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Eastside real estate market may have found a ‘new normal’

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

All told, 262 single family residences and 38 condominiums changed hands on Mercer Island in 2011.

Ramp closure, construction create backups at I-90/ICW

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

It was a perfect storm of traffic complications. Last week, the eye of the storm was directly over the intersection of S.E. 27th Street and 80th Avenue S.E.

Senate passes 'gay marriage' bill

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Island Senator Steve Litzow voted for the measure, now headed to House

Martin Literary Management signs book deal with Raffaele Sollecito

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Martin Literary Management of Mercer Island has signed a book deal with Amanda Knox's former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito.

Students' vehicles targeted, vandalized at high school | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Road tacks were used to deflate the tires of three vehicles on Jan. 24 at Mercer Island High School on S.E. 42nd Street.

School Board to ask citizens for $196 million for new schools

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Bond to pay for three new elementary schools, new middle school and planning of high school mega-block. Tax increase will be offset by levy set to expire in three years.

Tana Senn is newest City Councilmember

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Senn elected Thursday night in third round of voting by Council

WSDOT to modify construction schedule to mitigate traffic impacts on MI

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

WSDOT will continue to monitor traffic issues at I-90 at Island Crest Way with the 80th Avenue S.E. ramp closure and construction impacts.

PSE to refund customers in the dark during storm

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Customers who lost power for 120 consecutive hours or more during the recent snow and ice storms should see a $50 credit on their next PSE electric bill received after Feb. 15.

Traffic signals operational along S.E. 27th Street

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

New lights should be operational this week; two new sets of traffic signals along S.E. 27th Street look ready to go, but have been wrapped in black plastic for weeks.

IMS students compete with elite lacrosse team

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Four students who attend Islander Middle School play for the Seattle Starz Girls Clash team this winter.

Lindquist makes it official, signs letter of intent to play at UW

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

After months of knowing where he was going, Lindquist still got a big turnout to witness his letter of intent signing on Wednesday, Feb. 1. He will play football at the University of Washington next year.

Lake Washington tops Mercer Island | Prep girls basketball results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

The Lake Washington girls basketball team topped Mercer Island on Wednesday, Feb. 1 with a 61-51 final score.

Lake Washington holds strong against Mercer Island | Prep boys basketball results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

In a battle between teams which have gone back and forth all season, Lake Washington had the last hurrah. The Kangs

Mercer Island boys, girls beat Interlake Monday | Prep basketball results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

In an early Monday game, the Mercer Island boys hosted Interlake. The Islanders won 74-45.

Mercer Island beats Juanita, Lake Washington tops Bellevue | Prep boys basketball results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

The Mercer Island boys earned a solid KingCo win on Friday, Jan. 27 when Juanita came to the Island. The final score was 72-46.

Islander girls fall to Juanita 51-31 | Prep girls basketball results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

The Juanita girls basketball team earned a win over Mercer Island on Friday night. The Lady Rebels won 51-31.

Mercer Island wins KingCo league title after beating Bellevue | Prep boys swimming

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Once again the Mercer Island boys swimming team is starting off the post season run as the KingCo league champs.

Island wrestler wins league title

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

Donnie Howard, a sixth grader at St. Monica School, but competes with the Islander Middle School wrestling team. He also competes with the Eastside Wrestling Club.

Mercer Island falls to Liberty | Girls prep basketball results

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:48 PST

In their first game after last week’s snow storm ravaged KingCo schedules, the Mercer Island girls basketball team traveled to Liberty. The Islanders lost 59-50.

Mercer Island High School drama department presents 'You Can't Take It With You'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

You think your family is crazy? Come meet the eccentric, artistic, creative and zany Sycamore family in the Mercer Island High School Drama department's winter play, "You Can't Take It With You," by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman.

The Scene

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

TV’s soon to be ex-bachelor will stay on Eastside

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

Jason Mesnick has been asked about heartache before.

On the Crest of Comedy | MIHS grads bring Island school into New York limelight

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

Mercer Island High School graduates Alex Ricciardi and Adam Goodman have brought a piece of their past to the big screen.

Ballet Bellevue sets photo contest; company’s dancers to serve as models

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

Tutus may start appearing in Bellevue any time of day or night, rain or shine, as photographers both amateur and professional choose their favorite Ballet Bellevue dancer for a chance to win the $500 First Prize in Ballet Bellevue’s “This is YOUR Ballet Bellevue” Photo Contest. Prizes of $200 and $100 also will be awarded for second and third places.

Jessica Simpson, Wynonna Judd, Sergio Mendes top Snoqualmie Casino entertainment

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

Jessica Simpson, Wynonna Judd and Sergio Mendes will headline the entertainment lineup at the Snoqualmie Casino.

Out & About in Bellevue | Sept. 27

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

Foolscap: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 27; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28. Science-fiction convention features books, art and panel discussions. Cost: $45-$50. Marriott Hotel, 17401 164th Ave. N.E., Redmond. 206-938-2452 or www.foolscapcon.org.

Seattle Childrens Theatre to present 'Night of the Living Dead' | Photo

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

Bellevue A&E Calendar | Sept. 27

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:49 PST

Calendars are published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday. To submit an item, e-mail calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

Jacksons convenience store closed for remodel

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

You may have noticed a chain-link fence around the Jacksons convenience store and Shell gas station on 78th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 29th Street.

Islander designer to appear on NBC Fashion Star television show

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Lisa Vian Hunter is one of 14 fashion designers selected to appear in the NBC 'Fashion Star' television show to begin airing in March. Winners will have their collections marketed in leading retail stores.

D.A. Davidson & Co. hires financial team from Morton Clarke

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

D.A. Davidson & Co., the largest full-service investment firm based in the Northwest, today announced it has hired the financial professionals of Morton Clarke, a Seattle broker-dealer and registered investment adviser with a focus on fixed income services and private client portfolio management.

Have a question? Junglr might have the answer

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

MIHS students ready to launch new social website.

The risk factor | Investing

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Balancing risk and return while protecting value. The past several years have been trying for many people planning for or entering retirement.

Finding ways to give, even after the holidays | Food column

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Just because Christmas and Thanksgiving are over does not meant the season of giving is over.

Gluten Free Foodies

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Timi Gustafson, R.D.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

The Scene

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Focus Northwest

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Mercer Island kids go sledding

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Video: Halloween on Mercer Island

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:50 PST

Photographer Chad Coleman records the action around town during trick or treat.

Do you support the school's bond? | Online poll

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

The Mercer Island School District has decided to ask voters for $196 million in a school bond, which will be put to voters on the April 17 ballot. After months of discussion over a variety of ideas, possibilities and other plans, the MISD board of directions made their decision.

Are you in favor of same-sex marriage being allowed in Washington? | Online poll

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

The Washington Legislature is considering a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage, and as of Monday, appears to have the votes to pass.

A reminder | Editorial

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

There is nothing like a healthy dose of rough weather to keep us all a bit humble. It is always good to be reminded that we really are not fully in charge of our lives.

Island Forum: Helping to protect kids

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

The city’s new Underage Drinking Ordinance took effect on Jan. 13.

Letter | Thinking about tolls

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

In consideration of tolling on I-90, W. Clark Powell’s letter to the editor on Feb. 1, 2012, was thought-provoking.

Letter | North end gridlock is untenable

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

Gridlock all throughout the North end of our city has become an everyday occurrence. Some of my coworkers who live off-Island have a shorter commute home than I do. This sort of nonsense is not what I envisioned when I chose to buy property on Mercer Island.

Letter | Need for new schools urgent, diligent work led to bond

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

We urge citizens of Mercer Island to support the upcoming school facilities bond to fund the construction of new elementary schools, a new middle school, additional classrooms and science labs at the high school, and a potential future school site.

Letter | Board should look at saving existing school buildings

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

Before going out to the voters with a bond request, the School Board should reconsider the current direction being taken to totally demolish and replace every square foot of our existing educational facilities.

Letter | ICW traffic lights present problem for observant Jews

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

I attend Congregation Shevet Achim, a Jewish Orthodox synagogue visible from Island Crest Way heading south just as it narrows to a single lane. Most of its members observe the Sabbath traditionally, which means pulling back on that day from acts of creation (as God did on the Seventh Day).

Letter | I-90 tolling may help ease Mercer Island traffic

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

Tolling will probably come to I-90 as an attempt to even out the traffic between SR-520 and I-90. Even if today’s increased I-90 traffic is bearable, after Sound Transit takes the I-90 express lanes from us, increased floating bridge traffic will once again be the major irritation of Island life it was before the present bridge was built.

Letter | Is it art?

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

For many months I had made a common assumption. It appeared to me that after years of promises the city was installing traffic lights along S.E. 27th Street.

Letter | Appreciation for mayor Jim Pearman

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:57:51 PST

Mercer Island is especially fortunate to have gifted individuals willing to share their gifts to benefit our community. Such is the case with Jim Pearman, a home-grown boy, who has certainly made good things happen for Mercer Island.