Mercer Island Patch Week in Review: April 18-23

Throughout the week up to Sunday morning, these were the top stories on Mercer Island Patch:

Monday, April 18

Mercer Island has several personal trainers who can create a personalized plan for anyone of any age in a jiffy.

Paul Allen dishes on his former business partner and teenage chum, Bill Gates.

Tuesday, April 19

Lakeridge and West Mercer Elementary school third graders chatted with the author of "Saltwater Taffy" Sunday night on Skype.

The Mercer Island resident gives the reader an unprecedented look into his life in an autobiography that is available starting today, April 19.

Wednesday, April 20

Mercer Island resident Klos, 84, is alleged to have stolen over $1.4 million from investors, including several Mercer Island families.

Mercer Island's Youth Theatre Northwest sends two members to a prestigious dramatic arts festival.

(April 11-16) Police have no leads on an arson suspect believed to be responsible for trying to set a house fence ablaze early Saturday morning. A car parked infront of the residence was also allegedly targeted.

Thursday, April 21

The State Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit brought forth by Bellevue developer Kemper Freeman and others that sought to block an agreement that would have led to light rail on Interstate 90.

Rambaldini, a senior and team captain at Eastside Catholic, scored a total of 11 goals last week against Lynnwood and Skyline.

Friday, April 22

Broadcast highlights to be featured on KONG TV’s AAA Washington Varsity News and SeattleTimes.com

Students show off the steps they have learned to stop bullying when they see it happening.

Several "Unlimited Light" hydroplane boat racers returned for their "Annual Spring Training" event for the fourth-year running, but a mechanical mishap nearly marred the event.

Saturday, April 23

Lawmakers are struggling with a $5 billion budget deficit, and it's not clear yet how cuts will affect Mercer Island.

The Mercer Island High School softball team beat Federal Way earlier this week for its first win since 2008.