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Mercer Island High School senior lacrosse captain Will Baxter. Photo courtesy of Ari Stoffer

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Baxter gets an adrenaline rush from playing lacrosse

Senior has been playing the game for nine years.

Artistic Director Paul Caldwell leads the Seattle Men’s Chorus through its performance on May 5 at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Seattle Men’s Chorus brings LGBTQ+ allyship program to MI students

Members of the Seattle Men’s Chorus delivered a powerful message of allyship for the LGBTQ+ community to Mercer…

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Mercer Island man tied to drug trafficking ring sentenced to prison

Local resident possessed a stockpile of firearms.

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A member of Praesidium, a nationwide abuse-prevention and intervention firm, makes a presentation to Mercer Island middle school and elementary staff on April 29.

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MISD updates progress with student safety committee

Mercer Island School District (MISD) released a video to update the community on the progress of the Student…

A barge filled with about 200 tons of debris from Lake Washington is pulled past the boiler building off Luther Burbank Park. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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MIPD Marine Patrol Unit, city maintenance crews engage in lake debris cleanup

For the last month and a half or so, the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) Marine Patrol Unit…

The Mercer Island Hawkins family of Nash, Charlotte, Cooper, Jill and Doug. Courtesy photo

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MI’s Hawkins family raising funds for rare disease research

Two of the Hawkins children have the FAM177A1 genetic disorder.

Mercer Island High School junior midfielder Camilla Manfredo (15) controls the ball during a recent match. Photo courtesy of Kirsten Kinkead

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Manfredo gets hyped up about playing lacrosse

MIHS junior has committed to play at Elon University.

Joel McHale entertains the crowd as emcee of the Mercer Island Schools Foundation annual fundraising Breakfast of Champions on April 28 in the Mercer Island High School gym. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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McHale brings laughter to Breakfast of Champions

MIHS grad emcees Mercer Island Schools Foundation annual fundraiser.

The vehicle involved in an Oct. 12, 2024, incident in Bellevue and on Interstate 90 at Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Man sentenced to prison for unlawful possession of a destructive device

Incident began in Bellevue, ended on I-90 at Mercer Island.

Sara Baker and her daughter Lily, 2 and a half years old, visit with bunnies at the Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) Circus on April 25 at Islander Middle School. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Circus tradition continues for 60th year

Popular event takes place at Islander Middle School.

The Mercer Island High School Unified basketball team joined school board members at the April 23 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Crest community speaks out about importance of program

Crest Learning Center was on the minds and within the powerful voices of many people April 23 at…

Mercer Island High School senior pitcher Will Turba. Photo courtesy of Linda Kercher

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Turba and the Islanders are winning big this season

Senior pitcher has committed to play at Pacific University.

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MI City Council and staff focus on comprehensive plan compliance

Mercer Island City Councilmembers took the next step in the city’s road to its 2024 comprehensive plan compliance…