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Light rail work to close I-90 express lanes next week
The Interstate 90 express lanes across Mercer Island will be closed to late night and early morning drivers…
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Celebrate National Farmers Market week this Sunday on Mercer Island
This Sunday, Aug. 11 celebrate National Farmers Market Week during the weekly Mercer Island Farmers Market.
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National Weather Service issues red flag warning for Puget Sound area
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the greater Puget Sound area.
Business
Sound Publishing to end rack distribution of Little Nickel
Beginning in September, Sound Publishing, Inc., the parent company of the Mercer Island Reporter, will combine the strength…
Opinion
Home business freedom | Cartoon of the week
Each week, see the cartoon of the week by local artist Jeff Johnson.
News
Closures coming this weekend to SR 167 ramp to I-405, northbound I-405 through Bellevue
Replacing a corroded drainage pipe and several hundred cracked concrete panels in just more than 50 hours isn’t…
News
Constantine, parks levy earn wins in primary election
King County Executive and the King County Parks levy both recorded wins on Tuesday, Aug. 6 in the…
News
Mercer Island Thrift Shop remodel open houses set for Aug. 13, Aug. 28
The Mercer Island Thrift Shop will host two open houses in August about the expansion of the store.
News
Mercer Island installs new LED streetlights in Town Center
The City of Mercer Island is currently working to replace all of the streetlights in the Town Center…
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SR-520 tolling delay cost state $40 million
The state lost $40 million from tolling the SR-520 bridge because the all-electronic system was nine months behind…
News
State offers new incentive for layoff avoidance
Washington State’s Employment Security Department is offering employers a new special incentive to participate in a layoff-avoidance program.
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Mercer Island School District board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8
The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, in…
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Fare increases coming for Washington state ferries
Fares on Washington state ferries will increase this fall, after Washington State Transportation Commission adopted rate increases to…