# mercer (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mercer. Page: Feed: --- ## [Weekend SR-18 lane closures near Maple Valley | Aug. 22-23](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/21/weekend-sr-18-closed-near-maple-valley-aug-22-23/) _2026-08-21 · Drew Dotson · Mercer Island Reporter_ There will be daytime lane closures on State Route 18 near Maple Valley this weekend. ## [High-schooler creates Roman Republic escape room on MI](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/21/high-schooler-creates-roman-republic-escape-room-on-mi/) _2026-08-21 · Andy Nystrom · Mercer Island Reporter_ Event will benefit Youth Eastside Services. ## [Lee will discuss ‘Reducing Homelessness: A Social Marketing Approach’ at Rotary meeting](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/21/lee-will-discuss-reducing-homelessness-a-social-marketing-approach-at-rotary-meeting/) _2026-08-21 · Reporter Staff · Mercer Island Reporter_ Nancy Lee will discuss “Reducing Homelessness: A Social Marketing Approach” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting on Sept. 1 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St. ## [Report seeks better King County Sheriff’s Office response to ICE](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/20/report-seeks-better-king-county-sheriffs-office-response-to-ice/) _2026-08-20 · none · Mercer Island Reporter_ The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has made seven community-driven recommendations to the King County Sheriff’s Office in a report on responding to increased federal immigration enforcement within the county. ## [Suspect shuts off bagel shop’s condenser, damaging goods | Mercer Island police blotter](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/20/suspect-shuts-off-bagel-shops-condenser-damaging-goods-mercer-island-police-blotter/) _2026-08-20 · Reporter Staff · Mercer Island Reporter_ Selected reports Aug. 11-17. ## [New initiative to support immigrants, refugees in King County](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/20/new-initiative-to-support-immigrants-refugees-in-king-county/) _2026-08-20 · madeleinegoldberger · Mercer Island Reporter_ In partnership with Renton Regional Community Foundation (RRCF) and other local organizations, a new county initiative will help support immigrant and refugee communities throughout King County. ## [MI residents can weigh in on e-bikes through survey](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/20/mi-residents-can-weigh-in-on-e-bikes-through-survey/) _2026-08-20 · Reporter Staff · Mercer Island Reporter_ With the popularity of e-bikes rising on Mercer Island, the city has released a survey for residents to weigh in on how the bikes are used and perceived in the community, according to a city social media post. ## [Popular MI Old Friends Club adds a second day of weekly gatherings](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/20/popular-mi-old-friends-club-adds-a-second-day-of-weekly-gatherings/) _2026-08-20 · Andy Nystrom · Mercer Island Reporter_ Mercer Island’s Old Friends Club has become so popular that organizers have added another day of laughter, learning and belonging. ## [Lens of Youth makes an impact on Mercer Island and beyond](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/19/lens-of-youth-makes-an-impact-on-mercer-island-and-beyond/) _2026-08-19 · Andy Nystrom · Mercer Island Reporter_ Nonprofit promotes inclusion and advocating for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. ## [Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/19/renton-places-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/) _2026-08-19 · Drew Dotson · Mercer Island Reporter_ The city of Renton has temporarily banned data centers from the city, Monday night. ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HojJjrxCwhcO) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## [King County Elections posts final LD 41 primary results](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/19/king-county-elections-posts-final-ld-41-primary-results/) _2026-08-19 · Reporter Staff · Mercer Island Reporter_ Janice Zahn and Elle Nguyen are headed to the Nov. 3 general election. ## [NPS proposes opening bridge to Grove of Patriarchs | National Park Service](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/19/nps-proposes-opening-bridge-to-grove-of-patriarchs-national-park-service/) _2026-08-19 · none · Mercer Island Reporter_ The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years. ## [MIHS ranked fifth in Washington by U.S. News & World Report](https://www.mi-reporter.com/2026/08/18/mihs-ranked-fifth-in-washington-by-u-s-news-world-report/) _2026-08-18 · Andy Nystrom · Mercer Island Reporter_ School is ranked 260th in the nation.