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Kids Care coat drive at Islander Middle School through January

Mercer Island's Islander Middle School is participating with the City of Bellevue's Youth Link Kids Care Coat drive…

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Man poses as potential home buyer, steals phone | Mercer Island Police Blotter

A 27-year-old man pretending to be a potential buyer of a residence in the 6400 block of East…

Mercer Island and Bellevue fire departments respond to a fire in an apartment at Newell Court early Friday morning

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Firefighters rescue cats at apartment fire Friday morning | Update

The cause of the fire appears to be accidental, according to the MIFD, but the incident is still…

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Best books of 2012 picked by the King County Libraries

Each year members of the King County Libraries team choose the top books of 2012. This year the…

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National PTA helps Sandy Hook and so can Mercer Islanders

The National PTA and the Connecticut PTSA are working to help the community and Sandy Hook PTA, and…

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New King County Council budget keeps focus on services

On Nov. 14, the Metropolitan King County Council adopted a 2013 King County Budget. The adopted $7.6 billion…

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Mercer Island police to talk crime at Jan. 8 Rotary meeting

The next meeting is set for Jan. 8, 2013, and will feature a talk about crime and crime…

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Carbon monoxide detectors to be required in homes

A new requirement for carbon monoxide detectors in Washington homes takes effect on Jan. 1.

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Are you in favor of changing gun laws? | Online poll

After two deadly shootings in the last week, the nation has once again begun wrestling with heavy issues…

A savannah sparrow graces the cover of ‘Birding in Seattle and King County

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A book about our birds

Seattle resident and UW professor emeritus Eugene S. Hunn has updated his classic bird reference for Seattle and…

Copper pipe has been stolen from the Aviara construction site in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue S.E. two consecutive months

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Pipes stolen from Aviara construction site

More copper pipe has been stolen from the Aviara construction site in the 2400 block of 76th Avenue…

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PSE helps connect customers with contractors

Puget Sound Energy customers looking for a contractor for energy efficiency and home improvement projects can now find…

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Mercer Island residents can participate in Smart 911 service

Mercer Island residents are being encouraged to participate in a new public safety option called Smart 911.