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    Cast members rehearse for YTNs production of The Monkey King. From left: Julian Podzilni, Nora Jorgensen, Sam Lamperti, and Abby Gamache. Madison Miller / staff photo
    Youth Theatre Northwest to debut modern version of...
    By Madison Miller • July 26, 2019 1:30 am

    “The Monkey King: Journey Westbound” is based from the Chinese classic folk tale with a PNW modern twist.

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    From left, John Rivera-Dirks, Tam Dinh and Linhui Hao are all vying for an open school board seat in the Mercer Island School District.
    Three candidates aim to fill an open seat...
    By Madison Miller • July 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Tam Dinh, John Rivera-Dirks and Linhui Hao compete for Mercer Island School District Position 5.

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    MI VFW Post creates veteran memorial
    MI VFW Post creates veteran memorial
    By Madison Miller • July 9, 2019 1:30 am

    The memorial at Patriots Plaza will have a dedication ceremony in September.

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    Mark LeMaster and Stu Harris look at past class photos during the East Seattle Elementary School alumni event on June 8. Photo courtesy of Owen Blauman
    East Seattle Elementary School reunites alumni
    By Madison Miller • June 14, 2019 1:30 pm

    Over 150 East Seattle alumni gathered to honor their alma mater on June 9.

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    Courtesy photo                                 Daniel Hankes, a junior at Mercer Island High School, is leading a drive to collect eyeglasses to be processed and distributed by the Northwest Lions Club Eyeglasses Recycling Center for his Eagle Scout Service Project.
    MIHS Eagle Scout leads drive to collect eyeglasses...
    By Madison Miller • June 11, 2019 1:30 am

    Daniel Hankes is leading a drive to collect eyeglasses to be processed and distributed by the Northwest Lions Club Eyeglasses Recycling Center.

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    Madison Miller / staff photo                                Mercer Island High School seniors Grace Z. Zhang and Max Tanzer will graduate June 11. The MIHS graduation ceremony will be held June 11 at Kent Accesso ShoWare Center.
    MIHS seniors shine throughout high school
    By Madison Miller • June 5, 2019 1:30 am

    Seniors Grace Z. Zhang and Max Tanzer will be graduating June 11.

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    Mercer Island announces this year’s Mostly Music in the Park Concert Series
    Mercer Island announces this year’s Mostly Music in...
    By Madison Miller • May 28, 2019 1:30 am

    This will be the Island’s 33rd year celebrating Mostly Music in the Park.

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    Sunnybeam School will be replacing its large areas of gravel with engravable pavers, called “Legacy Bricks.” Madison Miller / staff photo
    Legacy Bricks to be installed on Sunnybeam School’s...
    By Madison Miller • May 16, 2019 1:30 am

    Sunnybeam School allows community to commemorate memories through playground renovation.

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    Erik and Pete nordstrom receive Pathfinder awards at the 15th annual Breakfast of Champions fundraiser. Madison Miller / staff photo
    MISF raise $475,000 at 15th annual Breakfast of...
    By Madison Miller • May 9, 2019 1:30 am

    Erik and Pete Nordstrom and Caroline Fraser receive Pathfinder awards.

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    Fine Arts Advisory Council President Marni Sheppard, MIHS freshmen Ksenia Hunter and Lilly Jester, and ceramics teacher Chantel Torrey thank the community for supporting the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Madison Miller / staff photo
    MIHS ceramics students host first annual Empty Bowls...
    By Madison Miller • May 8, 2019 6:30 am

    The volunteer community dinner raised over $2,000 for the Bread of Life Mission.

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    Madison Miller / staff photo                                 Chris Twombley and the Islander staff will be attending the National High School Journalism Convention in Anaheim.
    MIHS journalism students sweep up awards at WJEA...
    By Madison Miller • April 29, 2019 1:30 am

    ‘The Islander’ receives awards at WJEA, including adviser of the year.

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    Lakeridge Elementary School K-Kids club officers support schools devastated by wildfires in Paradise, CA. From left: Fritz Hokanson, Oscar Hokanson, Oren Goldberg, Sydney Hawthorne and Emerson Woods. Madison Miller / staff photo
    K-Kids club support California schools devastated by wildfires
    By Madison Miller • April 25, 2019 1:30 am

    Lakeridge Elementary K-Kids club hold “Lions’ Pride for Paradise Week” relief effort for Paradise schools.

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    Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley Education Association Facebook page                                Eastside educators were appalled over an amendment made to SB 5313. The effects could have reduced teacher compensation and limited bargaining abilities. The bill recently died.
    Late night Senate amendments shock local teachers
    By Madison Miller • April 20, 2019 3:30 pm

    An amendment to SB 5313 prompted teacher unions to voice concerns.

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