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Phil Flash is a member of the Mercer Island Historical Society

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New historical placard at Roanoke Landing

Islander Phil Flash points to an old photograph of The Mercer ferry, one of four ferries that used…

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Pearman, Jahncke retain posts as mayor, deputy mayor

The City Council re-elected Mercer Island Mayor Jim Pearman to serve a second term on Jan. 4. Deputy…

Islander Stadium

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City Council OKs locking up Islander Stadium

By this spring, Islander Sta dium will be secured under lock and key. Now that the City Council…

The MIPD has purchased a similar model to this 2010 Toyota Highlander hybrid vehicle for its patrol officers.

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MIPD purchases first hybrid patrol car

The Mercer Island Police Department has purchased its first hybrid vehicle. As of this month, Island officers will…

The above postcard was sent out to Mercer Island and Bellevue residents last month

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Seized jewelry auctioned off at CCMV

Precious gems, rings, watches confiscated by IRS, police are sold here The Mercer Room at the Community Center…

An Islander runs the treadmill at the Mercer Island Community Center fitness room on Sunday

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Islanders resolve to shape up in ’10

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The ORCA card can be used for Metro buses

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All-in-one ORCA card is next step in regional transportation network

New ‘ORCA’ card to be used for bus, rail, ferry As of Jan. 1, the Metro paper transfer…

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Pearman, Jahncke retain posts as mayor, deputy mayor

The City Council re-elected Mercer Island Mayor Jim Pearman to serve a second term on Jan. 4. Deputy…

Kimberly Smith watches her two sons

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Islander grad mixes up Max’s Mud, play dough that is fun and organic

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Transit riders line up for the morning commute on a Route 550 bus to Seattle at the Mercer Island Park and Ride last summer.

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New ORCA card, price hikes for Metro transit

On New Year’s Day 2010, the Metro paper ticket will start to become obsolete. With the introduction of…

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Sewage spills into Lake Washington due to clogged line on Mercer Island’s south end

Once again, a serious “grit buildup” has clogged a South-end sewage line, causing a few thousand gallons of…

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Parents who host teen drinking parties targeted by new Mercer Island campaign

There’s a new drug-and-alcohol prevention message going around Mercer Island, and it’s for parents, not teens. The latest…

Islander Leslie Byrnes plays ball with her golden retriever Finnegan and cockapoo Murphy at the Lid Park on Sunday

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A sunny winter’s day