Senn will lead Department of Children, Youth, and Families
2024年12月18日 · “Supporting kids and families has been a longstanding priority of mine,” said Senn. “After more than a decade of shaping policy in this critical space, I am honored to be asked to serve as Secretary of the Department of Children, Youth and Families and look forward to creating direct, meaningful impact for our most vulnerable communities.”
Mercer Island 2024: A year in review | Mercer Island Reporter
2024年12月22日 · January • Sharaka foreign delegates visit Northwest Yeshiva High School: Northwest Yeshiva High School (NYHS) junior Didi Desmond said it was an eye-opening experience when foreign delegates from the Sharaka nongovernmental organization visited the Mercer Island school and spoke with students about their hope for peace in the Middle East on …
Brian L. Comstock | Obituary | Mercer Island Reporter
Brian L. Comstock: A Life of Dedication and Adventure Passed Away Peacefully on November 15, 2024 Brian L. Comstock, beloved family man and distinguished attorney, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 92.
Majority of MI without power following massive wind storm
2024年11月20日 · “Checking on neighbors, especially those who are elderly, is very helpful,” the city said. On the storm cleanup front, the city has activated two debris collection sites at the Homestead Park parking lot and the South Mercer Playfields parking lot during daylight hours for residents to drop off leaves, branches and other vegetation strewn about overnight.
MISD budget webinar highlights budget crisis, community advocacy
2025年1月13日 · The Mercer Island School District (MISD) held a budget webinar on Jan. 9, addressing pressing concerns, including a projected $3 million deficit, enrollment trends, and recent incidents at Islander Middle School (IMS). Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle and Executive Finance and Operations Director Matt ...
‘School Funding Crisis’ town hall set for Jan. 8/ Briefs
2024年12月17日 · The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) sent the Reporter a statement, which reads in part: “At the state level, OSPI continues to advocate for the Legislature to ensure that the state’s investments in K–12 education keep up with inflation. Compared to 2018, the state is now sending out $1,000 less per student when adjusted for inflation.
Stephen Daniel Penny | Obituary | Mercer Island Reporter
December 9, 1935-September 19, 2024 Stephen D. (Steve) Penny, 88, of Mercer Island, WA, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, of natural causes.
Obituaries - Mercer Island Reporter
Paul William Romppanen of Mercer Island, beloved father, grandfather, great- grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age…
MI organizations receive 4Culture Doors Open grants
2024年12月18日 · Mercer Island’s Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) and Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) notched Doors Open grants from King County’s 4Culture funding agency.
Early general election results are released | Mercer Island Reporter
2024年11月5日 · Also in the 41st, State Rep. Pos. 1 Tana Senn (D) has 67.64% of the votes (46,895) and leads Emily Tadlock (R) with 32.15% (22,293). Senn shared her reaction regarding the Nov. 5 results with the Reporter: “My strong election night numbers and the defeat of Initiatives 2109, 2117 and 2124 sends a clear message that our community cares deeply …