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Mercer Island’s newest peace pole unveiled at Covenant Shores

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Mercer Island’s newest peace pole unveiled at Covenant Shores

The pole is placed near the campus sign, which is the first mile marker of the Rotary Half…

Budget cuts force Mercer Island Community and Event Center to reduce hours

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Budget cuts force Mercer Island Community and Event Center to reduce hours

The city council will discuss more reductions at its planning session next month.

Aljoya wins Mercer Island business of the year award

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Aljoya wins Mercer Island business of the year award

Au Courant, Caruccio’s, FASPS, King Insurance and S.R. Schill & Associates were also nominated.

Mercer Island reevaluates policies for city boards, commissions

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Mercer Island reevaluates policies for city boards, commissions

City recommits to non-partisan appointment process.

New year, new art at Mercer Island galleries

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New year, new art at Mercer Island galleries

The Mercer Gallery at the Community and Event Center will also feature new exhibits in 2019.

Mercer Island to develop fiscal sustainability plan

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Mercer Island to develop fiscal sustainability plan

The plan will help the city address its projected multi-million dollar budget deficits.

Early World Montessori students walked in the Summer Celebration parade in July 2018. The theme of this year’s event was “Island Vibes.” Katie Metzger/staff photo

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Budget challenges dominated 2018 on Mercer Island

But arts, new ideas and community also provided a reason to celebrate.

Rates to go up as city of Mercer Island switches garbage contractors

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Rates to go up as city of Mercer Island switches garbage contractors

City selects new trash, recycling and compostables hauler for 2019.

“Keep it good and make it better,” Anderl says

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“Keep it good and make it better,” Anderl says

Longtime attorney Lisa Anderl appointed to council vacancy.

Inside the lobby at the Google office in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Runner1928

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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases

Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.

City of Mercer Island celebrates new safe route to school

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City of Mercer Island celebrates new safe route to school

New sidewalks and bicycle lanes were constructed on Southeast 40th, near Northwood Elementary.

Lisa Anderl appointed to fill Mercer Island City Council vacancy

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Lisa Anderl appointed to fill Mercer Island City Council vacancy

Anderl, one of the 12 applicants for the position, will be sworn in by the end of the…

First key to the city goes to Clibborn

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First key to the city goes to Clibborn

Mercer Island celebrated the retirement of longtime legislator, transportation leader Judy Clibborn.