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Municipal League Foundation looking for Civic Award nominations

The Municipal League Foundation is looking for nominations for the 2013 Civic Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and…

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Blood needed – Mercer Island Covenant Church to hold drive Dec. 17

Holidays slow blood donations - more needed to help make up the difference - and save lives.

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Steve Bunin takes job with Comcast SportsNet

After nine years with ESPN, broadcast journalist and former Islander Steve Bunin has accepted a new position with…

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Five cars prowled north of Proctor Landing | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Five cars were prowled a block north of Proctor Landing overnight.

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King County’s Green Holidays offers fresh ideas to help consumers reduce waste

'Tis the season for consumption—parties, gifts, shopping, decorations, food and more food—leading to a lot more waste. King…

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Two weekends of closures on SR 99 near stadiums

For the next two weekends State Route 99 near the Seattle stadiums will be closed.

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Mercer Island resident part of committee searching for new county council member

The vacancy left on the King County Council for District No. 1 by Attorney General-elect Bob Ferguson is…

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Mercer Island IMS student starts online hat business

Thirteen-year-old Islander Marcus Schiller, along with his parents, has launched Hattachables.com, an online store where he sells his…

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Would you be in favor of a per-mile charge for drivers rather than a gas tax? | Online poll

The state of Washington is spending $3.5 million to study the possibility of charging drivers by the mile,…

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Rotary Islanders of the month for December

Seniors Mason Azose and Christina Williamson, of Mercer Island High School, have been named as the Rotary Islanders…

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Public invited to comment on state transportation priorities

A new online survey launched this week invites Washington citizens to share their ideas about the state’s transportation…

Three topiary deer

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Topiary deer installed in Lid Park

Just in time for Christmas, three topiary deer cultivated in Oregon have taken up residence in downtown Mercer…

Children and adults alike watch as the City of Mercer Island's Holiday Tree is lit at Mercerdale Park Friday evening.

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Mercer Island welcomes holiday season | Photos

Children and adults alike welcomed the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 7 during the City's annual Holiday Tree…