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Mercer Island real estate listings remain static during summer
There are 148 single family and condominium listings on the market on the Island, seven more than June,…
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State attorney general visits Mercer Island
Although there was no mention of his gubernatorial campaign, Washington state’s attorney general, Rob McKenna, sounded like a…
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Friendship Circle opens Mercer Island location
For families with a special needs child, a place where they can take their child and have some…
Life
Chef embraces ‘slow food’ philosophy
When Brian Bligh graduated from Boston College with a degree in finance in 2003, something didn’t feel right.
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Mercer Island School District sets budget for 2011-2012
Dean Mack, the executive director of business services and human resources for the Mercer Island School District said…
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Gathering at Reichert’s office over concern of budget
Representatives from Fuse, Washington state's largest progressive organization, along with District 8 constituents, prepare to deliver individual messages…
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Mercer Island School District under threat of credit downgrade
Debt debate in Congress could affect local school districts
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Mercer Island couple celebrates milestone anniversary
Jack and Barrie Riday celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 23 at their summer home in Michigan.…
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Developer breaks ground at old Safeway site
A job trailer popped up on Tuesday morning, July 19, at the site of the old Safeway store…
Business
Mercer Island mom becomes entrepreneur with own children’s clothing line
Elysia Sloan said her now 8 1/2-year-old son inspired her to start a children’s clothing line called ZB’s.
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Hope for the future and love for cooking brings pair to Mercer Island
When Busara “A” Vijitkomol moved back to the United States four years ago, she did so for her…
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Mercer Island firefighters respond to house fire
The Mercer Island Fire Department responded to a fire in the 9300 block of S.E. 59th St. Thursday…
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Islander shares memories of family friend and neighbor, actor James Arness
If you don’t remember the television show “Gunsmoke,” with the colorful characters Matt Dillon, Chester, Miss Kitty and…