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    Articles by Celina Kareiva
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    Colorful mural planned for Luther Burbank Park
    By Celina Kareiva • June 10, 2014 3:40 pm

    When artist Natalie Oswald first saw Luther Burbank Park she was struck by the scenery. Oswald, who was commissioned to paint a mural above the tennis courts on the North-end of the park, couldn’t help but notice the stunning backdrop aligned with her style, what she describes as “a lot of nature and birds and sky and water.”

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    City challenges state on Island marijuana lottery winner
    City challenges state on Island marijuana lottery winner
    By Celina Kareiva • June 10, 2014 3:34 pm

    On Thursday, June 5, the City of Mercer Island sent notice to the Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) informing it that Tom’s Stuff, the single lottery winner awarded a bid for a recreational marijuana storefront on the Island, didn’t comply with state law.

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    Island address awarded bid for marijuana sales
    Island address awarded bid for marijuana sales
    By Celina Kareiva • June 4, 2014 2:08 pm

    While City zoning does not allow pot sales, five applicants submitted plans for approval.

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    New State Farm agent settled in at S.E. 29th St. office | Business briefs
    New State Farm agent settled in at S.E....
    By Celina Kareiva • June 4, 2014 2:04 pm

    New agent takes over for longtime owner Pauline Reed; Kusak Cut Glass Works to celebrate 100th anniversary.

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    This solar panel in the South-end shopping center is 9.6 kW
    Solar devices making headway
    By Celina Kareiva • June 3, 2014 4:29 pm

    South-end Rite Aid solar panel may be largest installation on Island

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    Library remodel set to go this fall
    By Celina Kareiva • June 3, 2014 3:00 pm

    At a King County Library System (KCLS) Board of Trustees meeting last Wednesday, May 28 interim director Julie Brand said it will move ahead with remodel construction plans after allowing for four months of public input.

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    Natalie Angelillo
    Cleaning closets for schools
    By Celina Kareiva • May 27, 2014 3:13 pm

    Natalie Angelillo was cleaning out her daughter’s room, when she came across an old dollhouse. She knew the once cherished toy would only collect dust in her basement, but didn’t know how to go about selling it.

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    Big ideas for a Town Center of the future
    Big ideas for a Town Center of the...
    By Celina Kareiva • May 27, 2014 3:11 pm

    City invites business owners, residents to share visions for downtown

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    Farmer’s Market readies for 2014 season
    Farmer’s Market readies for 2014 season
    By Celina Kareiva • May 22, 2014 8:00 am

    MI Farmer’s Market begins on June 8 in the Town Center.

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    Mindfulness exercises gain momentum in Island schools
    Mindfulness exercises gain momentum in Island schools
    By Celina Kareiva • May 20, 2014 2:45 pm

    Lessons on ‘open attention on the present’ showing up at West Mercer, Island Park and Crest.

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    Library users still unhappy with plans
    Library users still unhappy with plans
    By Celina Kareiva • May 13, 2014 2:04 pm

    Neighbors worry KCLS is unresponsive to suggestions

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    The new Mercer West luxury apartments opened in February and are already more than 50 percent leased.  General contractor Synergy Construction designed the fountain and sign seen in front of the building.
    Newest apartment building fills up
    By Celina Kareiva • May 8, 2014 8:27 pm

    Dollar Development working to lease retail space on street.

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    Town Center theater idea gains momentum
    Town Center theater idea gains momentum
    By Celina Kareiva • May 8, 2014 8:20 pm

    Chair says Center for the Arts is aiming for public-private partnership.

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