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New Seasons Market now open on Mercer Island

New Seasons Market is now open on Mercer Island, and it’s everything we hoped it would be. Bright and friendly with plentiful parking, a one-stop shop for your organic, gluten-free, […]

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Family-owned since 1943, the Roanoke Inn to become a community-owned business

The Roanoke Inn, purchased by the Reeck family in 1943 and managed by Dorothy Reeck since 1993, is transitioning ownership before the end of the year. The new owners?  Well, […]

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Mercer Island women leading 41st District races in 2016 General Election

Congratulations to Mercer Island women Tana Senn, Lisa Wellman, and Judy Clibborn, who are leading in their respective 41st District races following the November 8th general election. All three Democrats, […]

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This week's events – November 7 – 13

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from November 7 – 13 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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City of Mercer Island selects new City Manager, Julie Thuy Underwood

The City of Mercer Island announced the selection of a new permanent City Manager, Julie Thuy Underwood. The City Council will formally approve her appointment at its Monday, November 7th […]

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13 Island Links for October

Mercer Island Joel McHale makes quite an appearance at Island Books. Here are 13 interesting links for the month of October – all Mercer Island news and notes from around […]

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New Seasons Market Grand Opening – Schedule of Events & Store Details

New Seasons Market will celebrate its Grand Opening on Mercer Island on November 10th. New Seasons CEO Wendy Collie along with the company executive team, store leaders, local producers, and […]

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10 Reasons to Get Excited for New Seasons Market

Last month, New Seasons Market invited us to an all-day immersion experience at their local stores in Portland. With anticipation levels high for their new Mercer Island store opening on November […]

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This week's events – October 31 – November 6

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 31 – November 6 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

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This week's events – October 24 – 30

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 24 – 30 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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MIPA's Toy Swap is Saturday, November 5th

Every year, the Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) organizes a giant consignment sale of gently used toys, children’s clothing, and equipment. This year’s event will take place Saturday, November 5th, […]

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This week's events – October 17 – 23

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 17 – 23 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island Children’s […]

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10 Frightfully Delightful Halloween Events on Mercer Island

Looking for a frightfully delightful – or how about just fun – Halloween activity for your whole family? The Mercer Island community offers many events to help you celebrate with costumes, […]

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Announcing our All-New My MI Neighborhood Guide

We are excited to share our all-new 20-page guide to neighborhoods of Mercer Island. This is the result of many hours of research and writing, so we really hope you […]

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This week's events – October 10 – 16

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 10 – 16 on Mercer Island: Voter Registration Monday, October 10 – All Day Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE If […]

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This week's events – October 3 – 9

Here’s our weekly round-up of events from October 3 – 9 on Mercer Island: Shofar in the Park Monday, October 3, 5 pm Luther Burbank Park, 84th Ave SE This October […]

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Modern new facility at Islander Middle School [Photos]

The Mercer Island School District, school board members, students, and families celebrated the completion of a new Islander Middle School building with a Dedication and Open House on Saturday, October […]

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Mercer Island Fitness Revolution to take place Saturday, October 22nd

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Fitness Revolution event, in partnership with Evolve Events, on Saturday, October 22nd from 8 am to 3 pm. The fun, […]

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15 Island Links for September

Here are 15 interesting links for the month of September – all Mercer Island news and notes from around the web. Enjoy! Islanders in the News Six-year-old Islander Tristan Schwiethale was […]

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Celebrate Mosaic Murals at Luther Burbank Open House on October 2nd

The City of Mercer Island and the Mercer Island Youth & Family Services Foundation invite you to the Luther Burbank Open House, a community event, on Sunday, October 2nd from […]

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