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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.

Mercer Island High School senior Luke Sincock celebrates his 3A state championship at 175 pounds on Feb. 20 at Mat Classic XXXVII at the Tacoma Dome.

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MIHS wrestlers notch state titles at Tacoma Dome

Islanders shine at Mat Classic XXXVII.

Photo courtesy of Kara Lucas
Mercer Island High School’s divers: Connor Carson (first), Asher Weeks (third) and Shane Kornblum (seventh) gather at the state meet.

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Islanders Dunn and Carson capture state titles at swim and dive meet

MIHS finishes third at King County Aquatic Center.

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‘Giving From the Heart’ at MIYFS Foundation fundraising breakfast

About 500 people attend annual Island event.

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Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair focuses on health and wellness, lifestyle enrichment and more

Free event is set for March 7.

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‘Sweethearts’: MI mother joins son for Seattle Children’s traditional photo shoot

Niko was born prematurely in November.

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FASPS appoints Martin as next head of school

A vital element of Barbara Martin’s educational mission is shaping students’ minds and hearts.

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Let’s play two: Shea competes for MIHS basketball and baseball teams

Whether it’s on the basketball court or the baseball diamond, Ewan Shea is always caught up in the…