From actor Joel McHale to NBA coach Quin Snyder to Olympic gold medalist Mary Wayte Bradburne, Mercer Island’s talent pool punches above its weight, shaking up the Northwest and the […]
Read moreA mischievous leprechaun has left hidden shamrocks throughout the Mercer Island business district! Community members are invited to follow the Leprechaun Treasure Trail to find the shamrocks for a chance […]
Read morePublic transportation provides kids with a new avenue for freedom and independence, and it became even more accessible on September 1st, when Washington State made nearly all public transportation free […]
Read moreLaughter and lively conversation returned to the Mercerdale Park playground at the end of June, ending the beloved play area’s year-long closure. Known as “Train Park” for its original train […]
Read moreIn the halls and classrooms of Mercer Island High School, students flock to their favorite fluffy and judgment-free therapists. Finley, a four-year-old Golden Retriever with a big smile and soft, […]
Read moreA 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 moreDancers 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 moreA sweet storybook pop-up walking tour has opened in Luther Burbank Park and will be on display through October 17th. The event is geared for families with young children, but […]
Read moreWhen Olivia Tomaselli, a Mercer Island High School sophomore, and her mother began tie-dying various clothing items at the beginning of the COVID-19 stay-home order, they never expected their creative […]
Read moreContributed 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 moreDid you know that Santa will have his very own mailbox right here on Mercer Island? This year, Santa’s elves will sneak into town on Thanksgiving night and place a […]
Read moreThe Lakes is a favorite Mercer Island destination for trick-or-treating on Halloween. Located on the south end of the island, this neighborhood of 100 traditional homes is figure-eight shaped and […]
Read moreHalloween wouldn’t be quite complete without carving pumpkins, and this year you can show off your jack-o’-lantern design at the Mercer Island Pumpkin Walk! Mark your calendar for this event […]
Read moreThe sun is out! Time to get out and play at a Mercer Island playground near you! Did you know that there are over 10 playgrounds on the island? And that’s not […]
Read moreCelebrate National Trails Day and kick off this year’s letterboxing season with the City of Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department on Saturday, June 1st, from 10am to 12 pm! […]
Read moreMercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) will be hosting its 53rd annual Circus event on Saturday, April 27th, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Islander Middle School (new location)! […]
Read moreSpring has sprung, and the time for swim team registration on Mercer Island has arrived! Here’s our annual guide to swim teams (both seasonal and year-round) and swimming lessons offered […]
Read moreThe 2019 My MI guide to summer camps is here! While the warm, sunny days of summer may seem far away, the time for summer-camp registration is already upon us. We’ve […]
Read moreMercer Island Farmers Market will soon open for its final and most anticipated day of the season – Harvest Market. The market will open Sunday, November 19th, from 10 am […]
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