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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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Brewer and Hardy’s 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…

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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…

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) Unified hoops team placed second in Division II at the Unified Champion Schools state tournament on Feb. 28 at Eastmont Junior High in Wenatchee. Courtesy photo

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MIHS Unified basketball squad scores second place at state

Athletes learn life skills during the season.

Mercer Island School District (MISD) Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle and Associate Superintendent of Finance and Operations Matt Sullivan present a budget webinar. Screenshot from the MISD webinar

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MISD budget: ‘Financial challenges,’ staff reductions

Webinar focuses on declining student enrollment and more.

The Mercer Island Light Rail Station is located at 77th Avenue Southeast and 80th Avenue Southeast. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Vendors, volunteers can participate in MI Light Rail Station opening

Massive event is set for March 28.

Mercer Island High School’s girls basketball team prepares to play a game this season. Photo courtesy of Linda Kercher

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MIHS girls basketball team forms tight bonds during solid season

Islanders finish with a 19-7 record.

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City of MI lifts wastewater restrictions for affected properties

For nearly nine hours on Feb. 24, numerous north end Mercer Island properties were affected by a sewer…

State Sen. Lisa Wellman of the 41st Legislative District, right, speaks at a town hall on Feb. 21 as Rep. My-Linh Thai (left) and Rep. Janice Zahn listen. The event took place at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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Legislators discuss taxes, education funding and more at town hall

Trio also addresses ICE at 41st Legislative District event.