City Council Race Heats Up, Islanders Reach Playoffs and Other Top Stories of the Week

MONDAY, OCT. 3

The following information from Sept. 19 - 29 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

New director announces reemergence of youth drama and dance classes at the JCC

Seventh grade students from Islander Middle School unveiled their picks for best books in each genre with brochures they created last year for this year's sixth grade students

TUESDAY, OCT. 4

Working at Mercer Island High School since 2005, Harrison's last day as principal is Oct. 13.

Local citizens on the Mercer Island School District's 21st Century Facility Planning Committee discuss their findings with the school board.

A new memoir by Island resident Suzanne Morrison is full of warm and witty recollections of a pretentious yoga retreat in Bali that helped her gain a spiritual perspective on her life.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

Hague Explains Recent Bike Collision With MI Resident

The King County Councilwoman spent two nights hospitalized after the crash on a charity ride.

The iconic co-founder of Apple Inc. was 56.

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

One of the oldest businesses on Mercer Island, Mercer Island Florist, is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this month with giveaways and memories.

Mercer Island is one of 14 gatherings nationwide where the latest generation of electric vehicles will be on display Oct. 16 at the Luther Burbank Park north parking lot.

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

Water Polo seeks a win after a decade of dominance.

High-Octane Islanders Offense Powers 42-14 Win Over Mt. Si

MIHS student Ryan Rouillard has the scoop on the Islanders improving to 3-1 in KingCo 3A league play.

Text-message trap is used to capture financial information and drain credit card and bank accounts.

A stand-out business at the Mercer Island Farmer's Market, Island Apiaries of Whidbey Island aims to educate customers about bees and honey, not just sell them something sweet.

Working Washington members flew a 100-foot-tall balloon banner over the I-90 Floating Bridge entrance on the Seattle side during today's morning and evening rush-hour commutes to raise awareness of the American Jobs Act.

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Due to the Columbus Day holiday, registration forms must be postmarked by Saturday, Oct. 8.

Ghoulies and beasties and things that go bump in the night all from the King County Library System.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9

Reichert: Anti-Wall Street Protesters Have 'Valid Point'

Local congressman Dave Reichert responds to concerns about jobs, unemployment and the anti-Wall Street protests with Q13 FOX News correspondent C.R. Douglass.