New food company Goodness Grazers offers delicious and beautiful “graze” boxes on Mercer Island
In January, Mercer Island native Maggie Dickinson began Goodness Grazers: a Seattle-based company with food, human connection, and community at its center. The company, which currently operates out of L’Experience […]
Read moreAsk a Master Gardener via Zoom
The WSU Extension of the Master Gardeners of King County has closed its in-person Plant-Answer Clinics for the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and sadly, the Master Gardener’s […]
Read moreRyan Companies to Breathe New Life Into Former Farmers Insurance Site
For decades, Farmers New World Life Insurance occupied the office complex in downtown Mercer Island at SE 32nd St and 77th Ave SE near Mercerdale Park. But the building has […]
Read moreMercer Island Farmers Market returns on Sunday, June 7th
Here’s some news to smile about – the Mercer Island Farmers Market (MIFM) will return this Sunday, June 7th. After months of careful planning, MIFM announces its new season, in which […]
Read moreDoing the work: Mercer Island Anti-Racism Resources & Support
“In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist.” – Angela Y. Davis In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and with protests and […]
Read moreCommunity stories: Why support the We Love MI campaign?
Contributed article by Michaela Isaacs, Mercer Island High School student Contrary to Mercer Island’s affluent reputation, the need among the island’s small businesses, non-profits, and families has never been greater […]
Read moreMercer Island PTA Council displays messages of hope on outdoor banners during COVID-19 school closure
Mercer Island PTA Council (MI PTA Council) teamed up with its local PTA/PTSA members to create outdoor banners that display messages of hope and strength during the COVID-19 school closure. […]
Read moreWhat’s open, what’s closed on Mercer Island?
On June 19th, the recovery plan for Phase 2 was approved which will expand retail operations and dining opportunities, professional services, and other activities in King County. The new phase […]
Read moreMercer Island Sourdough Cool Club creates community around cultures
After the gift of a sourdough starter from a stranger in a Facebook group made a significant improvement in her life, a Mercer Island woman paid the favor forward by […]
Read moreSupport local businesses and non-profits through WeLoveMI campaign
Two weeks ago, the WeLoveMI campaign launched on Mercer Island, aiming to inspire community support for local nonprofits and businesses impacted by COVID-19. To date, community members have donated over […]
Read moreHap’s Burgers & Taps delivers a delicious burger and recalls local history
Last August, a brand-new burger joint called Old 76 arrived on Mercer Island, pairing classic tastes with regionally sourced ingredients to create a new favorite local dining spot. Now, the […]
Read moreLocal “Earth Hero” Nancy Weill shares her Earth Day recommendations
Nancy Weill is a long-time community volunteer and environmental activist, a chair of the Mercer Island School District Green Team, and a district “Earth Hero” award recipient. Her work has […]
Read moreLocal Resources for Coronavirus Information and Updates
Here’s a list of local resources and links for information and updates in regard to coronavirus / COVID-19. Public Health Information Seattle and King County COVID-19 Outbreak Summary, which includes […]
Read moreMercer Island Fitness Studios & Health Clubs offering online classes
Fitness studios and health clubs are now closed on Mercer Island, but you may still be able get your workouts in with your favorite instructors online. Here’s a list of […]
Read moreDonations needed – Masks, Gloves, Hand Sanitizer & other Protective Items
I have received multiple appeals from friends and community members, who are medical workers, for donations of personal protective equipment and supplies. Local private practices and medical centers are facing […]
Read moreSenior shopping hours now offered at Mercer Island grocery stores
The City of Mercer Island recently announced that Mercer Island grocery stores are now offering special shopping hours for the high-risk community, including senior (over 60), pregnant, and immuno-compromised individuals. […]
Read moreTwo restaurant closings; a short history of Mercer Island’s local food scene
Since we began our reporting on Mercer Island’s restaurant scene in 2014, we have covered the openings of about 15 food and restaurant establishments on the island. In the same […]
Read moreMixed-Use Development planned for Town Center enters Design Review
Five years have passed since property developer Hines first attempted to develop a mixed-use complex in Mercer Island’s Town Center, and it appears a new version of that project with […]
Read moreDiscover the best chocolates and sweet treats on Mercer Island
Mercer Island is home to two sweet shops. The classic Oh Chocolate! is a long-time local shop that has perfected artisan chocolates through three generations of family ownership. The recently opened and […]
Read more3 Fabulous Options for Flower Delivery on Mercer Island
“The Earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to say you care than with a floral bouquet? Flowers […]
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