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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…

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Slate of Mercer Island candidates for Nov. 5 general election is set

Islander Kevin Scheid has joined the race for City Council, filing to run against incumbent Dan Grausz for…

During a world cultures fair at Lakeridge Elementary School

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Students celebrate diversity

Lakeridge Elementary’s first world cultures night on Wednesday, May 15, featured booths of various nations and a performance…

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Suspect in WMW racing incident is arrested and released | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Police stopped a vehicle identical to the one that fled a high-speed accident scene the previous week. The…

A semi-truck carrying gravel overturned in the 4700 block of East Mercer Way on May 14.

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Gravel truck overturns on East Mercer Way

Neighbors heard a loud boom, then the sound of spilling gravel.

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Do you find the MISD listening sessions helpful? | Online poll

The Mercer Island School District, starting this week, is holding several listening sessions for the community to discuss…

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Arrested burglary suspect wanted on $250,000 in warrants

Two suspects were arrested during a burglary attempt on Thursday, May 16, in the 4300 block of West…