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Scheid to run against Grausz for Mercer Island Council seat
Filing period for political office over; just two contested races out of three City Council positions and two…
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Mercer Island brothers rank fourth at state math competition
Two Mercer Island students, R. Grady Short and Thomas Short, placed fourth at a state math competition among…
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Mercer Island resident and businessman Harley H. Hoppe dies
Former King County assessor and champion of property owners and taxpayers, Harley H. Hoppe died in his sleep…
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Governor signs tough new boating law
People who drink and drive while boating will face tougher laws under a new law signed by Gov.…
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Washington unemployment estimated at 7 percent in April
Washington state’s unemployment rate is continuing its recent decline, hitting an estimated 7 percent in April — the…
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Sales of Metro ticketbooks to end June 30
King County Metro Transit will end sales of paper ticketbooks after June 30.
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Governor signs Sen. Litzow’s school plan law
A proposal by state Sen. Steve Litzow, R-Mercer Island, to transform the state’s most persistently failing schools has…
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The effect of the Seattle Montlake Bridge closures this weekend could ripple across area
Beat the Bridge race and maintenance issues will close a key choke point between the University District and…
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Hey kids, Wild Waves is open
The Wild Waves Theme Park is open. Families are invited to bask in the sun and enjoy all…
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‘Aging on the Rock’ is a forum for seniors | This Week
On Thursday, May 16, a special ‘Aging on the Rock’ forum will be held for Mercer Island seniors…
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Mercer Island student finalist in Young Artist Awards | Community news
A Mercer Island student and flutist has been named a finalist in the 2013 Young Artist Awards, hosted…
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Help local children in need by donating diapers | Community news
Over 10,000 children under age 3 are living in poverty in King County. Many families must choose between…
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Police to take on ‘texters’ and ‘talkers’ through June 2
Area law-enforcement agencies will add to their "Click It or Ticket" campaign by targeting drivers who are texting…