About Mercer Island, WA
Mercer Island is a part of the King County region in the area of Washington known for its ranking as the wealthiest city in Washington State based on per capita income and summer Seafair celebration. Major attractions include the East Channel Bridge and the Calkins Hotel. Each year in the summer season there is performance by the Blue Angels during Seattle's summer Seafair celebration. The Sister city of Mercer Island as per Sister Cities International is Thonon-les-Bains, France. The biggest schools here are Islander Middle School and Mercer Island High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Mercer Island is Homer M Hadley Memorial Bridge, the fifth longest floating bridge on Earth. Famous persons from Mercer Island include Paul G Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and Alan R Mulally, Ford CEO.