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    Articles by Evan Pappas
    More than 200 attend community-organized July 4 picnic at Mercerdale Park
    More than 200 attend community-organized July 4 picnic...
    By Evan Pappas • July 11, 2019 11:30 am

    Mercer Island residents organized their own summer picnic on the Fourth of July at Mercerdale Park.

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    Hospital workers support HB 1155 to implement uninterrupted rest breaks and provide limitations on the use of additional on-call work. Courtesy Photo
    Legislature passes break and overtime protections for health...
    By Evan Pappas • May 9, 2019 6:30 am

    Washington State House and Senate have passed HB 1155 providing hospital workplace improvements.

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    Mercer Island resident Steven Schickler jogs down a crosswalk between SE 40th ST and Island Crest Way Thursday Morning. Drew Stuart/staff photo.
    Mercer Island completes two bike and pedestrian safety...
    By Evan Pappas • January 7, 2019 1:30 am

    Mercer Island recently completed two important bicycle and pedestrian safety projects.

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    Community members were able to place votes on what type of zoning a homeless shelter should be located in. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo                                The city held a public meeting in April to collect feedback on zoning for the LUCA development. Community members were able to place votes on what type of zoning a homeless shelter should be located in. Evan Pappas/Staff Photo
    Bellevue council approves code amendment for homeless shelters
    By Evan Pappas • August 2, 2018 1:30 pm

    After months of discussion, the council approved the land use code amendment for homeless shelters.

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    Issaquah Chamber of Commerce hosts primary election candidate forum
    Issaquah Chamber of Commerce hosts primary election candidate...
    By Evan Pappas • July 19, 2018 1:30 pm

    The Issaquah Chamber of Commerce held their own primary election candidate forum on July 12

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    Eastside groups discuss homelessness and affordable housing at community events
    Eastside groups discuss homelessness and affordable housing at...
    By Evan Pappas • May 29, 2018 10:05 am

    Five area service providers recently hosted a joint event to educate community members about the impacts of homelessness.

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    Cougar kills mountain biker, injures another near North Bend
    Cougar kills mountain biker, injures another near North...
    By Evan Pappas • May 21, 2018 1:30 am

    It was the first fatal cougar attack in Washington State in 94 years.

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    Sammamish’s Baker House to be demolished after reversal of landmark designation
    Sammamish’s Baker House to be demolished after reversal...
    By Evan Pappas • May 10, 2018 10:00 am

    Hearing examiner reverses the house’s designation as a historic landmark.

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    Mercer Island Schools Foundation fundraiser brings in more than $500,000
    Mercer Island Schools Foundation fundraiser brings in more...
    By Evan Pappas • May 7, 2018 8:30 am

    With the help of parents, community representatives, school district staff and alumni, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation raised $500,105 at…

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    Railway Museum acquires 117-year old Parlor Car from Whidbey Island
    Railway Museum acquires 117-year old Parlor Car from...
    By Evan Pappas • May 7, 2018 8:30 am

    The car was built in 1901, was one of two train cars built to a specific design specification and is the only survivor of the two.

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