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Locals learn tips for a new age of crime

The National Cyber Security Alliance emphasizes prevention as cyber crime is on the rise.

Detective Bobby Jira (left) and Cpl. David Canter (Right) pose with Nate Palmer and Juno (Center) after a successful rescue. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island Police and Emergency Management Facebook page

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Island Marine Patrol save man, his dog in Lake Washington

Two officers successfully rescued a Seattle man and his dog from Lake Washington.

(From left) Mercer Island firefighters Lt. Ray Austin, Dan Jackson, Alec Munro and Lt. Steve McCoy pose for a picture in their pastel pink breast cancer awareness shirts. Photo courtesy of Ray Austin

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Local firefighters raise funds, awareness for breast cancer

Mercer Island firefighters will run a breast cancer awareness and research fundraising campaign.

Suspect arrested after string of burglaries on the Island

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Suspect arrested after string of burglaries on the Island

Police arrested the suspect for the alleged burglaries and found an extensive criminal history.

Reporter file photo of the 2016 Seafair. Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald

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MIPD’s marine patrol sees second Seafair with zero deaths

The Seafair safety emphasis began in 2002 and has decreased the number of BUIs, deaths and injuries.

Former Mercer Island City Council candidate Joy Langley posted a photo of her various credentials — including her Cornell degree — on her website during her campaign after a group of residents questioned her education credentials. Photo courtesy of ElectJoy.com

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Bellevue police investigate former Mercer Island Council candidate’s claimed Cornell degree

Langley would not comment on the investigation.

Workers install girders as part of a previous project in 2012 along westbound SR 520. Reporter File Photo

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Worker dies after fall along SR 520

The accident occurred at a construction site near the 148th Avenue Northeast interchange.

Photos courtesy of Two Men and a Truck

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Local movers’ campaign benefits domestic violence survivors on Mother’s Day

The Eastside’s Two Men and a Truck franchise celebrates mothers with the Movers for Moms campaign.

The Ensign Youth Chorus sing with the Ensign Symphony & Choir which performs in Benaroya Hall. The choir will also sing at the prayer for peace event. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Local churches join together in prayer for peace

The Mercer Island Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints organized the event for May 3.