Lifestyles - Mercer Island Reporter

Sisters reunite after 18 years

Eighteen years ago in the small town of Pu San in South Korea, a poor family said goodbye to their 7-year-old daughter who was heading to the United States for cleft palate surgery and, they hoped, for a better life than they could provide for her.

Back To School 98040 available Sept. 1

The Mercer Island Reporter's 98040 publication publishes today, Sept. 1. Copies are available at the Reporter office, but are not in paper stands due to limited copies printed. The Reporter regrets any inconvenience to readers.

A banner day in downtown Mercer Island

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Mercer Island Arts Council. In a multipurpose approach to celebrate it's silver anniversary, beautify Town Center and lure new business into town, the council proposed a banner art project.

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Adventure Playground draws curious kids outside

Islanders of all ages are going gangbusters over a free-form play experience called the “Adventure Playground.” Children ages 4 through 13, parents and volunteers are wild over the concept, said Adventure Park coordinator Ann Grabler.

Remembering to stay alert to the world around us

Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of the surrender ceremony that ended World War II. On Sept. 2, 1945, the eyes of the world focused on history’s stage and a performance that would not soon be forgotten. That was the day when General Douglas MacArthur (with his Parker fountain pen in hand) conducted a symphony of peace aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. This version of “victory at sea” would be repeatedly captured on film and newsreel.

A look at the Everett press

On Tuesday, the Mercer Island Reporter staff, including the editor, reporters, advertising executive, office coordinator, graphic designer and an intern, visited the Everett Printing Facility where the Reporter is printed weekly.

Everett press cranks out Mercer Island Reporter

This week the Mercer Island Reporter staff, including the editor, reporters, advertising executive, graphic designer, office coordinator and an intern, toured the Everett Printing Facility where the Reporter is printed each week.

Restaurant meals at home

When I took my first bite of the delectable banana cake served at Monsoon, I wanted to know how they got it to be so out-of-this-world moist and how they made that killer coconut sauce that complemented it so perfectly. Have you ever thought to yourself how great it would be to make some of your favorite restaurant dishes in your own kitchen, taught to you by the actual chefs who created them? I have. That’s why I’m absolutely over-the-moon in love with “Dining in Seattle: Past & Present.”

$23.8 million Mercer Island mansion has one of Zillow's top 10 pools

The swimming pool at a $23.8 million mansion for sale near Faben Point on Mercer Island has been named to a list of top 10 swimming pools at homes presently offered for sale across the nation. The list of luxury residences was compiled by the real estate company Zillow.