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    Articles by Katie Metzger
    ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ fan tracks down star’s home on Mercer Island
    ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ fan tracks down star’s...
    By Katie Metzger • December 20, 2017 12:30 pm

    Donna Reed, who played Mary Hatch Bailey in Frank Capra’s 1946 film, lived on the Island in the 70s.

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    Meet the candidates for Mercer Island School Board Position 4
    Meet the candidates for Mercer Island School Board...
    By Katie Metzger • July 19, 2017 11:00 am

    Deborah Schneider Lurie, Diana Lein and Linhui Hao — the three candidates in the Aug. 1 primary election for Mercer…

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    Mercer Island City Council commends Sanderson’s service, appoints Nice
    Mercer Island City Council commends Sanderson’s service, appoints...
    By Katie Metzger • July 18, 2017 2:30 pm

    The Mercer Island City Council voted unanimously on July 17 to appoint Island native Salim Nice to fill the vacancy…

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    Local arts, culture, heritage groups would see funding increases under Prop 1
    Local arts, culture, heritage groups would see funding...
    By Katie Metzger • July 12, 2017 2:00 pm

    If voters approve a sales tax increase on Aug. 1, regional organizations like the Museum of Flight, the Seattle Art…

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    Islanders parade into Summer Celebration
    Islanders parade into Summer Celebration
    By Katie Metzger • July 11, 2017 2:00 pm

    Islanders of all ages participated in the Summer Celebration parade on July 8. A weekend filled with fun activities, including…

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    Mercer Island summer concert series to feature more original artists
    Mercer Island summer concert series to feature more...
    By Katie Metzger • July 5, 2017 12:00 pm

    One of the annual traditions on Mercer Island is the Mostly Music in the Park concert series, which brings Islanders…

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    East Link light rail construction underway on I-90 bridge
    East Link light rail construction underway on I-90...
    By Katie Metzger • July 3, 2017 1:30 am

    Sound Transit briefed media on June 28 on the East Link light rail construction that is now underway in the…

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    Mercer Island community groups sell fireworks for the Fourth
    Mercer Island community groups sell fireworks for the...
    By Katie Metzger • June 28, 2017 12:00 pm

    Mercer Island Fire Chief Steve Heitman said that the permit for Kiwanis, the Masonic Lodge and VFW to sell “safe…

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    Jeff Sanderson to leave Mercer Island City Council in July
    Jeff Sanderson to leave Mercer Island City Council...
    By Katie Metzger • June 27, 2017 3:30 pm

    Councilmember Jeff Sanderson, who was elected in 2015 to serve a two-year term, announced that he will be leaving the…

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    Mercer Island City Council dives into residential code review
    Mercer Island City Council dives into residential code...
    By Katie Metzger • June 20, 2017 3:35 pm

    Following three consecutive Monday meetings regarding the proposed changes to the code that governs residential development on Mercer Island, the…

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    Retiring superintendent Gary Plano leaves lasting legacy in Mercer Island
    Retiring superintendent Gary Plano leaves lasting legacy in...
    By Katie Metzger • June 20, 2017 3:15 pm

    Mercer Island schools have changed a lot in the 10-year tenure of Superintendent Dr. Gary Plano. While addressing issues in…

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    Islanders earn accolades in all-girls coding challenge
    Islanders earn accolades in all-girls coding challenge
    By Katie Metzger • June 14, 2017 11:00 am

    Four Mercer Island High School juniors who created a tutoring marketplace app were named one of 100 semifinalists in the…

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    Terry Moreman named Mercer Island’s 2016 Citizen of the Year
    Terry Moreman named Mercer Island’s 2016 Citizen of...
    By Katie Metzger • June 13, 2017 1:30 pm

    At its June 5 meeting, the Mercer Island City Council honored 38-year resident and former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director…

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