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Mercer Island Girl Scouts to hold event to support school in India

Girl Scout Troop 43609 is sponsoring a fundraiser through Karate West to help a school for girls in…

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Budget negotiations to continue this week to find money for schools

Closed-door negotiations will take place between House and Senate leaders to reconcile the two chambers’ budget proposals, which…

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Semi-truck dumps sticky mess on I-5

An accident involving a disabled minivan and a semi-truck carrying a large quantity of resin glue left most…

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State superintendent likes House schools budget

Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn praised the state House of Representatives budget for schools in…

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Mercer Island students at WWU take part in engineering competition | School news

Students from Western Washington University, including two from Mercer Island, recently took part in the Society of Manufacturing…

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Mercer Island fifth-grader wins again at state science fair

Ellie Nomicos attended the Washington State Science Fair again this year and won first place in her category…

Richard Erwin is running for Pos. 6 on the Mercer Island City Council.

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Candidates step up for city, county and schools

Political newcomer Rich Erwin to join race for City Council position No. 6.

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Legislature receives revised transportation investment package

$8.4 billion Connecting Washington Transportation amendments ready for final vote.

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King County Elections offers free candidate workshops

King County Elections is hosting two free two-hour workshops for candidates intending to file for office.

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The Lumineers, Willie Nelson and Steely Dan among Marymoor Park Concert Series performers

AEG Live announced the artists and dates for this summer's Marymoor Park Concert Series on Monday, April 15.

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Water main breaks at Shorewood Thursday, April 11

A break in a water main at Mercer Island’s Shorewood Heights Apartments last Thursday evening affected many apartments…

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Input wanted on city’s Six Year Transportation Program update

Whether you bike, drive or walk to get around, it is time to weigh in on the City…

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Are you disappointed the Blue Angels won’t be in Seattle for Seafair? | Online poll

The U.S. Navy announced last week that the Blue Angels will be cancelling the rest of its performances…