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Community news briefs | Expect extra DUI patrols

Residents gather at dog park; students recognized for community service.

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Police Blotter | $11,000 check stolen from car

Islanders report fraud, car prowls and malicious mischief.

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Transportation news | Work on I-90 tolling EIS delayed

Sound Transit approves a $1.2 billion budget, which includes funding for University Link, Northgate Link, East Link and…

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City news briefs | Community solar project to shift from schools to City Hall

City offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays; mayor signs on to…

Markus Kaarma

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Islander grad convicted of murder

Markus Kaarma, who grew up on the Island but now lives in Missoula, Mont., said he was protecting…

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Police Blotter | Two women caught stealing liquor from QFC

Jacket stolen from coat rack at I Love Pho; car prowled along 84th Avenue S.E.

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City news briefs | Metro to survey Island riders

Also, MIFD concludes investigations on recent East Mercer Way fires.

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Business briefs | Changes in Town Center

New gym and sandwich shop to open in January as Tatters clothing shop closes.

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Sons of Norway Lodge joins Toys ‘n Joys program | Community briefs

Island Giving Tree helps local families in need; Sleeping bags for homeless; SJCC Annual Fund Drive on now.

Sen. Steve Litzow

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Litzow selected to continue as Senate education leader

Litzow continues as chairman of the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee, which he began leading in…

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Power briefly lost at three Mercer Island schools

The Mercer Island School District experienced power outages at Islander Middle School, Lakeridge Elementary and Island Park Elementary…

Older homes like this one in the 3700 block of 77th Avenue S.E. are being demolished to make way for new construction.

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Demolition permits are up

Activity rebounded in 2013 after the recession, and is expected to continue.

Roy Cao

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MIHS senior nominated to attend future technology leaders event at Harvard

Senior Roy Cao nominated to attend the 2015 Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders at Harvard University…