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Washington’s unemployment at 6.8 percent in May

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to an estimated 6.8 percent in May, the first time under 7…

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Office of Financial Management details what would be open, closed if state government shuts down

As members of the state legislature work through the second special session, the deadline to come up with…

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Eastside Town Hall on transportation tonight, June 19

Eastside leaders and planners will hold a discussion about the future of transportation networks in King County at…

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Man forges $550 check, discloses his identity | Mercer Island Police Blotter

A 27-year-old man tried to cash a stolen, forged a $550 check at the Farmer’s Insurance Credit Union…

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I-5 bridge is open over Skagit River

The temporary I-5 bridge replacement across the Skagit River opened to traffic on Wednesday morning, June 19.

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Washington’s economic forecast trends upward

The economic forecast for Washington state is a bit better than anticipated in previous reports.

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Camp for Champs returns to Mercer Island in July

The popular Camp for Champs is returning to the Mercer Island Community and Event Center this July.

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King County Metro to replace, update worn-out buses

King County Metro Transit announced on Monday, June 17, that it will be replacing its worn-out buses with…

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Mercer Island School District Board of Directors retreat planned for June 24-25

The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold their annual retreat on June 24-25 at the…

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King County offers property assessment appeals online

Residents of King County have a new tool when it comes to appealing their property assessments. King County…

The Mercer Island High School annual literary magazine

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Art borne by wings

MIHS annual literary magazine, ‘Pegasus,’ is a fusion of color, mood and emerging talent.

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Seahawks looking for 12 fans to fill advisory council

The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday, June 18 the formation of a "President's Fan Advisory Council" to assist team…

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Meet author Rick Browne of Barbecue America Thursday at the library

The Mercer Island Library will be hosting a special evening on Thursday, June 20 with author and TV…