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Seattle bank robbery suspect shot by police on Mercer Island
Sep 09 2008, 12:11 PM A man suspected of robbing a bank in Seattle was shot by Seattle police detectives on Mercer Island Monday, according to Commander Leslie Burns of the Mercer Island Police Department.

Islander anthem
Islander Paget Knebel, a MIHS graduate, sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Seattle Mariners’ game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday at Safeco Field. - Chad Coleman/Mercer Island Reporter Sep 09 2008, 12:11 PM
352 to graduate, Friday
The Class of 2008 will graduate at 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 6, at Qwest. Tickets are on sale through Thursday at MIHS. - 2007 Reporter file photo Sep 09 2008, 12:10 PM
U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert visits Mercer Island
Rep. Kay Granger of Texas speaks to Women of Washington while Rep. Dave Riechert, at left, listens at the VFW Hall on Thursday, May 29. For the story, go to www.mi-reporter.com. The MIHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee would like to acknowledge and personally thank the following donors for their tremendous support and contributions in helping to make this year’s MIHS Staff Appreciation Week a great success. We thank the MIHS Boys Varsity Baseball players and their families for donating Mariners tickets, George Stokes/North end Shell Service Station, Suzy Skone/M.I. Auto Spa, Noah’s Bagels, Starbucks Coffee for all their contributions. Thank you to the many wonderful PTSA parent volunteers for generously offering your time and culinary contributions throughout the year. Sincerely, Leanne Reel, Anni Zilz and Elaine Ingram. story. - Chad Coleman/Mercer Island Reporter Sep 09 2008, 12:10 PM
Mercer Island spring sports rewind
Sean Perryman pitches to a Lakeside batter at Safeco Field. - Sep 09 2008, 1:56 PM
Traffic alert
Jun 03 2008, 1:55 PM Construction on

S.E. 40th Street

Police
Jun 03 2008, 1:56 PM Fraud

City briefs
Jun 03 2008, 1:56 PM Community Grants

Mercer Island Women’s Club is pleased to announce that the club raised over $13,000 this year for local charities. While the Mercer Island Women’s Club is primarily a social club, it also raises money to be donated to local charities voted upon by its 350 members. During the course of the year, the club holds several fundraisers including a Holiday Bazaar and auction, raffles, luncheons and wreath sales. After tallying this year’s votes, Civic Projects chairs Carolyn Holm and Helen Hitchcock announced the following grants:

• $2,500 to Eastside Domestic Violence, which provides life-saving services, support and accessibility to more than 6,000 victims of domestic violence in our communities.

Islanders honored
Jun 03 2008, 1:56 PM Perryman receives Lincoln Award

Fifty Island seniors ‘speak out’
A display for Older Americans Month at the Mercer Island library shows changes in technology over the years. - Chad Coleman/Mercer Island Reporter Jun 03 2008, 1:56 PM The Mercer Island Senior Commission entertained ideas from post-55-year-olds on May 30 about what is needed in this community for them.

Suggestions from as many as 50 drop-ins at the “Speak Out” event included greater transportation resources, a designated senior center at the Community Center at Mercer View, neighborhood-based “buddy” support or social networks, the creation of more affordable senior housing, reduced travel hazards such as the placement of additional marked and sound-signal crosswalks, and more in-home services and delivery of goods.