Mercer Kiwanis continues fireworks tradition

Mercer Island hit by recession

Caditz to run for Mercer Island School Board seat

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Where to Get Fireworks on Mercer Island

As we learned last year, you can’t watch the Bellevue fireworks from Luther Burbank Park.  But you can buy fireworks and set them off on the Island.
The Kiwanis are selling...

Steamboats of Lake Washington

It’s been a while since we had a history post. But recently I came across an article on the steamboats of Lake Washington that brought up the subject, together with a couple...

Boys and Girls Club PEAK Project Breaks Ground

This morning at 10 am, the Mercer Island Boys and Girls club broke ground on a new facility at the Mercer Island High School campus.
From the official press release:
More than...

Another View to the World

CIEE is looking for host families to open their homes and hearts and welcome an international exchange student into their community. Students will be arriving in August to spend...

Washington 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Washington Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
4th of July Splash Festival, Aberdeen, WA - July 4, 2009
4th of July Celebration,...

Two Clutch Saves for Mercer Island Education

Budget are being cut deeply everywhere around Puget Sound as the state deals with a $9 billion budget shortfall. Education hasn’t been spared, from the UW to massive layoffs...

An Invitation to our Mercer Island Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Mercer Island, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Mercer Island area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Washington’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

Weekend Activities in and around Mercer Island

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Mercer Island organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Mercer Island is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Mercer Island area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

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