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Rotary Run 2010: Mercer Island comes out to fight cancer
Almost every year, it rains. Yet the collective energy, smiles and cheering of over 4,800 people keeps the…
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Two Rotary Run Good Samaritans identified
Emergency medical attention was required when a male runner collapsed of a heart attack within feet of the…
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2010 Mercer Island Rotary Run sees record numbers
The 2010 Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon had record numbers participate Sunday morning. Over 4,500 people were entered…
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Insecure truck load causes Chevron tank explosion
A gas explosion and blazing fire at the Sunset Highway Chevron station had a KOMO news helicopter circling…
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Construction continues along I-90 corridor
Nightly construction work continues along the I-90 corridor, with the eastbound lanes restricted from the I-90 floating bridge…
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New standardized test replaces WASL
Island students, along with youth across the state, took the new High School Proficiency (HSPE) test for the…
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Tent City bill sent to Gov. Gregoire
The Washington state House of Representatives and Senate have passed House Bill 1956, which provides cities with guidelines…
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City briefs
Fees and users up in 2009 for Mary Wayte Pool Parks and Recreation superintendent Diane Mortenson presented the…
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Island pay phones: relics of a time past
There was a time when everyone used pay phones. Late for a meeting? Drop in a quarter. Need…
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New standardized test replaces WASL
Island students, along with youth across the state, will take the new High School Proficiency (HSPE) test for…
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SAT or ACT: take a test to find out which is best
High school is confusing enough. Having to decide whether to take the ACT or SAT is just one…
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City begins bidding process for ICW construction bids
The City Council gave staff members the green light to begin advertising for bids in the Island Crest…
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Firefighters compete in grueling Columbia tower climb
The Mercer Island Fire Department participated in the grueling Firefighter Stair Climb at Seattle’s Columbia Center, the tallest…