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Mercer Island home prices up 12 percent from 2010
Mercer Island real estate continues to buck the trend, according to the latest statistics from the Northwest Multiple…
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New Swedish chief is Islander
Dr. Lily Jung Henson of Mercer Island has worked for the Swedish medical system for 21 years, starting…
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650 Island students now housed in portables
The 21st Century Facilities Planning Committee gave the Mercer Island School District Board of Directors plenty too think…
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Islander student takes on leukemia with grace
When Cristina Scalzo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, her first reaction was concern about how to keep…
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Beverage businessman does right by customers and workers
Three was the charm for Pat Weinstein, owner and CEO of Weinstein Beverage Company. Nominated twice before, this…
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New businesses sprouting all around on Mercer Island
Entrepreneurs are emerging on Mercer Island, as three new businesses open or are about to open.
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School Board ‘candidates’ changed their mind
After previously announcing their candidacies for School Board, both Aleta Finnila and Jennifer McLellan of Mercer Island have…
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Mercer Island home prices drop in May
Residential and condominium inventory on Mercer Island were down by 27.72 percent in May compared to one year…
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Mercer Island sends off 345 graduates
Mercer Island High School’s class of 2011 made the transition from childhood to adulthood on Thursday night at…
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Ray Ramsey was weatherman, star
Jody Lien said her dad, Ray Ramsey, a 47-year resident of Mercer Island, “was a pretty big deal,”…
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School district to fare better than most with funding cuts
Superintendent of the Mercer Island School District, Gary Plano, said there will not be any teachers laid off…
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Mercer Island UW student helps others apply for college
University of Washington junior Mihir Parikh will graduate next year with a degree in cellular and developmental biology.…
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Ready to launch: A trio from the Class of 2011
This is the second in a series of profiles of graduating seniors at Mercer Island High School. Last…