Majority of MI without power following massive wind storm
Nov 20, 2024 · “Checking on neighbors, especially those who are elderly, is very helpful,” the city said. On the storm cleanup front, the city has activated two debris collection sites at the Homestead Park parking lot and the South Mercer Playfields parking lot during daylight hours for residents to drop off leaves, branches and other vegetation strewn about overnight.
City council adopts final 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
Dec 4, 2024 · Approval occurs at council’s Dec. 3 regular meeting. For the 2023-2024 biennial budget, estimates rolled in at: total revenues of $211.8 million and expenditures of $201.5 million; and general fund revenues and expenditures both sitting at $71 million each.
Obituaries - Mercer Island Reporter
Paul William Romppanen of Mercer Island, beloved father, grandfather, great- grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age…
Police investigate home burglary | Mercer Island police blotter
Nov. 24. Vehicle prowl: In the 2600 block of 77th Avenue Southeast, someone broke into a vehicle overnight and stole various items. Nov. 23. Theft: Someone stole a shopper’s wallet from the Metropolitan Market in the 2700 block of 77th Avenue Southeast.
Subject steals multiple items from vehicle and garage | Mercer …
Dec 4, 2024 · Dec. 1. Malicious mischief: A visitor at Luther Burbank Park reported that someone vandalized their vehicle in the parking lot. Nov. 30. Attempted burglary: A resident in the 8000 block of Avalon Place apprised police about an attempted burglary at the Islander’s home.
City council delves into code of ethics, planning commission at …
Dec 5, 2024 · Following Mayor Nice’s motion to appoint the individuals to fill the vacancies, council voted 4-3 in favor of the following five: Dan Thompson (Position 1, resident paid practitioner); Nazim Nice (Position 2, non-resident paid practitioner); JB Gibson (Position 3, resident paid practitioner); Kate Akyuz (Position 4, resident paid practitioner); and Anthony Perez (Position 5, resident paid ...
Rocking out at MI’s new Volver Records | Mercer Island Reporter
Oct 16, 2024 · Those three albums sit in vastly different areas of the music spectrum and represent Packer’s taste pretty well, he said. Packer, now 32, will bring those sounds — plus copious others — to Islanders when he unwraps his music and movie store with a grand opening at 10 a.m. on Oct. 18 at 7785 Sunset Highway, #249, just across the street from the Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery at ...
Islanders play in 37th Annual Turkey Bowl | Mercer Island Reporter
Dec 1, 2024 · A bevy of Mercer Islanders participated in the 37th Annual Turkey Bowl football game on Thanksgiving morning at Garfield High School. Pictured are players and spectators: Michael Schiller, Dawn Schiller, Marcus Schiller, David Schiller, Mia Blake, Max Blake, Josh Niehaus, Karli Niehaus, Jaylan Niehaus, Shaya Niehaus, Danny Brawer and Norman Wu.
ASA brings good vibes, community building to the Island
Nov 2, 2024 · It was the perfect scenario for discovering a new and vital gathering spot on Mercer Island. On a recent afternoon, a gentleman strolling past the building housing ASA on 76th Avenue Southeast stopped to peek inside the boutique bar and social club.
Will McDonald: A ‘difference-maker’ for Islanders
Dec 4, 2024 · Opponents will surely be getting a handful of Will McDonald this season. According to Mercer Island High School (MIHS) boys basketball head coach Gavin Cree, McDonald shines in both the offensive and defensive realms as the 6-foot-4 senior forward enters his third season on the Islander varsity squad.