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Mercer Island School District wins state recycling award
The Mercer Island School District was recently named a youth education recycler of the year by the Washington…
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Mercer Island offers rebate for replacing toilets
The City of Mercer Island and the Saving Water Partnership are working together this summer to help Mercer…
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Inslee signs new law hitting “zapper” tax-cheat software
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that penalizes businesses involved in the distribution or use…
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Beware of ‘gypsy’ scammers who offer services
During the past six months, 'gypsy' scammers have been operating on Mercer Island. Usually a pair, they contact…
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Applications to University of Washington jump
Applications for undergraduate admission to the University of Washington were up significantly this year, while it held steady…
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Celebrate National Trails Day and Letterboxing on June 1 | Community news
Even if the weather doesn't feel like it yet, the season of being outdoors is upon Mercer Island…
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Governor signs bill to fight theft of metal
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to reduce scrap metal theft. The bill, HB 1552, was championed…
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Safe or not, Mercer Island City Council approves fireworks
Every year, city nonprofit organizations that hope to sell ‘safe and sane’ fireworks in the parking lot of…
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Mercer Island High School band director Parker Bixby honored by Phi Beta Kappa
Mercer Island School District music teacher and bands director, Parker Bixby, is a recipient of a Pathfinder award…
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Nominations open for the Flash Family Inspirational award
Mercer Island Youth & Family Services is seeking nominations from the Island community for the Flash Family Inspirational…
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Are you concerned about bridges in the area? | Online poll
Last Thursday, a bridge on Interstate 5 spanning the Skagit River between Mt. Vernon and Burlington collapsed into…
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Shop with Macklemore’s ‘Wanz’ at Mercer Island Thrift Shop event
Tickets for a private event with Macklemore's 'Wanz' at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop are still available. The…
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Mercer Island High School drama students nominated for 5th Avenue Theatre awards
Two Mercer Island High School students in the drama program have been nominated for 5th Avenue Theatre awards…