Crews work in the Gallagher Hill open space as part of the ongoing work to curb erosion into Lake Washington.

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Gallagher Hill erosion control project underway

The City is working on a new storm water project in the Gallagher Hill open space, which will…

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New jazz club and restaurant to open in Cellar 46 suite

A jazz club and full service restaurant are being planned for the suite formerly occupied by Cellar 46…

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Timebanking workshop is tonight, Aug. 28

The second of two summer “Timebanking” workshops will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug.…

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Plan for parking squeezes around high school in September

Upcoming Mercer Island High School events are likely to require parking beyond the capacity of school district parking…

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Members wanted for MI Schools Foundation Board

The Mercer Island Schools Foundation is looking for conscientious and dedicated volunteer board members to help lead and…

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Mercer Island School District board meeting Thursday, Aug. 29

The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold it's second regular meeting of August on Thursday,…

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WSDOT seeks volunteers to help count bikers, walkers

Nearly 60,000 bicyclists and pedestrians were counted by volunteers across Washington during a three-day survey in 2012. About…

The remotely operated deep water vehicle

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Mercer Island student learns about science under the sea

Elizabeth Vanderwall, a senior at Mercer Island High School, is one of 12 high school students selected to…

'Impossible Odds

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Mercer Island author pens New York Times bestseller, ‘Impossible Odds’

Anthony Flacco’s newly published book, “Impossible Odds,” has made the New York Times bestseller list. The book recounts…

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WSF: Expect heavy traffic for Labor Day weekend

Washington State Ferries is advising travelers to expect heavy traffic during ferry sailings this Labor Day weekend.

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Put the phone away, it’s the law

It has been more than three years since Washington’s cell phone law came into effect. If police see…

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Patrick Dempsey quits Tully’s Coffee

Patrick Dempsey, the TV actor who starred in the Seattle-based television show “Grey’s Anatomy,” and who agreed to…

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Four teens vandalize old Boys & Girls Club | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Four teenage boys broke into the former Boys & Girls Club building in the 2800 block of West…