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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…
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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…
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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…