Gary Plano, who had been one of three finalists to head the Ashland School District in Oregon, will stay at Mercer Island, the Mercer Island Reporter reported.
Sarah Marr and Jacqueline Pearson of Mercer Island were named to Gonzaga University's Dean's list.
Mercer Island Police found a portable table inside an unoccupied home on Tuesday morning, according to police reports.
Schools is out this week, and government offices are closed Monday.
An assessment team will be examining all aspects of the King County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center’s policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The public can call with input on March 11.
Ross Freeman has been hired to be Mercer Island's first Sustainability and Communications Manager.
A Mercer Island man accused his sister of emptying their mother's bank accounts, even though he has power of attorney.
Longtime volunteer Myra Lupton, orthodontist David Weed and Tatters owner Michele Tessler were honored for their service to the community and for their dedication to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.
The Ashland School District in Oregon will interview Mercer Island School District Superintendent Gary Plano and two other candidates to be its superintendent starting Friday.
A vehicle listed as a Lincoln Town Car limousine rolled down a steep driveway, vaulted off a concrete slab and landed on its roof, ending up about 30 feet from the edge of Lake Washington, according to the Mercer Island Police records.
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA9) responded to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, addressing specifically the president's economic priorities.
Twelve Mercer Island businesses will participate in Wednesday's "Giving from the Heart" Fundraiser, which raises money for Mercer island Youth and Family Services.
Mercer Island High School's team placed 4th in the championship with 130.5 points. The top three schools were Mountain View (196 points), Kelso (176points) and Prairie (131.5 points).
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Mercer Island boys basketball is headed to the Sea-King Tourney after beating Bellevue 51-47 Thursday night at Bellevue College.
The win against Juanita on Tuesday was seen as a huge win for the Islanders who were 1-1 against Juanita during the regular season.
Menchie's at Sunrise Village in Puyallup will give away the first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt free all day Wednesday, Feb. 6.
The Islanders face Bellevue in the KingCo Championship game this Thursday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Bellevue College.
The Mercer Island School District is one of three nominated to receive the U.S. Dept. of Education Green Ribbon School District award, which will be presented this spring.
Tips on Con-artists are calling local residents and using the "Lottery" and "Grandson needs help" scams to extort money.
