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Photo courtesy of City of Mercer Island                                A cougar was captured by security footage on Aug. 5.

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WDFW: Mercer Island cougar sighting ‘not unheard of’

The animal has not been spotted since the initial report was made

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Islanders encouraged to participate in National Night Out

No funding for city celebration, responder visits this year

Pair found with gunshot wounds at Luther Burbank identified as Cle Elum couple

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Pair found with gunshot wounds at Luther Burbank identified as Cle Elum couple

Police still investigating motive.

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Citizen concern grows over incoming small cells, tower

Most of the public comment speaks out against Ellis Pond location.

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Flyers linked to neo-Nazi group pinned outside Kirkland, Kenmore churches

Police were advised of the flyers.

One male, female dead after car shooting at Luther Burbank Park

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One male, female dead after car shooting at Luther Burbank Park

Parking area will remain closed as investigation continues Saturday.

Locker room thefts on the rise, Eastside police take action

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Locker room thefts on the rise, Eastside police take action

Mercer Island gym not immune to thefts.

A photo taken from the meeting in Issaquah. Photo courtesy/Tracy Castro-Gill

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Opposition and supporters of Drag Queen Story Hour make showing in Issaquah

A lack of police at a recent county library board meeting led some to feel intimidated.

From Olympia to Bellingham: Tiny home villages offer a path toward permanent housing

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From Olympia to Bellingham: Tiny home villages offer a path toward permanent housing

Beginning talks happening on Eastside village partnership.

After 35 years Mercer Island PD bids farewell to Cpl. Pritchard

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After 35 years Mercer Island PD bids farewell to Cpl. Pritchard

He is one of city’s longest-serving employees.

The co-responder way: mental health professionals and officers team up

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The co-responder way: mental health professionals and officers team up

Local departments are making the push for permanent funding.

Measles confirmed at two Eastside Schools

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Measles confirmed at two Eastside Schools

Parents urged to monitor children for signs.

Ashley Hiruko/illustration

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Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal system dilemma

Susan Chen’s story begins as a criminal matter.