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City identifies alternative funding opportunities in Island Crest Park
At its Feb. 21 meeting, the Mercer Island City Council heard about options for enhanced funding opportunities to…
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Historic homes hit the Mercer Island market
A large waterfront property in Mercer Island formerly owned by Margaret Engstrom Quarles, who lived on the Island…
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I-90 debate escalates in region, state as Sound Transit board votes to countersue Mercer Island
News of Mercer Island’s legal action regarding access to Interstate 90 has reached local media outlets, the Sound…
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Mercer Island Jewish Community Center evacuated after telephone bomb threat
The Stroum Jewish Community Center in Mercer Island was evacuated at 4:45 p.m. Monday after a bomb threat…
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Eye on MI | Dog days of winter
Islander Michele Vignieri and her rescue dog, Ziggy, take a rainy walk through Mercer Island Town Center on…
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Mercer Islanders debate ‘neighborhood character’ versus property rights
As the city of Mercer Island’s Development Services Group and Planning Commission continue their work on the residential…
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Mercer Island City Council identifies I-90, residential code and financial sustainability as top priorities
At its Jan. 4 planning session, the Mercer Island City Council discussed its goals for this year, concluding…
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Meet Mercer Island’s new city manager, Julie Underwood
As the city of Mercer Island sets its goals for 2017, it does so under the direction of…
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New direction for Mercer Island Chamber | Exec. Director Terry Moreman to retire
Terry Moreman, the executive director of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, is retiring after almost 26 years…
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Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce selects Laurie Givan as new director
Island native Laurie Givan, who said she is passionate about branding, innovation and community, was recently announced as…
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Islanders celebrate community at MIYFS Foundation Breakfast
About 600 Islanders attended the annual Mercer Island Youth and Services (MIYFS) Foundation Breakfast Wednesday morning to celebrate…
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‘Playful pup’ sculpture returns to Mercer Island park
After being stolen in the fall, the “Playful Pup” bronze sculpture was re-installed near the Lid Park on…
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Yellow Wood Academy celebrates School Choice Week
National School Choice Week was held Jan. 22-28 in Washington and across the country, and students and staff…