I-1183 Upheld in Court, Here's Where to Buy Liquor on Mercer Island on Friday

The Washington State Supreme Court gave the green light for Friday's transition to private liquor sales by rejecting a lawsuit Thursday that claimed I-1183 violated the state's constitution.

Opponents had claimed the initiative violated state law because it contained a provision to set aside funding for public safety. Michael Subit, the attorney who represented those who filed the lawsuit, told The Seattle Times the ruling effectively marks the end of opponents' efforts against the new law.

"There's nowhere to go from here. On the issue of the constitutionality of a state statute, the Washington Supreme Court is the final word," Subit told the newspaper.

Mercer Island's closed earlier this year on April 26. According to the State Liquor Control Board (WALCB), the rights to the Mercer Island store were purchased by Shawn Cooprider of Seattle for $201,100. Plans to re-open the store have not been finalized.

Meanwhile, several Mercer Island stores have been granted spirits retailer licenses by WALCB. Here's the most recent list of five locations on the Island who currently hold active licenses (as of May 29), according to state records.