This week's events on Mercer Island – Dec 14 – 20
Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of December 14th – 20th for Mercer Island: Season of Singing Tuesday, December 15, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Mercer Island […]
Read moreTalk of the Town: A Residential Development Moratorium that Almost Was
In her first discussion of the residential development moratorium, council member Jane Meyer Brahm predicted, “If we thought the Town Center moratorium was going to cause a big uproar, this is […]
Read moreLandslide damages Mercer Island homes
In last night’s evening news, King 5 reported on a Mercer Island neighborhood after homes were damaged by a landslide on Tuesday night. According to King 5, a city official called it […]
Read moreMercer Island Holiday Gift Guide
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. There is no need to get frantic or stress about your extensive to do list. Stay on the island […]
Read moreThis week's events on Mercer Island – December 7 – 13
Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of December 7th – 12th for Mercer Island: STARS: Talking to Parents about Limiting Technology Use Monday, December 7th, 6:30 […]
Read moreSeattle Times’s take on Mercer Island’s growing pains
I recently wrote about the City Council’s proposed moratorium on residential development permits for subdivisions and lot coverage deviations. These types of development, the Deputy Mayor claims, are changing the “charm and […]
Read moreCity Manager Noel Treat leaving for Seattle Public Schools position
There are big shoes to fill in City Hall. Mercer Island City Manager Noel Treat recently announced that he will be leaving the City at the end of the year. […]
Read moreMercer Island Local Business Year in Review
Curious about how local businesses on Mercer Island fared in 2015? After a year of reporting on exciting business openings as well as some closures, new ownership, and more, I thought […]
Read moreGive an old bike new life: Mercer Island Bike Drive this Sunday
Do you have old bikes or bike parts taking up room in your garage? Here’s a great way to give those bikes new life and contribute toward a great cause. […]
Read moreThis week's events – November 30 – December 6
Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of November 30th – December 6th on Mercer Island: Holiday Shopping Boutique Tuesday, December 1, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Mercer […]
Read moreIsland Books Named Quarterfinalist for National Indie Award
The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announced the quarterfinalists, including Island Books of Mercer Island, for the 2015 Independent We Stand Independent Small Business of the Year Award. This […]
Read more10 Island Links for November
Here’s something new – I’ve been keeping track of news stories and interesting links throughout the month that I thought you might enjoy. I’ve rounded them up here – all Mercer […]
Read moreMy MI Guide to 2015 Holiday Events
Here’s the My MI 2015 guide to festive holiday events happening around Mercer Island: Holiday Shopping Boutique Tuesday, December 1, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Mercer Island Beach Club, 8326 Avalon […]
Read moreIntroducing my guide to Mercer Island!
Happy Thanksgiving week! Thank you for being here and reading My MI. I’m excited to introduce you to a new special section of this community website – my guide to Mercer Island. […]
Read moreThanksgiving Day Workouts that Give Back
Burn calories, give back, and give thanks – all in a morning’s workout before your Thanksgiving Day festivities and feasting begins. Here are local Thanksgiving fitness events that donate proceeds […]
Read moreA possible hold for new home construction on Mercer Island
With most new commercial development on hold in Mercer Island’s Town Center, the City may soon put a temporary stop on many new development projects in Mercer Island’s neighborhoods as […]
Read moreMercer Island's Faben Point Estate in the spotlight
With a recent $4 million price drop, this picturesque waterfront listing off Mercer Island’s north-end Faben Point is catching some local media attention. Patti Payne, real estate columnist for the […]
Read moreIslanders gather for Paris and Beirut Vigil
On Sunday evening at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Islanders gathered to honor and remember the victims of the Paris and Beirut terror attacks. The event was organized by Mercer Island French-language students, […]
Read moreThis week's events – November 16 – 22
Here’s my weekly round-up of upcoming events for the week of November 9th – 15th on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Historical Society Meeting Presentation: Original Social Media – Face-to-face Monday, November 16, […]
Read moreMICA Lease to be reviewed by City Council
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council will review a proposed lease between the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) and the City of Mercer Island. The review suggests […]
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