Community Blog

Explore +

Mercer Island Rental Guide

Finding a place to rent on Mercer Island can be overwhelming, whether you are just getting to know Mercer Island or even if you are long-time community member looking for […]

Read more

This week's events – June 27 – July 3

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of June 27 – July 3 on Mercer Island: Play and Learn Wednesday, June 29, 10:30 am Mercer Island Library, 8501 […]

Read more

A “wow” reaction to Northwood Elementary School

Despite a rainy Saturday morning, hundreds of community members came out for the dedication and tours of Northwood Elementary, Mercer Island’s newest school in 53 years. The reaction was pretty […]

Read more

Trellis Townhomes Model Grand Opening on June 25th & 26th

Conner Homes will celebrate a Model Grand Opening for Trellis Townhomes on Saturday, June 25th, and Sunday, June 26th, from 10 am to 6 pm. The model home is on track for […]

Read more

This week's events – June 20 – 26

Here’s my weekly roundup of events for the week of June 20 – 26 on Mercer Island: Play and Learn Wednesday, June 22, 10:30 am Mercer Island Library, 8501 SE […]

Read more

The Roanoke Inn – Where Friends meet Friends on Mercer Island

To describe the Roanoke Inn as homey and comfortable is an understatement. It’s the kind of bar where you’d like to wait out a snowstorm or make your last stand […]

Read more

This weeks events – June 13 – 19

Here’s my weekly roundup of events for the week of June 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: Songs for My Grandchildren: An Adults-Only Evening with Nancy Stewart  Monday, June 13, […]

Read more

10 Island Links for May

Here are 10 interesting links for the month of May – all Mercer Island-related news and notes from around the web. Hope you enjoy! Celebrity Visits President Obama’s sister Maya […]

Read more

Mercer Island Center for the Arts clears 'Parks Petition' hurdle

The Mercer Island Center for the Arts continues to surmount the challenges in its path – and the ‘Parks Petition’ was certainly a significant hurdle. Despite a passionate campaign that […]

Read more

This week's events – June 6 – 12

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of June 6 – 12 on Mercer Island: Book Reading: Dan Raley, How Seattle Became A Big-League Sports Town Tuesday, June […]

Read more

First Thursdays – Art & Wine Downtown!

Mark your calendars on the first Thursday of every month for a downtown Mercer Island Art Walk! This art and wine tasting event was launched last month by Suzanne Zahr, who just […]

Read more

This week's events – May 30 – June 5

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May 30 – June 5 on Mercer Island: Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Wednesday, June 1, 10:30 am – Noon Mercer […]

Read more

2nd Annual Steps & Reps Family Sweat Session

Mercer Island community members are invited to the 2nd annual Steps and Reps Family Sweat Session, an outdoor workout held in Mercerdale Park on Father’s Day, June 19, 2016, in honor […]

Read more

New Seasons Market Calls For Local Vendors

Calling all condiment creators, candle makers, chocolatiers, and card artists! New Seasons Market is looking for local makers just getting started and established producers to register for one-on-one meetings with […]

Read more

Windermere Mercer Island Donation Drive benefitting Eastside Baby Corner

Windermere Mercer Island – my office! – is hosting a donation drive benefitting Eastside Baby Corner (EBC), a local non-profit that helps provide basic necessities to children via local social service […]

Read more

This week’s events – May 23 – 29

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  23 – 29 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 8501 SE 40th St (Temporary […]

Read more

Mercer Island Farmers Market to celebrate June 5th Opening Day for 2016 Season

The Mercer Island Farmers Market (MIFM) is celebrating its Opening Day for the 2016 season on Sunday, June 5th, from 10 am to 3 pm. This year marks MIFM’s ninth season […]

Read more

Eat Local: Meal Delivery Services

What’s for dinner? It is the crushing, age-old question that seems to be harder and harder to answer. The combination of hectic work lives, children’s busy activity schedules, and a lack […]

Read more

This week's events – May 16 – 22

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May  16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting Speaker: Chenoa Philabaum, New Seasons Market Monday, May 16, 1 […]

Read more

Freshy's Expanding to New Hadley Building

It was only a matter of time before Freshy’s outgrew its space, but when you’re housed in a repurposed fuel station, that’s only natural. The seafood shack, owned by Bryce […]

Read more