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Do you think the ruling overturning the 2/3 tax rule is a good or bad thing? | Online poll

Last week the Washington state Supreme Court overturned the voter-approved rule that required a two-thirds majority to raise…

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Aim Higher | Cartoon of the Week

Each week view the cartoon of the week by the Reporter's cartoonist Jeff Johnson.

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2013 tax bills mailed, assessor says ‘recovery in the works’

Property tax bills, sent out to residents on Feb. 13, are mixed in King County for 2013.

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Mercer Island High School mock trial teams win top spots at district competition

The Mercer Island High School mock trial varsity and JV teams recently participated in the South King County…

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Court says no to two-thirds majority vote on taxes

State Supreme Court rules that state must change constitution in order to require a two-thirds majority vote on…

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Seattle Jewish Film Festival turns 18

The Seattle Jewish Film Festival (SJFF) celebrates its 18th “chai-life” milestone on March 2-10 at various locations around…

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Mercer Island resident honored as top financial advisor

Mercer Island resident Erin Scannell, financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Bellevue, has been named to the Barron’s…

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State business leaders respond to proposed transportation package

The Association of Washington Business, Washington state’s largest private employer association, was one of several stakeholder groups invited…

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Barge removes crashed limousine from shore Monday morning

On Monday morning, Feb. 25, a barge with a crane removes a crashed limousine from city property in…

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Liquor thieves caught after midnight | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Police stopped a vehicle for an equipment violation on Saturday, Feb. 16, in the 2700 block of 77th…

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New scholarship for students interested in engineering, arts and environment

A new scholarship offers high school students interested in engineering, the environment or art the chance to earn…

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State’s ban of chemical BPA in plastics is deemed a success

Washington state’s 2010 ban on the use of the chemical BPA in baby bottles, children’s cups and sports…

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Mercer Island’s Roodman celebrates 30 years at helm of Valley Medical Center

Islander Rich Roodman, the CEO of Valley Medical Center, will celebrate 30 years as the organization’s chief executive…