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Friday Traffic Alert: I-90 Lane Closures, Presidential…

A visit by Pres. Barack Obama and WSDOT lane striping and testing inside the Mt. Baker Tunnel…

Top News February 17, 2012 at 04:54 am

0 Recommend Lauren Padgett

Obama to Nominate Former Gov. Gary Locke as US Ambassador to…

Tomorrow, President Obama plans to formally nominate Gary Locke, former Washington Governor…

Top News March 7, 2011 at 10:25 pm

Mercer Islander Bill Russell Awarded Medal of Freedom in…

The former NBA Boston Celtics five-time League MVP and first African-American NBA coach was…

Around Town February 17, 2011 at 04:03 pm

0 Recommend Jenny Manning

Presidential Visit Update (w/VIDEO): Obama Says…

The president's message at the Boeing plant in Everett on Friday was simple: work hard, play…

Business February 17, 2012 at 10:32 pm

IMS Whiz Kid Invited to White House Science Fair

IMS eighth-grader Jasper Hugunin is an exhibitor at the second-annual White House Science Fair…

Schools February 9, 2012 at 11:21 pm

President Obama Stops in Hunts Point for Fundraiser at…

The President of the United States Barack Obama made a campaign fundraising stop at Hunts…

Top News July 26, 2012 at 03:36 am

Poll: What is the State of the U.S. Compared with a Year…

All around King County, supporters of Pres. Barack Obama are holding State of the Union…

Government January 23, 2012 at 10:39 pm

VP Nominee Paul Ryan in Medina, Bellevue for Private…

Paul Ryan's stops this afternoon to include a $1,000 per person reception, and then a $25,000…

Government September 10, 2012 at 09:07 pm

$5000 Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship goes to MIHS Senior…

Thirteen MIHS Senior girls were honored in a reception sponsored by the Stanley Ann Dunham…

Schools May 14, 2011 at 06:48 am

0 Recommend Diane Taylor

Who's Mercer Island's Person of the Year?

TIME magazine named President Obama their person of the year for the second time. Tell us who…

Top News December 31, 2012 at 10:16 pm

0 Recommend Ken Stone

Scholarship Named After Pres. Obama's Mother Now Accepting…

The 2013 Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship is an award of $5,000 for higher education expenses…

Schools January 24, 2013 at 05:01 pm

Obama's Sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, Shares Memories of their…

Maya Soetoro-Ng, President Barack Obama's sister, and longtime Mercer Island residents…

Top News April 20, 2013 at 08:55 pm

Obama's Sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, is the Special Guest of…

Stanley Ann Dunham, the mother of President Barack Obama and his sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, was…

Schools April 3, 2013 at 07:31 am

Congressman Smith Responds to President's Economic…

Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA9) responded to President Barack Obama's State of the Union…

Government February 14, 2013 at 10:44 am

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During…

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it…

Government October 8, 2012 at 03:34 am

0 Recommend Margaret Santjer

Gun, Ammo Sales Heat Up Along With Talk of Assault Weapons…

Gun shops in Bellevue and the Seattle region have been swamped with customers since President…

Business January 18, 2013 at 04:09 am

Turnout Low But Enthusiasm High at Democratic Caucuses

Health care was a big issue for Mercer Island Democrats who caucused at West Mercer Elementary…

Government April 24, 2012 at 04:29 pm

Mercer Island High School Student Attends 2013 Presidential…

MIHS senior Zane Khatib received the opportunity of a lifetime as he traveled to the nation's…

Schools January 26, 2013 at 01:30 am

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The Art of Fiscal Cliff-Diving

Don't be a schmuk when it's time for the dive. Go down in style. Make a statement. Enjoy the…

Mike Shortall's Blog December 11, 2012 at 03:32 pm

Dunham Scholarship Applications Due March 12

The $5000 scholarship was created in the memory of MIHS alumna and US President Barack Obama's…

Schools March 7, 2012 at 04:50 pm

Olympic Fun Day Is Saturday, July 28

Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.

Sports July 26, 2012 at 02:50 pm

0 Recommend Brent Champaco

VIDEO: Santorum Energizes Tacoma Crowd Despite Vocal…

Tacoma police escorted at least two protesters out of the crowd at the Washington State…

Government February 14, 2012 at 05:38 am

Political Signs Stolen From Mercer Island Yard, Resident…

A Mercer Island resident says the half-dozen political signs in her yard disappeared over the…

Government November 5, 2012 at 06:28 pm

0 Recommend Lisa Baumann

Scholarship Directors Reflect on Dunham's True Legacy

Local residents seek to highlight the legacy of Mercer Island High School grad Stanley Ann…

Volunteering November 30, 2010 at 04:08 am

0 Recommend Diane Taylor

Fiscal Cliff: Most Mercer Island Families Will Pay $7,830…

Mercer Island will pay more than most if no compromise is reached and rates increase;…

Government December 31, 2012 at 06:53 am

0 Recommend Beth Lawton

Newt Gingrich Calls for Expanded Oil Production in Puget…

The Republican presidential primary candidate — known for his rhetorical bombast — urged…

Government February 25, 2012 at 10:47 pm

0 Recommend Brian Soergel

Update: Citizens Picket Rep. Reichert's Office Over Debt…

A gathering of around 75 people tried to enter U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert's office and…

Government July 27, 2011 at 12:46 am