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King County urges caution on lakes, rivers over the long Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summertime outdoor recreation season, and King County officials are…

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Mercer Island’s French American School earns honor

The French American School of Puget Sound recently submitted and was chosen for a special honor in an…

Drawings by Mercer Island students are exhibited in the windows of The Mercer building.

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Mercer Island students celebrate art, science and world cultures

A national rocketry challenge, state math competition and world cultures fair are among some Mercer Island students’ recent…

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Higher toll rates on SR-520 go into effect Monday, July 1

The Washington State Transportation Commission approved a toll increase in May for the State Route 520 bridge, beginning…

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Mercer Island School District board meeting Thursday, May 23

The Mercer Island School District Board of Directors will hold a second regular meeting of the month on…

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Mercer Islanders donate blood during drive at high school

The blood drive held last month at Mercer Island High School yielded 47 units of blood, making 146…

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Mercer Island School District appoints new elementary associate principal

The Mercer Island School District has announced it has filled the new elementary associate principal position. The position…

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Heavy traffic expected for Memorial Day weekend, travelers urged to plan ahead

Anyone heading out of town for Memorial Day weekend is encouraged to plan ahead, according to the Washington…

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How to help people affected by Oklahoma tornados

A massive tornado swept through Moore, Okla. on Monday, May 20, after a deadly weekend of storms throughout…

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Mercer Island students earn state radio awards

Mercer Island High School students earned six awards at the 6th annual Washington State High School Radio Awards,…

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Five from Mercer Island earn Eagle Scout honors

Five Mercer Island students recently were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a ceremony on April 20.

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Kemper Development announces $1.2 billion expansion in Bellevue

Construction is set to begin next year on a $1.2 billion expansion of The Bellevue Collection in downtown…

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Sponsors needed for upcoming revised Mercer Island History book

The Mercer Island Historical Society is completing a new version of its history book, “Mercer Island History, from…