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    Articles by Isabel Funk
    Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island in fall. File photo
    Sustainable Mercer Island surveys local candidates on environmental...
    By Isabel Funk • August 19, 2021 1:57 pm

    Sustainable Mercer Island recently conducted a survey on community sustainability with the Mercer Island candidates for City Council and School…

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    Kristen Hemke is the Mercer Island Fire Department’s first full-time, fully-paid female firefighter. Courtesy photo
    Meet Mercer Island’s first full-time female firefighter
    By Isabel Funk • August 13, 2021 11:00 am

    Kristen Hemke started her job Aug. 9.

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    Surveillance footage appears to show Tyler Slaeker and other people entering the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, according to U.S District Court documents. Courtesy photo
    Federal Way man arrested in connection with U.S....
    By Isabel Funk • August 5, 2021 2:00 pm

    A Federal Way man was arrested Aug. 4 for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

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An Island Park Elementary teacher and her students hit the books on Feb. 8, 2021, in the Mercer Island School District.
    Mercer Island families prepare for return to in-person...
    By Isabel Funk • August 4, 2021 5:00 am

    About 93.3% of Mercer Island residents ages 12-19 have completed the vaccination series.

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    Critical race theory became a political buzzword last fall after Gig Harbor resident Christopher Rufo (right) joined commentator Tucker Carlson on Fox News. (Screenshot from YouTube broadcast)
    Educational merit of critical race theory sparks heated...
    By Isabel Funk • August 2, 2021 1:09 pm

    In Washington, schools have seen parents protest and threaten to remove their children from schools.

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    Museum of Flight’s blood donation event includes perks for donors
    Museum of Flight’s blood donation event includes perks...
    By Isabel Funk • August 2, 2021 12:00 pm

    Receive 50% off future admission and 20% off gift shop purchases.

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The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and surrounding businesses in downtown Mercer Island.
    Islanders react to mask-free life as things return...
    By Isabel Funk • July 21, 2021 1:30 am

    Business owners on Mercer Island are also excited to see customers return in greater numbers.

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    In his five-minute podcast, “Punching Out Parkinson’s: How People Use Boxing to Cope with Parkinson’s Disease,” Gabe Gottesman explores how his grandmother and others with Parkinson’s can combat the symptoms by staying active, and in this case, by boxing. Screenshot
    Islander creates winning podcast with a mission
    By Isabel Funk • July 20, 2021 5:00 am

    Gabe Gottesman explores how his grandmother can fight Parkinson’s symptoms by staying active.

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    Former Mercer Island resident Alison Kimble's debut novel "Strange Gods," a young adult fantasy, comes out July 20. Photo by Courtney Martin
    Mercer Island HS grad publishes debut novel ‘Strange...
    By Isabel Funk • July 14, 2021 1:30 am

    Story follows a group of teen delinquents across worlds filled with gods and monsters.

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    From left to right: Craig Wright, Mark Wright and Chris Wright, all co-founders of Wright Brothers Farms. Screenshot courtesy of Wright Brothers Farms
    ‘We view ourselves as temporary stewards of the...
    By Isabel Funk • July 6, 2021 1:00 pm

    Mercer Island brothers run family’s organic vegetable farm.

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    How to find fireworks this year in the...
    By Isabel Funk • June 24, 2021 12:30 pm

    Global shipment issues affect supply and sales of fireworks.

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    • MIHS actors discuss performing in ‘And a Child Shall Lead’
    • ‘We are blessed in living in a really supportive community’
    • Islander wrestlers notch league dual team championship
    • Rotary makes impact on housing, food security and education
    • MIPD conducting emphasis patrols following home burglaries

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