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Turning over a new leaf on life at Rotary Park | Hamer. For four hours on Sunday, Oct. 27, a super group of folks raked a large “Leaf Labyrinth.”. By John Hamer, For the Reporter • November 4, 2024 1:39 pm. Rotary Club rocks it with the rakes. Turn over …
Islanders can review the city’s draft comprehensive plan
Oct 4, 2024 · It’s been two years in development, and now Mercer Island’s 2024 city council draft comprehensive plan is available for public review. This 20-year horizon plan focuses on land use, housing, transportation, utilities, capital facilities, shoreline master program policies, economic development and parks and open space.
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Sephardic Day at the J celebrates rich cultural heritage and …
Oct 7, 2024 · More than 700 people from the greater Seattle area gathered at the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on Mercer Island on Sept. 29 for the highly anticipated Sephardic Day, a vibrant celebration of Sephardic culture, history and traditions. Sephardic Judaism includes the traditions and religious practices of Jews from Spain and Portugal ...
MIHS netters notch undefeated regular season | Mercer Island …
Oct 14, 2024 · MIHS netters notch undefeated regular season. October 14, 2024 11:30 am. Mercer Island High School’s boys varsity tennis team swung to a 13-0 regular season and won the Kingco Crest Conference. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District. Mercer Island High School’s boys varsity tennis team swung to a 13-0 regular season and won the ...
Multiple instances of vandalism reported at property | Mercer …
Oct 10, 2024 · Vehicle prowl: Someone broke into a vehicle and stole a garage door opener in the 7900 block of Southeast 72nd Street. “This is a good reminder that it is not best practice to keep your garage door opener to be easily discovered inside your vehicle, especially if you park outside of a secured garage,” Mercer Island Police Department notes.
MIHS junior Moncaster thrives in the dives | Mercer Island Reporter
Oct 10, 2024 · Diving is exciting, and scary, says Maya Moncaster. When the Mercer Island High School junior steps up to the board, challenges await and there has been a mental block to overcome when it’s time to nail an array of difficult backward and inward dives that involve flips and twists. It took her about a year to conquer that mental block with ...
Islanders attend ‘October 7: One Year Later’ commemoration in …
Oct 8, 2024 · Andy Nystrom/ staff photo. Rabbi Daniel Weiner called it a somber and soulful commemoration of Oct. 7, 2023. Amy Lavin, CEO of the Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on Mercer Island, said that amid these tough times she has reached for “tikvah,” the Hebrew word for hope. During an October 7: One Year Later event at the Temple De Hirsch ...
King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter
Oct 10, 2024 · The King County Sheriff’s Office got a new helicopter, replacing a helicopter from 1973. Deputy pilot Tony Mullinax said they’ve been attempting to get a new helicopter for years, with their backup being from 1973, and their main helicopter dating from 2008. Mullinax said they scrapped the 1973 helicopter and got about a million dollars out ...
City carves out Halloween events | Mercer Island Reporter
Oct 7, 2024 · City carves out Halloween events. The city of Mercer Island will hold a Town Center Trick or Treating event from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 25 and a Pumpkin Walk from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Mercerdale Park. The free, family-friendly trick or treating event will feature participating businesses handing out goodies. Look for the pumpkin decal in their windows.