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Mercer Island city officials says they share residents’ frustrations with I-90 plans

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Mercer Island city officials says they share residents’ frustrations with I-90 plans

At a Nov. 9 community meeting to discuss the substantial changes to Interstate 90 when East Link light…

‘Senior Nomads’ see the world in Airbnbs

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‘Senior Nomads’ see the world in Airbnbs

For the past three-and-a-half years, Michael and Debbie Campbell have been sharing their unique approach to retirement with…

Mercer Island New Seasons is officially open | Photos

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Mercer Island New Seasons is officially open | Photos

New Seasons Market opened its doors to the Mercer Island community last week, promising to be a gathering…

Mercer Island New Seasons runs into controversy in new community

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Mercer Island New Seasons runs into controversy in new community

As New Seasons Market opened in Mercer Island on Nov. 10, groups protesting the store’s alleged anti-union policies…

Community investors to purchase, preserve Mercer Island’s historic Roanoke Inn

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Community investors to purchase, preserve Mercer Island’s historic Roanoke Inn

The Roanoke Inn, a community institution on Mercer Island for more than 102 years, will be preserved for…

Seven Red Tagines’ local pestos, sauces to be sold at Mercer Island New Seasons

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Seven Red Tagines’ local pestos, sauces to be sold at Mercer Island New Seasons

An Island family is taking the concept of shopping local to a new level, as Moroccan pestos and…

Democratic women sweep 41st district in early returns | Election 2016

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Democratic women sweep 41st district in early returns | Election 2016

Mercer Islanders and Democrats Lisa Wellman, Tana Senn and Judy Clibborn are winning their respective races for the…

Light rail discussions with Mercer Island public continue

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Light rail discussions with Mercer Island public continue

The city released a traffic impact study and preliminary list of freeway access options Monday.

Joel McHale entertains Island Books crowd

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Joel McHale entertains Island Books crowd

Comedian, television star and Mercer Island native Joel McHale returned to his Island hometown Saturday to promote his…

Mercer Island High School senior is AP-perfect

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Mercer Island High School senior is AP-perfect

Mercer Island High School teacher Kim Schjelderup said that 95 percent of her students receive a 5 on…

Mercer Island galleries to feature wearable art at First Thursday Art and Wine on Nov. 3

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Mercer Island galleries to feature wearable art at First Thursday Art and Wine on Nov. 3

Continuing the recent tradition of the First Thursday Art and Wine events on Mercer Island, galleries on Mercer…

Large homes are changing small community feel, Mercer Island residents say

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Large homes are changing small community feel, Mercer Island residents say

The city held an open house last week to better define the problems with residential development.