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City proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth on Mercer Island

Mercer Island Mayor Dave Rosenbaum signed a proclamation noting that June 19 will be recognized as Juneteenth on…

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Approximately 63 LGBTQ+ flags stolen from front yard | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 10-12.

Last year’s Summer Celebration fireworks show at Luther Burbank Park. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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MI Summer Celebration set for July 11

Music and Shakespeare also on tap this summer.

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Subject arrested for stealing cookies and ice cream | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 3-9.

Prime boating season is now underway. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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City offers boating safety tips with season underway

With prime boating season now underway, the city of Mercer Island reminds the public that all vessel operators…

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Suspect arrested for DUI at boat launch access road | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 19-June 2.

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

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Kyra’s Hope Foundation launches grant program to accelerate childhood cancer research

With its goal of accelerating cures for incurable childhood cancers and funding more research, Mercer Island’s Kyra’s Hope…

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Approximately $100 in cash stolen during vehicle prowl | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 19-24.

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Building graffitied, restoration cost totals $1,000 | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 11-18.

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Plethora of signs stolen from Island locations | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 3-10.

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Five candidates running for 41st Legislative District positions

As the May 4-8 filing week ended, five candidates are on the list to run for a pair…

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Washington State Board of Education recognizes MISD elementary schools

For the second straight year, the Washington State Board of Education honored the Mercer Island School District’s elementary…