Eastside real estate market may have found a ‘new normal’

All told, 262 single family residences and 38 condominiums changed hands on Mercer Island in 2011.

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News updated 8:48 AM February 3, 2012 0

Letter | Thinking about tolls

In consideration of tolling on I-90, W. Clark Powell’s letter to the editor on Feb. 1, 2012, was thought-provoking.

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Letters 12:55 PM February 3, 2012 0

Lilly's Restaurant serves up donations Feb. 8

Lilly's Restaurant is offering a 20 percent discount on all menu items, all day, on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Proceeds raised by Lilly's will be given to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) to support its ongoing work in the community.

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Community 12:27 PM February 3, 2012 0

IMS students compete with elite lacrosse team

Four students who attend Islander Middle School play for the Seattle Starz Girls Clash team this winter.

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Sports 10:50 AM February 3, 2012 0

WIAA 2012 proposed amendments

Yesterday, the WIAA released the proposed amendments for this spring. Notably, there is no amendment that seeks to add lacrosse as a sanctioned sport. You can read all of the amendments on the link, but one of the big ones this year is creation of a 10-day dead period after the spring state tournament and prior...

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Blogs 9:39 AM February 3, 2012 From the Goal Line, a Staff Blog

Jacksons convenience store closed for remodel

You may have noticed a chain-link fence around the Jacksons convenience store and Shell gas station on 78th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 29th Street.

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Business 3:19 PM February 2, 2012 0

Senate passes 'gay marriage' bill

Island Senator Steve Litzow voted for the measure, now headed to House

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News 11:48 AM February 2, 2012 0

Martin Literary Management signs book deal with Raffaele Sollecito

Martin Literary Management of Mercer Island has signed a book deal with Amanda Knox's former boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito.

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News updated 11:20 AM February 2, 2012 0

Connections event raises $110,000 for Jewish Federation

Three Mercer Island residents chaired the Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy event, “Connections 2012: The Power of Passion,” on Jan. 29.

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Community 10:46 AM February 2, 2012 0

Lake Washington tops Mercer Island | Prep girls basketball results

The Lake Washington girls basketball team topped Mercer Island on Wednesday, Feb. 1 with a 61-51 final score.

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Sports 10:32 AM February 2, 2012 Kirkland Reporter 0

Lake Washington holds strong against Mercer Island | Prep boys basketball results

In a battle between teams which have gone back and forth all season, Lake Washington had the last hurrah. The Kangs

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Sports 10:32 AM February 2, 2012 Kirkland Reporter 0