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Mercer Island High School: Rankings, Ratings & Impacts of Opting Out

US News & World Report came out with its latest annual ranking of best high schools in the nation, and this year, Mercer Island High School (MIHS) ranked 8th out of […]

This week's events – May 9 – 15

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May 9 – 15 on Mercer Island: Town Center Public Hearing Monday, May 9, 6 – 9 pm City Hall […]

8 Island Links for April

Here are 8 interesting links for the month of April – all Mercer Island-related news and notes from around the web. Hope you enjoy! “I am going to ask you […]

This week's events – May 2 – 8

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of May 2 – 8 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

Strong Appreciation in Mercer Island Residential Real Estate

It’s spring! With our boys’ baseball season just starting and the hints of summer around the corner, it’s an exciting time of year. It’s also time to reflect on the first […]

Mariners’ King Felix will throw first pitch at Mercer Island Little League’s Opening Day

South Mercer Playfields will become the King’s Court this Saturday, April 30th, when Seattle Mariners pitcher “King” Felix Hernandez will join the Mercer Island Little League for Opening Day ceremonies. […]

This week's events – April 25 – May 1

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 25 – May 1 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Schools Foundation “Breakfast of Champions” Tuesday, April 26th, 7 – […]

Mercer Island Schools Foundation to host 'Breakfast of Champions' on April 26th

The Mercer Island Schools Foundation will host the annual ‘Breakfast of Champions’ next week on Thursday, April 26th, 7 to 8:30 am, at the Mercer Island High School. Many are […]

This week's events – April 18 – 24

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 18 – 24 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

Elementary school day changes next year

A longer day and later start but with Spanish lessons and shorter bus rides With the addition of a new Spanish language program and a new elementary school opening in […]

Summerwell Homes Announced on Mercer Island

The Coval property on Mercer Island has a new name – Summerwell, a forthcoming development of 16 new homes located at the former property of Myer and Barbara Coval on the […]

High passions for parks & arts – and here's where I stand

Over the weekend, The Seattle Times published the article, “Fight on the Eastside over 1 acre of parkland,” about the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) proposed location in […]

This week's events – April 11 – 17

Here’s my weekly round-up of events for the week of April 11 – 17 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

Parent Edge to host "Change and Resiliency" presentation on April 27th

Mercer Island Parent Edge is hosting Dr. Liliana Lengua who will share the presentation “Supporting Elementary-Aged Children Through Change: Promoting Resilient Responses to Life’s Stresses” on April 27th at 9:30 am. The presentation will […]

This week's events – April 4 – 10

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of April 4th – 10th on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the […]

8 Island Links for March

Here are 8 interesting links for the month of March – all Mercer Island-related news and notes from around the web. Hope you enjoy! 1 & 2. The Mercer Island […]

Mioposto to open Wood-Fired Pizzeria on Mercer Island

Mercer Island gets a new pizzeria this summer when Mioposto will open their fourth location in 10 years. It’s the first location on the Eastside, where they will be serving […]

This week's events – March 28 – April 3

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of March 28th – April 3rd on Mercer Island: Sing With Our Kids – Pajama Family Sing Along & Stories Monday, […]

New Mercer Island Townhomes soon available for pre-sale

I’m excited about the new Trellis townhomes coming to Mercer Island. With our low inventory of homes for sale on Mercer Island and the intense competition on homes priced under […]

This week's events – March 21 – 27

Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of March 21st – 27th on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Presentation Dustin Kaspar – Seattle International Film Festival […]

Mercer Island High School: Rankings, Ratings & Impacts of Opting Out

This week's events – May 9 – 15

8 Island Links for April

This week's events – May 2 – 8

Strong Appreciation in Mercer Island Residential Real Estate

Mariners’ King Felix will throw first pitch at Mercer Island Little League’s Opening Day

This week's events – April 25 – May 1

Mercer Island Schools Foundation to host 'Breakfast of Champions' on April 26th

This week's events – April 18 – 24

Elementary school day changes next year

Summerwell Homes Announced on Mercer Island

High passions for parks & arts – and here's where I stand

This week's events – April 11 – 17

Parent Edge to host "Change and Resiliency" presentation on April 27th

This week's events – April 4 – 10

8 Island Links for March

Mioposto to open Wood-Fired Pizzeria on Mercer Island

This week's events – March 28 – April 3

New Mercer Island Townhomes soon available for pre-sale

This week's events – March 21 – 27

Your guide to life on Mercer Island, WA

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Mercer Island, WA