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Suspects sighted in two burglaries | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Suspects were seen in two burglaries, two days apart.

Mercer Island firefighter Curt Groscost accepts a donation from a driver during the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign

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Firefighters raise $8,000 during Fill the Boot

In six hours, firefighters in the Mercer Island town center raised $8,000 during the Fill the Boot campaign…

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Mercer Island summer camps for kids

A Music Nature Camp for kids called Island Beat will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church between July…

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27 Mercer Island nonprofits on IRS revoked 501c3 status list

Twenty-six Mercer Island nonprofit (501C3) organizations have had their tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS. A list published…

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School day schedule to change this fall

According to a story on the Mercer Island School District Web site, nearly 1,000 parents participated in a…

Claire Albright is the Jr. Miss Washington-World of 2011.

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Mercer Island couple’s granddaughter is Jr. Miss Washington-World

The granddaughter of Mercer Island couple Dr. and Mrs. Farrell Albright will compete for the title of Jr.…

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Mercer Islanders graduate from UW

A total of 63 Islanders graduated from the University of Washington with undergraduate degrees. Commencement ceremonies were held…

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Who should decide if Rep. Anthony Weiner should resign after admitting to sending illicit messages online? | Online poll

Over the last several weeks the story about Rep. Anthony Weiner (NY) sending illicit Twitter and text messages…

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Class of 2011 sets off across the U.S. and beyond

Of the 345 students who graduated from Mercer Island High School last Thursday, all but a few are…

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Lindell lawsuit with city may be resolved soon

Attorneys for parties in the Lindell vs. the City of Mercer Island have an agreement.

Jacob Bobman

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Mercer Island graduate is President’s Medalist at University of Washington

The University of Washington has announced its President's Medalists for the Class of 2011. The President's Medal is…

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Teen asleep at the wheel drives onto rock wall | Mercer Island Police Blotter

An 18-year-old driver fell asleep at the wheel in the 2200 block of 60th Avenue S.E. and drove…

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Organize your neighborhood for ‘National Night Out’

On Tuesday, August 2, the City of Mercer Island will be hosting the city’s fourth annual “National Night…