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“Real” Bookstore Inks Deal With “Fake” Newspaper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mercer Island, Washington, March 22, 2017 — Local retailer and long-time community stalwart Island Books announced today that they have entered into a strategic business…

ST3 Tax Increase Spurs Calls For “UniTeslafication” Shocked by the sudden increase in vehicle excise taxes spurred by the passage of ST3, Mercer Island families are fighting back the one way they can: “UniTeslafication”, or…

Mercer Island residents responded angrily to last week’s Times editorial supporting the city’s lawsuit against Sound Transit, arguing that its position will harden regional opposition to Islanders’ efforts to protect their I-90 SOV access. “Thanks for…

Facing massive local traffic disruption due to the impending closure of the I-90 center roadway, the Mercer Island City Council unanimously approved a motion to start a GoFundMe campaign to build a new, Mercer Island-only…

Mercer Island officials announced yesterday that they would welcome refugees fleeing persecution in other countries, provided they have a net worth of at least seven figures. With this announcement, the city joins a chorus of communities…

City officials announced this week that they are hosting a screaming session to solicit feedback from Islanders on the upcoming light rail project and related changes to I-90 access. The session will be held this Thursday, January 19th…

Faced with the closure of the I-90 bridges’ center roadway later this year, local concerned citizens are mobilizing to preserve Mercer Island’s special access to the I-90 HOV lanes. Among these efforts is an innovative…