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Jon Madamba speaks at a vigil for his son, Rhys, who passed away on March 14. The gathering was held on March 19 at the Mercer Island High School amphitheater. Also pictured is Rhys’s best friend Louis Garry. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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MIHS holds vigil for student who passed away in car accident

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) community mourned the sudden passing of junior Rhys Madamba with a candlelight…

Presenter Ben Solomon teaches seniors about home care during an ElderMove Alliance seminar at Peter Kirk Senior Center in Kirkland. Courtesy photo

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Seniors benefit from ElderMove Alliance seminars

Former Mercer Island resident Mindy Garner, who began her real estate career locally, often returns to the area…

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MIHS to hold vigil for student who passed away in car accident

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) community is mourning the sudden passing of junior Rhys Madamba and will…

Pixie Hill Preschool students from left to right: Xander Yu, Hank Sargent, Clara Oberg, Arabella Altman, Serena Rock and Zora Zhou. Photo courtesy of Ashley Good

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Pixie Hill Preschool finds new home at Congregational Church on MI

After about seven months of searching, Pixie Hill Preschool found a new Mercer Island home at the end…

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MI School Board meeting highlights from March 12

Mercer Island School District’s March 12 board meeting featured numerous topics, including student recognition, proposed revisions to the…

Ed Pepple, center, was the head coach of the Mercer Island High School boys basketball team from 1967-2009. Reporter file photo

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MIHS gym floor and court to be named after legendary coach Pepple

Legendary Mercer Island High School (MIHS) boys head basketball coach Ed Pepple had a maximum impact on his…

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Public can weigh in on the city’s Transportation Improvement Program

As Mercer Island’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) update rolls along, residents are encouraged to participate in the process…

Mercer Island High School senior captain Chase Koehler fires away last season. Photos courtesy of Dash Karlinsky

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Koehler thrives as a pitcher and leader for MIHS baseball squad

It’s safe to say that Chase Koehler is thrilled to get his senior baseball season underway.

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Mercer Island continues to focus on compliance with comprehensive plan

Ever since the city of Mercer Island learned of an appeal to its 2024 comprehensive plan and a…

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MI murder suspects’ omnibus hearings continued to April

More than two years after Mercer Island resident Curtis Engeland’s body was recovered in the Grays Harbor County…

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Islander sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling $35 million from former company

Four months after being convicted on four counts of wire fraud, Mercer Island’s Nevin Shetty received a two-year…

The Mercer Island Light Rail Station will be open to riders beginning March 28. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Island business owners, residents share their thoughts on light rail

As Rick Haney strolled along 77th Avenue Southeast on a recent afternoon, the new Mercer Island Light Rail…

Elizabeth Gabbay. Courtesy photo

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NYHS senior Gabbay named a U.S. Presidential Scholars candidate

Northwest Yeshiva High School (NYHS) senior Elizabeth Gabbay is proud and honored to be named one of the…