New restaurants abound on Mercer Island
New restaurants are making a comeback on Mercer Island with several openings announced in early 2022. Learn more about the newest restaurants to debut, and find out what exciting eateries […]
Read moreWelcome Naomi Tomky, new editor of My Mercer Island
We’re thrilled to welcome Naomi Tomky as My Mercer Island’s new editor. Tomky has been a long-time writer for this publication – most recently, she had the scoop on the upcoming […]
Read moreMercer Island’s concerning coyote conundrum
On January 25th, a Mercer Island resident attempted to scare off a pair of coyotes she encountered on a late-evening walk with her adult kid and leashed pet. Per her […]
Read moreVivienne’s Bistro now open on Mercer Island
Mercer Island’s long-awaited newest restaurant, Vivienne’s Bistro, softly opened on Saturday, February 5th. Taking over the former home of The Islander, owner Thomson Zhao remodeled the interior into a crisp, […]
Read moreMercer Island native Jordan Morris named to US National Team
Seattle Sounders’ Jordan Morris, who grew up on Mercer Island, finished up his first training camp with the U.S. Men’s National Team on Friday, and made the roster for the […]
Read moreMercer Island soccer star Lucas Meek will go pro
Mercer Island native and co-captain of the University of Washington Men’s Soccer team Lucas Meek kicked off his junior season with three goals and three assists in three games, earning […]
Read moreStep inside the Mercer Island Library
With state-of-the-art equipment, a teen lounge, and renowned art and sculptures, the 75-year-old Mercer Island Library buzzes with energy, including in the children’s den, where parents, caregivers, and wide-eyed preschoolers […]
Read moreRiot Games to open Mercer Island office
League of Legends is one of the world’s most popular video games, and the company that makes it and many other esports hits, Riot Games, plans to open a Mercer […]
Read moreSanta’s Mailbox returns to Mercer Island
A few elves stopped by Mercer Island with a very special delivery … Santa’s very own mailbox at Island Treats! This is no ordinary mailbox; and letters won’t just disappear […]
Read moreMercer Island to the Mountains – Favorite ski destinations, schools & lessons
Despite the many kids wishing for snow days, the white stuff rarely sticks around on Mercer Island. Thankfully, it’s a short drive from the island to a variety of winter […]
Read more5 Fall Walks on Mercer Island
Mercer Island looks particularly spectacular in the season of fall, when the deciduous trees show off in gorgeous shades of yellow, orange, and red. Now that fall is officially here, […]
Read moreFind Your Inner Strength at Core Havn, a new Mercer Island Fitness Studio
The Mercer Island fitness scene recently expanded with a new boutique studio – Core Havn, which opened in Town Center at the end of June 2021. The studio derives its […]
Read moreThe Mercer Island Community Fund Announces the Launch of the MI Community Connection Directory
On Monday, May 10th, the MI Community Connection Collaboration, led by the Mercer Island Community Fund (MICF), launched the MI Community Connection Directory. All Mercer Island community members are invited […]
Read moreRenovation project begins for new playground at Mercerdale Park
It’s hard to imagine summer without a romp through Mercerdale Park. Located at the edge of Town Center, the park holds decades of memories for Mercer Island families who’ve picnicked, […]
Read moreCreation Dance Studio expands with new youth program and new location
Dancers at Creation Dance Studio (CDS) are moving, grooving, leaping, and gliding in a new location on the south end of Mercer Island. Dance instructor and owner Stevie Hagen has […]
Read moreCommunity campaign launches to restore historic Caretaker’s Cottage
Horses and ponies, budding equestrians, dancers and energetic youngsters – lots of them – romp, stomp, and roam a five-acre property adjacent to Mercer Island’s Pioneer Park on a daily […]
Read moreFlower Power returns to Mercer Island for a second season
Flowers from Pike Place Market vendors are coming to Mercer Island for a second season, thanks to a continued community grassroots effort to support flower farmers and brighten spirits and […]
Read moreMixed-used development planned for Town Center passes design review
At its February 24th public meeting, the Mercer Island Design Commission voted in favor of approving the design for the Xing Hua mixed-use development, proposed for a central block of […]
Read moreMI middle schooler explores identity, community & friendship in her new children’s book
When Naledi Tardif realized that a lot of other people on Mercer Island shared her feelings of not belonging in the community, the middle schooler decided to do something about […]
Read moreHouse of Posie blooms with custom florals on Mercer Island
When Jessika Mazure first turned her hobby of flower arranging into a business, she chose the name House of Posie for a variety of reasons, chiefly that posies are simple, […]
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