Week in Review: March 6 - March 12

Throughout the week up to Sunday morning, these were the top stories on Mercer Island Patch:

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

The Google Person Finder Tool is helping people relay information about those missing in Japan after Friday’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake.

Dayligh Saving Time will start March 13.

The Mercer Island couple were traveling on a business trip and staying in Tokyo when the 8.9 magnitude quake hit.

FRIDAY, MARCH 11

Tsunami Warnings — meaning waves are imminent — are in place for Oregon, California and Hawaii.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

Islanders mark Lent with reflections on life's lacks, excesses, and lots of pancakes.

Metro's proposed strategic plan gives new measures for determining how to distribute service in the midst of an ongoing revenue shortfall.

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

The City Council appears ready to offer developers another enticement to build affordable housing in Mercer Island's Town Center.

Mercer Island's Parent Edge wants to empower and help parents, teachers and school staff.

MONDAY, MARCH 7

 Tomorrow, President Obama plans to formally nominate Gary Locke, former Washington Governor and now Commerce Secretary, as Ambassador to China. 

 The City of Mercer Island has set a second public hearing on the city's Draft Shoreline Master Plan for March 16.

Police Blotter (Feb 28 - March 1): Mercer Island Police release report of human skull found on Whidbey Island.