Freight or fire: King County’s trash problem
Should we ship away waste or build an incinerator?
News
Week one of “Viadoom” is viadud on Eastside
WSDOT works with commuters to minimize impacts during Seattle’s longest major highway closure.
Inslee pushes state capital gains tax
The tax would raise $975 million in revenue during fiscal year 2021.
Sports
Edgar Martinez finally makes the Hall of Fame
In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets the Cooperstown call.
Berry takes top spot at Cal International Marathon
Mercer Island resident clinches a spot at the USA Olympic trials.
Northwest
Washington indigenous communities push for action to address violence against women
A new law seeks to strength data collection on missing and murdered indigenous women.
Exit poll indicates Washington voters still support climate change action
State environmental organizations’ poll points to continuing support for carbon-reducing measures.
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Berry takes top spot at Cal International Marathon
Lakeridge Elementary first grader wins NASA art calendar contest
Aljoya wins Mercer Island business of the year award
Budget cuts force Mercer Island Community and Event Center to reduce hours
Solarize program leads to 45 new installations on Mercer Island
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Washington indigenous communities push for action to address violence against women
Students honored for work on Mercer Island High School’s radio station
Longtime Islander and veteran Huston Riley dies
Rates to go up as city of Mercer Island switches garbage contractors