Friday May 25 | via The Sunnyvale Sun
The housing market 's slow rebound makes renting a good option for many. Former homeowners looking to recover their financial stability are joining new renters on the hunt for their first apartment and long-time tenants facing rising rental costs. Comment?
Election season kicks off in Sammamish
Wednesday May 23 | via Sammamish Review
This fall's election picture got a little clearer with the end of the official filing period for state and Congressional races May 18. Comment?
Four Boys Scouts Earn Eagle Rank
Tuesday May 22 | via Patch.com
Boy Scout Troop 457, one of four troops on Mercer Island, proudly announces four new Eagle Scouts in its ranks: Max Foster, Anders Hornor, Ian Munro, and Nelson Tate, all MIHS seniors this year. Comment?
Police arrest man sleeping in car in church lot | Me...
Tuesday May 22 | via Mercer Island Reporter
Police arrested a 25-year-old man at 2:53 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, in the parking lot of Mercer Island Covenant Church in the 3200 block of 78th Avenue S.E. The man was sleeping in his car and had a $350 misdemeanor Enumclaw warrant for using and delivering drug paraphernalia. Comment?
Volunteering at Big Brothers Big Sisters a great hel...
Sunday May 20 | via The Olympian
For Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Washington, the old saying that it only takes one person to change the world is not a shallow cliche. Comment?
Legal action can be taken against solicitors | MIPD ...
Friday May 18 | via Mercer Island Reporter
As the number of daily door-to-door solicitors and sales representatives increases over the warmer weather months on Mercer Island, the police department warns that while some come to Mercer Island from out of town or out of state with legitimate business from reputable companies, others work for nonreputable companies, use dishonest or fraudulent ... (more) Comment?
Police Blotter: Arrests, and a Young Boy is Found in...
Tuesday May 15 | via Patch.com
May 10 Toddler found standing in middle of street Police were dispatched after a 2 year old was found standing in the middle of Island Crest Way during the middle of the day. Comment?
Tuesday May 15 | via Zillow Blog
The housing market 's slow rebound makes renting a good option for many. Former homeowners looking to recover their financial stability are joining new renters on the hunt for their first apartment and long-time tenants facing rising rental costs. Comment?
Man forges city check for auto parts purchase | Merc...
Monday May 14 | via Mercer Island Reporter
The Mercer Island Police Department reported 14 arrests and 969 calls for service in April, including 24 thefts, seven burglaries, four assaults and one auto theft. Comment?
A Look Back at The Top Stories From the Past Week
Sunday May 13 | via Patch.com
Agent: Statistics Paint a Varied Picture Reports are rampant about the state of the housing market. Comment?
Box: The Path From Arrington's Backyard To A Billion...
Sunday May 13 | via TechCrunch
Leena Rao currently works as a writer for TechCrunch. She recently finished graduate school at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she studied business journalism and videography. Comment?
Marine Patrols get ready for busy boating season
Saturday May 12 | via Q13.com
At this point in the boating season it's mostly about educating boaters about safety, but halfway through the season and by the time Seafair rolls around, these same helpful stops will more than likely turn into citations later. Comment?
Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests and a Stolen iPhone
Friday May 11 | via Patch.com
May 7 Woman arrested following traffic stop Police arrested a 32-year-old Mercer Island woman for driving with a suspended license after she was pulled over on 75th Place Southeast. Comment?
NJ test asks 3rd graders to reveal a secret
Friday May 11 | via The Olympian
Some New Jersey parents are upset about a standardized test question that asked third-graders to reveal a secret and write about why it was hard to keep. Comment?
Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests, A High School Stud...
Tuesday May 8 | via Patch.com
May 1 Man passes fraudulant City check Police were contacted after a man created a check using the City of Mercer Island's account number and passed that check at an O'Rielly's Auto Parts store in late April. Comment?
Mercer Island Man Injured in Morning Motorcycle Crash
Friday May 4 | via Patch.com
A 24-year old Mercer Island man was seriously injured early Friday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle on a Highway 526 onramp in Everett and slid across the highway. Comment?