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    The Mountains to Sound Greenway was recently was designated as a National Heritage area. Photo courtesy of Mountains to Sound Greenway
    Local gem becomes national treasure
    By Katie Metzger • April 5, 2019 1:30 am

    The Mountains to Sound Greenway was recently designated as a National Heritage Area.

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    Mercer Island Half brings out runners, volunteers
    Mercer Island Half brings out runners, volunteers
    By Katie Metzger • April 3, 2019 1:30 am

    Thousands of racers and hundreds of volunteers came together to make the 47th annual event happen.

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    Caruccios are Mercer Island’s 2018 Citizens of the Year
    Caruccios are Mercer Island’s 2018 Citizens of the...
    By Katie Metzger • April 3, 2019 1:30 am

    ‘The breadth and depth of their support for the people and the culture on this Island is commendable.’

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    Mercer Island celebrates Women’s History Month
    Mercer Island celebrates Women’s History Month
    By Katie Metzger • March 30, 2019 6:30 am

    The city honored Island pioneers and current leaders with a proclamation.

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    Mercer Island aims to balance development with environment
    Mercer Island aims to balance development with environment
    By Katie Metzger • March 28, 2019 6:30 am

    Construction on sites with critical areas is becoming more common as real estate values increase.

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    Sound Transit unveils bus turnaround options for Mercer Island
    Sound Transit unveils bus turnaround options for Mercer...
    By Katie Metzger • March 22, 2019 5:30 am

    Islanders will have a chance to comment on their preferred alternative.

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    Photo courtesy of Roxanne Helleren                                 Left to right, Bob Howell, Al Smallman, Alexander Raffetto, Johnny Therrell, John Kneepkens and Bob Welsh are planning to build a bird sanctuary on the Covenant Shores campus as part of an Eagle Scout project.
    Mercer Island Boy Scout to build bird sanctuary
    By Katie Metzger • March 13, 2019 8:30 am

    The 15-year-old will complete the project with the help of older Eagle Scouts.

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    Global chef visits local retirement community on Mercer Island
    Global chef visits local retirement community on Mercer...
    By Katie Metzger • March 7, 2019 6:30 am

    Australian chef Steve Laybourn prepared kangaroo and alligator for the residents.

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    Women in law enforcement take the lead
    Women in law enforcement take the lead
    By Katie Metzger • March 6, 2019 1:30 am

    King County’s female police chiefs outline their career paths.

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    East Mercer neighbors’ concerns about wetlands, trees resurface
    East Mercer neighbors’ concerns about wetlands, trees resurface
    By Katie Metzger • March 6, 2019 1:30 am

    A permit was re-filed for a lot that contains a stream and an “eagle tree.”

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    Ellis Pond is one of Mercer Island’s critical areas. The city’s critical areas code and shoreline master program are due for a review. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island
    Mercer Island’s review of critical areas wraps up
    By Katie Metzger • March 4, 2019 1:30 am

    The city is also updating its shoreline master program.

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    Freezin’ for a reason | Polar Plunge supports Special Olympics Washington
    Freezin’ for a reason | Polar Plunge supports...
    By Katie Metzger • March 3, 2019 1:30 am

    The event raised more than $160,ooo, with major contributions coming from law enforcement agencies.

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    Cantwell, DelBene lead rally for national conservation, recreation program
    Cantwell, DelBene lead rally for national conservation, recreation...
    By Katie Metzger • February 26, 2019 4:00 pm

    The legislation has now been passed by the Senate and House, and is headed to the president’s desk.

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