Sunday, January 29, 2012
Free disposal of branches, tree limbs and other wood debris left in the wake of recent wind and snow storms.
King County Executive Dow Constantine has cleared the way for free disposal of branches, tree limbs and other wood debris left in the wake of recent wind and snow storms. “We have made it easy for residents to dispose of debris so they can quickly put the storms of last week behind them and move on with life,” said Executive Constantine. Free wood debris recycling for King County residents will be available on Jan. 28-29, and again on Feb. 4-5 at four locations: The collection sites and events are exclusively for wood debris from the recent storms. Stumps, logs and limbs no longer than six feet in length are allowed – no brush, leaves, grass clippings, sod or soil can be accepted. These events are open to all King County residents. People …
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Mercer Island City Hall
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Garbage and recycling collection is canceled today due to inclement weather.
Allied Waste Services, a Republic Services Company, will not collect garbage on Friday, recycling and yard waste from its customers on Mercer Island, Bellevue and the Eastside due to inclement weather. Residential collection of recycle, yard waste and garbage is suspended but critical commercial accounts will be serviced on a limited basis. Weather-related service disruptions are made on a day-to-day basis. According to the press release, residents should put out a double load on their regular collection day next week. Allied Waste picks up garbage and recycling on Mercer Island five days a week (check an image of the service map attached to the right of this story). We will post updates to our websites and will send additional …
In response to the extended power outages on Mercer Island, the city of Mercer Island will keep the Community Center open as a warming shelter until 9 p.m. tonight.
Puget Sound Energy says that it may be another 12 hours or more prior to power being restored on Mercer Island. A PSE Service Alert notifcation for the community confirmed that Puget Sound Energy crews are busy working on downed power lines on the 4600 and 5300 blocks of East Mercer Way (and the intersection w/ SE 53rd Place). Trees laden with wet snow and ice as a result of yesterday's ice storm fell into power lines there, closing the roadway and cutting off power to 1,500 Mercer Island homes. "We have been told there are PSE crews on the Island, and they are beyond the assessment phase, working on repairs," said Mercer Island Assistant City Manager Glenn Boettcher. In response to the local power outages, the Mercer Island Community and …
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Mercer Island Community and Event Center
8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA
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The National Weather Service has issued wind and flood advisories for early Saturday for the region.
Update, 5:40 p.m. Friday: We may be thawing out, but now comes the threat of strong winds and urban flooding. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for most of Western Washington from midnight Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. From the advisory: Southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph will develop after midnight tonight and continue Saturday morning. Impacts: gusty winds may snap tree branches and cause local power outages. Areas with tree and limb damage caused by the ice storm may see numerous additional falling limbs. Beware snags which are likely to fall when the wind increases overnight. And an urban and small stream flood advisory for rain and melting snow is also in effect in much of the region, including …
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The snow is still falling in some areas this evening, which may come with accumulations of snow, but will give over to rain by Friday. However, the snow may take its time thawing.
Update: 5 p.m. The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a winter weather advisory for snow and freezing rain on Mercer Island and the surrounding Seattle area which is in effect until 4 a.m. Friday. The snow and freezing rain will continue tonight with accumulations of between one to two inches of snow, and change over to all rain early Friday morning, the weather service reported. While temperatures from Friday afternoon to Saturday are forecast to have highs in the low to mid-40s and lows in the high 30s, which all is above freezing, the temperature isn’t conducive to a quick thaw, though that it unpredictable, the weather service said. Stay on top of the Winter Weather and snow at Mercer Island Patch by checking our Winter …
All Mercer Island schools will remain closed for a third day on Friday, Jan. 20 due to snow and ice conditions.
Update 10 p.m. Jan. 19: All schools on Mercer Island, private and public, have announced they will be closed Friday, Jan. 20. This includes Northwest Yeshiva High School, which is tried to hold final exams this week but never opened due to the snow and ice. Here's what NYHS posted on their website: NYHS will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 20th due to weather. Final exams will be held next week (Monday thru Thursday). Weather permitting, we will be opening the building at school from 9am to 9:30am this Sunday, January 22nd for students to pick up study material. Enjoy the snow. Stay warm and safe. ... Original Story: For a third day in-a-row, the Mercer Island School District has canceled classes for Friday because of the weather. …
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Mercer Island School District #400
4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Garbage service on Mercer Island is reduced or canceled for a third day due to snow and ice on local roads.
Update, 10 a.m. Jan. 19: Allied Waste has suspended garbage service on Mercer Island for Thursday, Jan. 19. Original Story: The following press release was issued by Mercer Island garbage service provider Allied Waste: Due to inclement weather, the Bellevue, Lynnwood, Seattle and Kent offices of Allied Waste/Republic Services are closed on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Recycle/yard waste/garbage collection will be suspended for today. Our recycle facility at 3rd & Lander (MRF) in Seattle is also closed today but the scale is open (Kent Division is running only emergency accounts). If your normal collection day is Wednesday, please be advised that you may put up to double your load out on your next regularly scheduled collection day.
A map of Mercer Island's hilly streets and roads (as of 9:30 a.m.) show what's closed due to snow and ice.
Due to the heavy snowfall overnight and continuing this morning, Mercer Island Police have barricaded several roads that are deemed too icy and hazardous to drive on. The following is a list of road closures, as of 9:30 a.m. Wednesday: In response to the weather event that is forecasted for today and tomorrow, here are some helpful tips and links that can provide the current status of roads and weather. The following is a directory of non-emergency help lines: http://www.kingcounty.gov/LinksByZip Businesses and residents are reminded to keep their sidewalks clear to help pedestrians walk safely. Pedestrians should be cautious on snow or ice covered surfaces. Current weather status: NWS current advisory for King County King County …
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Mercer Island Police Department
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Allied Waste, which provides garbage and recycling services to Mercer Island and other neighboring Eastside communities, has resumed residential service Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Allied Waste/Republic Services resumed limited residential service on Mercer Island Tuesday morning, according to a press release. Services are running on schedule, but limited to flat terrain due to snow and ice conditions. Hilly streets and areas with significant ice will prevent collection. Local areas with limited service today Bellevue, Mercer Island, Sammamish, Issaquah, Kenmore, and unincorporated areas of North King County. Residents who are missed due to the inclement weather may put up to a double load out on their regular collection day next week. "We will continue to provide updates today and throughout the week to notify you of any changes due to inclement weather," said Allied Waste spokesperson Anne Laughlin.
The Mercer Island School District has called for a 2-hour delay in opening school and Metro buses remain on snow routes Tuesday thanks to snow on the ground and in the forecast.
The Mercer Island School District has announced school will resume two hours late Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, as the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Winter Weather Advisories for both Tuesday and Wednesday. All MISD Tuesday morning activities are canceled, and morning sessions of high school band, world language programs, kindergarten, preschool and Kids Company are canceled. According to the district, officials will assess weather conditions in the morning so stay tuned to your local radio and TV stations, schoolreport.org and the district web site for further announcements. Elsewhere on Mercer Island, the following schools also delayed opening or closed for the day: According to the latest NWS advisory, three inches of snowfall …
