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    Articles by Ashley Hiruko
    Photo courtesy of City of Mercer Island                                A cougar was captured by security footage on Aug. 5.
    WDFW: Mercer Island cougar sighting ‘not unheard of’
    By Ashley Hiruko • August 15, 2019 1:30 am

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

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    Islanders encouraged to participate in National Night Out
    Islanders encouraged to participate in National Night Out
    By Ashley Hiruko • August 3, 2019 1:30 am

    No funding for city celebration, responder visits this year

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    Pair found with gunshot wounds at Luther Burbank identified as Cle Elum couple
    Pair found with gunshot wounds at Luther Burbank...
    By Ashley Hiruko • July 29, 2019 4:50 pm

    Police still investigating motive.

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    Image by Google Maps
    Citizen concern grows over incoming small cells, tower
    By Ashley Hiruko • July 27, 2019 1:30 am

    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
    Flyers linked to neo-Nazi group pinned outside Kirkland,...
    By Ashley Hiruko • July 16, 2019 1:30 am

    Police were advised of the flyers.

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    One male, female dead after car shooting at Luther Burbank Park
    One male, female dead after car shooting at...
    By Ashley Hiruko • July 13, 2019 3:34 pm

    Parking area will remain closed as investigation continues Saturday.

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    Locker room thefts on the rise, Eastside police take action
    Locker room thefts on the rise, Eastside police...
    By Ashley Hiruko • July 4, 2019 1:30 am

    Mercer Island gym not immune to thefts.

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    A photo taken from the meeting in Issaquah. Photo courtesy/Tracy Castro-Gill
    Opposition and supporters of Drag Queen Story Hour...
    By Ashley Hiruko • June 29, 2019 3:20 pm

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

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    From Olympia to Bellingham: Tiny home villages offer a path toward permanent housing
    From Olympia to Bellingham: Tiny home villages offer...
    By Ashley Hiruko • June 29, 2019 1:30 am

    Beginning talks happening on Eastside village partnership.

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    After 35 years Mercer Island PD bids farewell to Cpl. Pritchard
    After 35 years Mercer Island PD bids farewell...
    By Ashley Hiruko • June 27, 2019 1:30 am

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

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    The co-responder way: mental health professionals and officers team up
    The co-responder way: mental health professionals and officers...
    By Ashley Hiruko • May 30, 2019 1:30 am

    Local departments are making the push for permanent funding.

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    Measles confirmed at two Eastside Schools
    Measles confirmed at two Eastside Schools
    By Ashley Hiruko • May 20, 2019 8:50 am

    Parents urged to monitor children for signs.

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    Ashley Hiruko/illustration
    Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal...
    By Ashley Hiruko • May 17, 2019 5:30 pm

    Susan Chen’s story begins as a criminal matter.

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