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More than 200 attend community-organized July 4 picnic at Mercerdale Park
Mercer Island residents organized their own summer picnic on the Fourth of July at Mercerdale Park.
Evan Pappas
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Legislature passes break and overtime protections for health care workers
Washington State House and Senate have passed HB 1155 providing hospital workplace improvements.
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Mercer Island completes two bike and pedestrian safety projects
Mercer Island recently completed two important bicycle and pedestrian safety projects.
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Bellevue council approves code amendment for homeless shelters
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
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
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
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
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
With the help of parents, community representatives, school district staff and alumni, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation raised…
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Railway Museum acquires 117-year old Parlor Car from Whidbey Island
The car was built in 1901, was one of two train cars built to a specific design specification…