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Retiring superintendent Gary Plano leaves lasting legacy in Mercer Island
Mercer Island schools have changed a lot in the 10-year tenure of Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. While addressing…
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Islanders earn accolades in all-girls coding challenge
Four Mercer Island High School juniors who created a tutoring marketplace app were named one of 100 semifinalists…
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Terry Moreman named Mercer Island’s 2016 Citizen of the Year
At its June 5 meeting, the Mercer Island City Council honored 38-year resident and former Chamber of Commerce…
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Mercer Island High School graduates 328, including 7 valedictorians
In its 60th commencement exercises on June 8 at KeyArena, Mercer Island High School ushered 328 graduating seniors…
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41st district legislators talk education, taxes, Trump with Mercer Island Chamber
State Sen. Lisa Wellman, Rep. Judy Clibborn and Rep. Tana Senn spoke at the June 1 Chamber of…
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Mercer Island, Sound Transit agree on tentative $10 million settlement
Following a six and a half hour executive session and back and forth discussion with Sound Transit on…
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I-90 center lanes closed as of June 4 for light rail construction
The Interstate 90 center lanes closed on June 4. Mercer Island commuters can expect major changes to:
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Mercer Island veteran takes Honor Flight for ‘one last mission’
A national nonprofit made a difference in the lives of local veterans by bringing them to Washington D.C.…
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Mercer Island Farmers Market opens June 4 for 10th season, with new manager
The Mercer Island Farmers Market returns June 4 for its 10th season of celebrating sustainability, community and local…
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Islander’s Eagle project will recognize service members
For his Eagle Scout project, Mercer Island High School junior Henry LeMaster is working with local veterans to…
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Cyclists pedal across Mercer Island for Bike to Work Day
Sunny weather returned and many commuters switched from four wheels to two for “Bike to Work Day” on…
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13 Islanders sign up for local races
Thirteen Islanders filed to run for positions on the City Council and School Board, according to the King…
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MIPA awards Exceptional Educator of the Year
Students, parents and colleagues surprised preschool teacher Kathy Morey on a sunny April 9 afternoon with cake, balloons…