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Islander creates ‘map to the stars’ for Lake Washington homes
Islander David Dykstra has published a truly unique book. The first of its kind, Dykstra recently completed “Lake…
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Gunman robs Town Center tanning salon
Glisten tanning salon, formerly Planet Beach, was robbed last Wednesday afternoon when an assailant held a gun to…
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Islanders cope with record heat wave
Nearly every retail store without air conditioning had at least one fan. Park fountains were splashing with children.…
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From school house to State House and beyond | Fred Jarrett began political career on MI
Every once and a while, Mercer Island produces a name that everyone remembers. State Sen. Fred Jarrett is…
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Islanders escape, deal with sweltering heat
Nearly every retail store without air conditioning had at least one fan. Park fountains were splashing with children.…
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New buildings dominate Town Center 77 Central Apartments opens its doors
A new luxury apartment complex has opened up in downtown Mercer Island, fleshing out the Town Center skyscape…
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Mercer Island Police keep a close eye on Seafair
This weekend, thousands of Seafair revelers will swarm the beaches of Lake Washington, while boaters ride the lake’s…
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Goodbye back-up
Cars headed toward the I-90 west onramp line up along Island Crest Way on Friday, July 17, the…
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City celebrates Conrad’s 30th anniversary
City staff and Councilmembers threw City Manager Rich Conrad a surprise on Monday, July 20, celebrating Conrad’s 30th…
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Pockets full of treasures | Caches of cash, antique treasures not-so-rare at Island thrift store
For volunteers working at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop, sifting through the donation bins is often like sifting…
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Trash rates could jump 15 percent, more services added
The city of Mercer Island is discussing a new 10-year contract with Allied Waste, which proposes a base…
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City will issue bond to cover sewer and field projects
The city of Mercer Island has proposed seeking a consolidated bond to cover a $9.25 million shortfall in…
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2008 ‘Dashboard Report’ reflects well on city
City Finance Director Chip Corder presented the 2008 Mercer Island Dashboard Report, a measurement of the city’s performance,…