Jan 3, 2025 · In a joint statement issued by Mercer Island community leaders on the morning of Jan. 3, it was reported that individuals trespassed onto the Islander Middle School (IMS) grounds earlier this week and scrawled antisemitic and racist symbols and phrases on numerous windows and exterior walls. “This abhorrent act of hate is not only a violation of our community’s shared values, but an attack ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Special to the Reporter State Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) will serve as the next director for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). The mission of DCYF is to ensure that all Washington youth grow up safe and healthy. DCYF administers a variety of early learning and child welfare programs, including child care and foster care programs, child protective services ...

Dec 31, 2024 · On the fifth night of Chanukah — Dec. 29 — more than 100 people attended the annual Chabad Mercer Island menorah lighting at Mercerdale Park. The celebration also featured games, singing and dancing, a selection of traditional …

Jan 2, 2025 · Welcoming new and returning people into the Mercer Island Community and Event Center is an exciting aspect of being involved in the daily operations of the Island’s vital facility, according to recreation program supervisor Katie Herzog. Herzog and the center’s staff have witnessed numbers rise each year for drop-in activities and punch-pass purchases. With another round of solid offerings ...

Brian L. Comstock: A Life of Dedication and Adventure Read Story

Brian L. Comstock: A Life of Dedication and Adventure Passed Away Peacefully on November 15, 2024 Brian L. Comstock, beloved family man and distinguished attorney, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 92. Brian’s career as a Seattle attorney began in 1959 when he joined the law firm of Roberts & Shefelman. There he led the business practice group and served as managing ...

Nov 20, 2024 · Following last night’s hefty wind storm — termed a “bomb cyclone” — across the region, the power remains out for the majority of Mercer Island as of this morning and Mercer Island School District classes are cancelled today, according to the city and school district. According to the city: “Puget Sound Energy (PSE) anticipates outages may last several days. PSE crews are working ...

Nov 5, 2024 · It’s been a few weeks of voters dropping off ballots, and on Nov. 5 King County Elections (KCE) posted the first round of early results in the general election at 8:15 p.m. Local races involve candidates in Congressional District 9 and Legislative District 41, both of which cover Mercer Island. At press time, current Congressional District 9 U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) has 66.16% of the votes ...

Oct 17, 2024 · The race for votes in the Nov. 5 general election is underway. King County Elections (KCE) sent approximately 1.4 million ballots registered voters’ way on Oct. 16 and they should receive the documents in the mail by Oct. 21. Locally, races involve candidates in Congressional District 9 and Legislative District 41, both of which cover Mercer Island. Residents can drop off their ballots from ...

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