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Susan Kleiner

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Island nutritionist behind ‘solixir’ beverage

New healthy beverage is combination of science and taste

Brandon Parks

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A soldier journeys from Iraq to L.A.

From the dusty streets of Ramadi, Iraq, to the halls of the highly reputed Los Angeles Police Department,…

Brad Gillis and Ben Friedman sink their teeth into Homegrown sandwiches at their Fremont shop.

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Homegrown sandwiches; tasty and sustainable

Lines began forming outside of Homegrown’s door as soon as the new sustainable sandwich shop opened in Fremont.

Lauren Burman shows off one of her ceramic flower vases

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Little Shirleys are to honor, raise hope for others

Creativity comes naturally for Lauren Burman: from pottery to printmaking, jewelry-making and photography, she has a knack for…

Knitters at the Mercer Island Covenant Church share a laugh as they make warm clothing to send overseas to needy children in Russia. From left: Beverly Harris

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To Russia, handmade with love

Conversation among the knitters and crocheters who gather monthly at the Mercer Island Covenant Church drifts from what…

Sixth-graders Sofija Raisys

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Students make friends across backgrounds, schools, beliefs

Putting pen to paper the old-fashioned way, St. Monica School sixth-graders are writing letters across city and district…

Mercer Island resident and doctor Hal C. Quinn tends to a baby in his office.

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Mercer Island pediatrician wins award for professionalism and quality

Hal C. Quinn, M.D., of Mercer Island Pediatric Associates, has been given the Richard A. Molteni 2009 Medical…

Island resident Phyllis Schut

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Blendissimo’s oils and vinegars debut at NW Flower & Garden Show

Black currant or raspberry balsamic vinegar? Tequila lime or white truffle dipping oil? The choices abounded at the…

A.C. Sherpa sits with his mountain climbing gear in a dental exam room at Essence of Dentistry Clinic in Redmond on Friday.

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Climbing the Seven Summits | A.C. Sherpa sets his sights on humanitarian aid

Summiting the world’s highest mountains on each of the seven continents is more than just another goal for…

Top ROTC honors go to Mercer Island grad Christie Plackis

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Top ROTC honors go to Mercer Island grad Christie Plackis

For Cadet Lt. Col. Christie Plackis, Army ROTC boot camp was a time to prove herself. During four…

Abel Chadi Adje

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A mission for Africa

Togolese man is fellow at Seattle nonprofit institute

Chinese Arts & Music Association members pose with their instruments: from left

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The sound of the Orient

Islanders perform with Chinese Arts & Music Association

Rev. W. Hunt Priest is the newest addition to Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island. The new spiritual leader comes to the Island from Georgia.

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A Priest in name and ministry

Driving across the country from Atlanta, Ga., to become the new rector at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer…