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Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Committee fund to honor Jesse Jaramillo
Many Islanders remember and have learned from Jesse Jaramillo, a teacher at Island Park Elementary who died last…
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Studded tires must be removed by Sunday, March 31
Spring has (apparently) arrived. As temperatures rise across the region, the Washington State Department of Transportation reminds drivers…
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Are you concerned with an unmanned air traffic tower in Renton? | Online poll
Due to federal budget cuts, the Federal Aviation Administration is forced to make cuts to many air traffic…
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Minimum wage law exemption to help state’s unemployed youth fails
Washington has the sixth highest teen unemployment rate in the nation at around 28 percent. The national average…
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Con artists offer service, steal from woman | Mercer Island Police Blotter
$14,550 in jewelry and $90 in cash were stolen from a 90-year-old woman’s South end residence on Monday,…
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Island Books to host author of ‘March Into My Heart’ this weekend
Island Books is hosting Islander Patty Lazarus at a book signing on Sunday, March 24. "March Into My…
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Liquor board moves to define new exemption for private retailers
The Washington State Liquor Control board is considering new rules that could allow for small liquor retailers to…
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Roads report card shows King County needs to invest in roads, bridges
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issued its 2013 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure today, which reaffirms…
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State to hold free small business tax workshop
The Seattle office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and…
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MIHS summer school to begin June 18
Summer school for Mercer Island High School students is set to begin on June 18.
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Earth Science 101 to be offered at high school | School news
The high school science department will be offering UW in the High School’s Earth Science 101 course next…
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Mercer Island mock trial team benefit day at Menchies Thursday, March 21
The Mercer Island High School mock trial team is hosting a benefit day at Menchies on the north…
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State Transportation Commission proposes toll rate increase on SR-520 bridge
Rates to rise 2.5 percent on SR-520 tolls effective July 1.