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Correction on schedule of school board meetings

Meeting on Jan. 17 is closed to the public due to executive session

Campers at Camp Korey enjoy visits from therapy animals during their visit. The camp is currently looking for animals and handlers willing to come visit the children.

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Camp Korey looking for therapy animals

Camp Korey, located in Carnation, Wash., is looking for therapy animals to visit the camp.

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Has the increased traffic on I-90 affected your driving habits? | Online poll

Drivers getting to and from Mercer Island have probably noticed traffic on Interstate 90 has increased since the…

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Woman stops burglar | Mercer Island Police Blotter

A 43-year-old woman confronted a burglar who was attempting to break into her house at 2:27 p.m., Dec.…

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Supreme Court rules for schools

Court rules state is not meeting duty on funding schools

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Pre-trial hearing delayed for Mercer Island day care operator

Islander Laura Clarice Martin, accused of assault and battery and malicious mischief, appeared before Judge Wayne Stewart in…

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State minimum wage up 37 cents

As of Jan. 1, Washington’s minimum wage increased 37 cents to $9.04 an hour.

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Oregon State University honor roll | Schools brief

A Mercer Island student attending Oregon State University was recently named to the Scholastic Honor Roll after the…

Bruce Bassett was recently elected mayor of Mercer Island.

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Bruce Bassett is the new mayor of the City of Mercer Island

Bassett and new deputy mayor Dan Grausz elected to office on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Drives crossing Interstate 90 on Tuesday

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More traffic on I-90 as commuters return

Drivers on Interstate 90 saw the biggest impact on their commute Tuesday from tolling on the State Route…

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Where to buy a ‘Good To Go’ sticker on Mercer Island

Good To Go sticker passes are available for purchase on Mercer Island at both QFC stores. The sticker…

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2011: A year of crime and unfortunate events

It was a year of brazen thefts, unfortunate car crashes and just plain old malicious mischief. Island police…

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What do you think was the biggest story of 2011? | Online poll

There was no shortage of big news stories during 2011. At the local, national and international levels, it…