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Terra Bella’s new location in the Islandia Shopping Center

For a housewarming gift, birthday present, or a little home decor shopping, Terra Bella is one of my favorite shops on Mercer Island. It’s a beautiful gift and home decor store […]

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Easter Church Services on Mercer Island

Easter Sunday is April 12th. With all gatherings prohibited according to the stay-home order, many local churches are shifting to virtual community gathering and online worship services.   Visit the church […]

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MISD Summer School 2015 for Elementary School Kids

Looking to give your elementary-school child an extra academic boost or to maintain skills and learning over the summer?  The Mercer Island School District is offering a month-long summer school program […]

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Islander Middle School Expansion on March 27th

There’s another exciting milestone ahead for the Mercer Island School District.  On Friday, March 27th at 2 pm, the Mercer Island School Board will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the […]

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Mercer Island Summer Camp Guide 2015

Here’s your 2015 guide to summer camps on Mercer Island.  With so many options to choose from, your child is bound to be a happy camper all summer long. Destination […]

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Solar Roof for City Hall Close to Becoming a Reality

Throughout the summer of 2014, the City ran a popular residential solar installation program that reached over 500 residents and led to 47 new rooftop arrays across the Island.  But […]

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Three Great Parent Education Events You Won't Want to Miss!

Heads up, parents! There are three great parent education events coming to Mercer Island back-to-back – March, 29th, March 30th & March 31st.  Don’t miss these fantastic educational opportunities happening right […]

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JayMarc Homes goes Modern

If you’re a reader of Seattle Metropolitan magazine, you may have noticed the appearance Jay Mezistrano and Marc Rousso of JayMarc Homes, in a special “Faces of Seattle” section, showcasing the two as game-changers […]

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Groundbreaking Ceremony at Fourth Elementary School Site on March 17th

This week marks an exciting milestone for the future fourth elementary school of Mercer Island. The Mercer Island School District will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the school’s future site on […]

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New designs of Mercer Island's future boutique hotel

Coming to Mercer Island . . . a modern luxury boutique hotel. Yes, it’s happening, but how soon it will open is up in the air and may depend on which way the […]

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Talk of the Town: The Hines Project

Curious to know more about the Hines project everyone is talking about? Here’s the scoop: The Hines project is a proposed 5-story mixed-used development that will transform our Town Center. […]

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Youth Mountain Biking and New Sports Programs on MI

As they say, baseball is America’s pastime, and Seattleites love their professional football, baseball, and soccer teams, but on Mercer Island, less traditional sports are also finding a following with […]

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FAQ: Mercer Island's 4th Elementary School

Plans are coming right along for the building and management of the Mercer Island School District’s fourth elementary school. Last week marked two important steps forward – Gary Plano, MISD […]

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MIYFS Giving from the Heart Shopping Day

An annual tradition, the second Wednesday of February is known locally as Giving from the Heart Day. It begins with the MIYFS Giving from the Heart Breakfast, a Mercer Island community […]

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MI Athletic Club Grand Opening This Weekend

MI Athletic Club, a new comprehensive fitness facility in the heart of downtown Mercer Island, is celebrating its Grand Opening this weekend. Located in the 77 Central Building (downtown adjacent to […]

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Pagliacci Pizza to open 25th location on Mercer Island

Just when we couldn’t believe our good luck at Homegrown’s recent opening, the Mercer Island restaurant scene is going to get even better. Another native Island duo – Matt Galvin and Pat […]

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A Call for Help – And an Answer from MIYFS

A Guest Letter from Terry Pottmeyer, 2015 Honorary Co-Chair of Giving from the Heart Breakfast, along with Dean Quigley The call came many years ago, in the late 80s, when my […]

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Scenes of Seahawks Spirit around MI

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Check out these recent scenes around MI of Islanders and businesses showing their Seahawks spirit! Students of St. Monica Parish School sport their Seahawks colors! Island Park […]

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Super Bowl Specials on Mercer Island

Super Bowl Sunday is finally here, and several of our local businesses are showing their Seahawks spirit with some great specials for Mercer Island 12s. So swing by before the big […]

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16 questions with Joel Wachs, New MI City Council Member

Last week, Joel Wachs became the City Council’s newest member. He was one of 11 applicants who applied for the open seat following State Representative Tana Senn’s resignation to focus on […]

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