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Should legislators be working on a bill that would make abortion coverage mandatory for insurers? | Online poll

The Washington Legislature is currently considering a bill that would require health insurance companies which offer maternity care…

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Parking vote could be March 5

The Mercer Island City Council will continue to receive input from citizens on a proposed ordinance to restrict…

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Burglars strike Mercer Island in series of break-ins, thefts

There wasn't much love shown for Island homeowners over Valentine's week, as several homes were burglarized and one…

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MIHS teacher wins DAR history award

Mercer Island High School teacher Karen Sherwood received the outstanding teacher of United States history award from the…

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Police find unresponsive teen, drugs during welfare check | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Police entered a residence through an unlocked sliding door at 11:15 p.m., Feb. 7, in the 9300 block…

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“Bee” lover qualifies for nationals

Mercer Island High School freshman, Kela Harrington loves “bee” competitions. In 2010, she represented King and Snohomish Counties…

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All-district choir concert Thursday at Mercer Island High School

The fourth annual all-district choir concert will be held Thursday in the Mercer Island High School auditorium starting…

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Republican caucuses meet March 3 at IMS

King County Republican Party caucuses will meet on Saturday, March 3. All Island precincts will meet at Islander…

The 2011 Officers of the Year for the Mercer Island Police Department were named last week. They are from left

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Top Mercer Island police officers honored

At Friday's Mercer Island Police employee recognition ceremony, the following were honored as voted on by their peers.

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Congressman Adam Smith to host town hall on Mercer Island Feb. 21

Mercer Island's new congressman, Adam Smith, will be holding a Town Hall meeting at the Mercer Island Community…

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Mercer Island resident dies in motorcycle accident early Monday

A celebration of life service for Timothy Wettack will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25,…

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Mercer Island City Council to discuss ‘no parking’ ordinance on Mercer Ways

The Mercer Island City Council to hold a public hearing on additional "no parking" sections along the Mercer…

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Decline in Island property values blunts tax increases

The King County Assessor’s office has mailed the 2011 property assessments and levy rates to county residents. Most…