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Mercer Island firefighters dig South end trench during rescue practice

During specialized training over the duration of two weeks, Mercer Island firefighters updated their skills for trench rescue…

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I-90 tolling: City makes progress with full EIS and lawmaker support

The City of Mercer Island says it has made significant progress on the Interstate 90 tolling issues by…

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City of Mercer Island urges residents to water wisely

From May through September, water use in this area almost doubles, mostly for lawns and gardens.

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Do you think it’s a good or bad thing that there will be no initiatives this election? | Online poll

For the first time since the late 1980s, there will be no initiatives on the general election ballot…

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$439 in alcohol stolen after QFC liquor cabinet pried open | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Approximately $439 worth of alcohol was shoplifted from the north QFC by an unidentified male around 11:03 p.m.…

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State Patrol says texting while driving causes collisions

The Washington State Patrol is beginning to suspect that many of the collisions which cause traffic backups and…

Wyatt Nitzschke and his pug

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It was magic | Mercer Island Summer Celebration! 2013

Mercer Islanders gathered last weekend to celebrate the 2013 Summer Celebration! festival, with the theme "It's Magic."

True Value hardware's future location next to Walgreens will open in August at 7707 S.E. 27th Street

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New True Value location to open in August

In less than three weeks, True Value will be moving to its new location in the MI Shopping…

Life

Mercer Island actresses to perform in ‘Rent the Musical’

Islanders Rebecca Marowitz and Sydney Thieme are featured in the CORE Theatrics summer production of “Rent the Musical.”

Kids take flight on one of the carnival rides during the 2012 Summer Celebration! festival on Mercer Island. This year’s theme is “It’s Magic

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It’s time for Summer Celebration!

Annual festival this weekend offers something magical for everyone.

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Better economy, more jobs means more riders on the bus

King County Metro is experiencing its second highest ridership year and is closing in on a new record…

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Mercer Island Schools Foundation, PTA’s ‘Bridge the Gap’ campaign raises $1 million

During the June 27 Mercer Island School District board meeting, the Mercer Island Schools Foundation and the PTA…

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Enter the photo competition at the Washington State Fair

Amazing photography from every corner of the globe will be on display at the Washington State Fair, and…