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    Articles by Carrie Rodriguez
    Mercer Island Reporter joins forces with Eastside papers to serve you better
    Mercer Island Reporter joins forces with Eastside papers...
    By Carrie Rodriguez • March 19, 2018 5:30 pm

    You may have noticed a new style in this week’s Reporter. A sleek black masthead and even a few new…

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    Hundreds attended the King County Career Fair last July at the Embassy Suites in Bellevue, which featured exhibitors from top employers throughout the area. File photo
    King County Career Fair set for March 5...
    By Carrie Rodriguez • February 23, 2018 11:20 am

    The free event will feature dozens of top employers from region.

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    The third annual Historic Shell Holiday Shop opens on Nov. 24 at the Historic Shell Station in Issaquah. Courtesy photo
    The Gas Station That Turned Into a Holiday...
    By Carrie Rodriguez • November 24, 2017 8:20 am

    A holiday pop-up shop filled with heart and handmade gifts.

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    At Bellevue Botanical Garden, a half-million lights delight
    At Bellevue Botanical Garden, a half-million lights delight
    By Carrie Rodriguez • November 23, 2017 9:30 am

    The well-lit habitat attracts all kinds of creatures.

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    Starting Nov. 25, Garden d’Lights is open 4:30–9 p.m. nightly at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue. Courtesy photo
    Garden delights with over half million dazzling lights...
    By Carrie Rodriguez • November 23, 2017 8:00 am

    The well-lit habitat attracts all kinds of creatures.

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    To my sea sisters — and all families of veterans | Editor’s Note
    To my sea sisters — and all families...
    By Carrie Rodriguez • November 10, 2017 4:30 am

    As my Navy recruiter waited in his car with the engine running at the top of our driveway, I stood…

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    Mercer Island School Board seat on ballot remains contested, despite candidate drop out
    Mercer Island School Board seat on ballot remains...
    By Carrie Rodriguez • October 17, 2017 11:00 am

    There may be two names for the Mercer Island School Board Director Position 4 on the general election ballot, but…

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