValhalla to Bring Sandwich Heaven to Mercer Island
Chipotle mac salad and Thanksgetting sandwiches will soon be on the menu for Mercer Island lunches. After six years serving beloved – and famously messy – sandwiches, like the Bad […]
Read moreThings to Do: Farmers Market Opening Day, Mini Recycling Event & More
Upcoming events on Mercer Island! Plus, don’t miss the Letterboxing Kick-Off Event, Riley Cove Dedication Ceremony, art exhibits, book club events, and more. Details below: First Friday Art Walk Friday, […]
Read moreFrom Mercer Island to Italy and Back with Charcuterina
Mercer Island resident Nicole Dowds grew up in a household accustomed to cheerful company, which eventually inspired her to start Charcuterina, her Mercer Island-based charcuterie board catering business. “My mother, […]
Read moreWho are Mercer Island Places Named After? Calkins, Deane, Davis, and More
Every day, islanders play at Aubrey Davis Park, visit Clarke Beach, and return home to Faben Point, but few stop to think about the people behind those names. The Duwamish […]
Read moreQ1 2023 Mercer Island Real Estate Market Report
If you’ve seen the headlines, you already know – inflation and rising interest rates cooled the market in the latter half of 2022. A slower pace carried into the first […]
Read moreSay Congrats to a Graduate with an MI Tradition – Grad Grams!
Graduate Grams (aka “Grad Grams”) are a wonderful Mercer Island tradition. For the past 30 years, Islanders have been sending Grad Grams congratulating their special graduates. Grad Grams are $6 […]
Read moreA Guide to Dog-Friendly Mercer Island
Dogs love living on Mercer Island nearly as much as their humans do. The same open green spaces and sizable yards that appeal to people look like an excellent Frisbee […]
Read moreMinimizing, De-Cluttering & Downsizing Events & Resources on Mercer Island
The first signs of spring mark the start of a new season, with warm weather and budding flowers. For many, this also means it’s time for spring cleaning. For others, […]
Read moreMercer Island Women Who Made an Impact
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Mercer Island Historical Society has highlighted the achievements of four Mercer Island women – Virginia Barto, Jean Enersen, Assunta Ng, and Mary Wayte […]
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 […]
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