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    Articles by Elizabeth Celms
    A record number of runners hit the road at the start of the 2010 Mercer Island Rotary Run half marathon race. There were 2
    Rotary Run 2010: Mercer Island comes out to...
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 23, 2010 2:53 pm

    Almost every year, it rains. Yet the collective energy, smiles and cheering of over 4,800 people keeps the rain from…

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    Two Rotary Run Good Samaritans identified
    Two Rotary Run Good Samaritans identified
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 22, 2010 2:37 pm

    Emergency medical attention was required when a male runner collapsed of a heart attack within feet of the Rotary Half-Marathon finish line on Sunday. According to Sam Sullivan, director of the Mercer Island Rotary Run, as of March 22, the man was still hospitalized in an induced coma but breathing on his own. Doctors are optimistic for a good recovery.

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    Runners start the Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon on Sunday morning.
    2010 Mercer Island Rotary Run sees record numbers
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 21, 2010 1:07 pm

    The 2010 Mercer Island Rotary Half Marathon had record numbers participate Sunday morning.
    Over 4,500 people were entered to compete in at least one of the many events scheduled throughout the morning, with 2,400 signed up for the half-marathon around the Island.

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    A new pump tank awaits installation at the Town Center Chevron station on March 19 after the original tank was charred in an explosion.
    Insecure truck load causes Chevron tank explosion
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 19, 2010 4:36 pm

    A gas explosion and blazing fire at the Sunset Highway Chevron station had a KOMO news helicopter circling the Town…

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    Construction continues along I-90 corridor
    Construction continues along I-90 corridor
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 18, 2010 5:03 pm

    Nightly construction work continues along the I-90 corridor, with the eastbound lanes restricted from the I-90 floating bridge through all…

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    New standardized test replaces WASL
    New standardized test replaces WASL
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 16, 2010 4:23 pm

    Island students, along with youth across the state, took the new High School Proficiency (HSPE) test for the first time…

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    Members of Tent City 4 set up camp at the United Methodist Church in August 2008.
    Tent City bill sent to Gov. Gregoire
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 16, 2010 4:08 pm

    The Washington state House of Representatives and Senate have passed House Bill 1956, which provides cities with guidelines on what…

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    City briefs
    City briefs
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 16, 2010 4:06 pm

    Fees and users up in 2009 for Mary Wayte Pool Parks and Recreation superintendent Diane Mortenson presented the City Council…

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    A pay phone in Tabit Square
    Island pay phones: relics of a time past
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 16, 2010 3:38 pm

    There was a time when everyone used pay phones. Late for a meeting? Drop in a quarter. Need to check…

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    New standardized test replaces WASL
    New standardized test replaces WASL
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 10, 2010 2:34 pm

    Island students, along with youth across the state, will take the new High School Proficiency (HSPE) test for the first…

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    SAT or ACT: take a test to find out which is best
    SAT or ACT: take a test to find...
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 9, 2010 3:37 pm

    High school is confusing enough. Having to decide whether to take the ACT or SAT is just one more stress….

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    City begins bidding process for ICW construction bids
    City begins bidding process for ICW construction bids
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 9, 2010 3:17 pm

    The City Council gave staff members the green light to begin advertising for bids in the Island Crest Way reconfiguration…

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    Firefighters compete in grueling Columbia tower climb
    Firefighters compete in grueling Columbia tower climb
    By Elizabeth Celms • March 8, 2010 6:46 pm

    The Mercer Island Fire Department participated in the grueling Firefighter Stair Climb at Seattle’s Columbia Center, the tallest building in…

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