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SR-520 bridge, I-405 closures planned this weekend
This weekend the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the State Route 520 bridge and northbound lanes…
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Officials confirm case of measles on person traveling through Sea-Tac Airport last week
Local public health officials have learned of a confirmed case of measles in a contagious traveler who arrived…
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King County’s green schools program honors 39 schools for conservation efforts
Three Island schools, Lakeridge Elementary, West Mercer Elementary and the French American School of Puget Sound, are part…
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Lifeguards present at Luther Burbank Park, Groveland Beach
The beaches on Mercer Island have more lifeguards this summer.
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New state laws now in effect as of July 1
Starting on July 1, when the state’s new fiscal year started, a bevy of new laws went into…
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TEDx event at the Mercer Island library rescheduled to Aug. 27
The TEDx Talk which was scheduled for July 17 at the Mercer Island library has been scheduled. The…
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Novel ‘Intentional’ features Mercer Island
A new book written by Mercer Island author MK Harkins takes place in part on the Island.
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State Liquor Board approves proposed rules to implement recreational marijuana sales
The Washington State Liquor Control Board on Wednesday approved the proposed rules that, if ultimately enacted, will help…
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Metro Transit service changes for the Fourth of July
King County Metro Transit bus routes will operate with a Sunday schedule on the Fourth of July for…
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Independence Day closures on Mercer Island
In honor of the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4, various city and local offices will be…
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Washington state ranks No. 2 in wireless service taxes, fees
Wireless service tax and fee rates in the United States rank second highest in Washington state, according to…
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Mercer Island to celebrate sixth National Night Out Aug. 6
National Night Out, a crime prevention and preparedness event, will be held for the sixth consecutive year on…
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Mercer Island police rescue 12 ducklings out of storm drain
An early morning report of ducks down a storm drain at Lakeridge Elementary School led police to rescue…