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The truck involved in the collision that killed Islander Isabel Gallagher in northern Ontario sits in the ditch at right.

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Mercer Islander dies in car crash in Canada

Islander Isabel Gallagher was killed Tuesday afternoon, May 17, when the vehicle she was a passenger in collided…

Mercer Island High School English teacher Jan Sayers (14) tries to stay open for a pass during a game against retired members of the Harlem Globetrotters.

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MIHS teachers, community members battle Globetrotters on the court

A celebrity basketball game between members of the Island community and former Harlem Globetrotter alumni Paul “Showtime” Gaffney…

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Stopsky’s closed by minor fire over the weekend

The Mercer Island Fire Department responded to an electrical fire at Stopsky's Delicatessen on 78th Avenue S.E. on…

Brian Emanuels

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Emanuels is elected as newest MISD School Board director

In a special board meeting on Saturday, May 21, the Mercer Island School Board’s four remaining members unanimously…

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Marine Patrol divers recover body in East Channel

The Mercer Island Marine Patrol and Dive Team recovered the body of a man in Lake Washington under…

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First Hill residence burglarized | Mercer Island Police Blotter

A house was burglarized in the 2900 block of 72nd Avenue S.E. between 6:20 a.m. and 4 p.m.…

Catherine La Plant looks for a teammate during Chapman University’s second round Division II game against the University of Utah.

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Islander earns lacrosse honor

Mercer Island native Catherine La Plant was recently named the WCLA Division II rookie of the year.

Nalani Ogawa

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Islander helps Eastside soccer team to state cup

Mercer Island resident Nalani Ogawa recently played in the State Challenge Cup Championship game with the Eastside Soccer…

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Basketball pros to play Islanders

A celebrity basketball game between members of the Island community and former Harlem Globetrotter alumni Paul “Showtime” Gaffney…

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DECA students finish in top 20 in business competition in Florida

Mercer Island students were among the best in the world at the 65th Annual DECA International Career Development…

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State park fees up

As of July 1, a new vehicle access pass known as the Discover Pass will help keep state…

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Islander Middle School students fourth at math competition

Islander Middle School sent seven students to the Washington State Math Championship tournament in Blaine, Wash., on May…

The Friends of Hoop team recently won the Best in the West tournament in Yakima.

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Friends of Hoop girls win fifth grade title in Yakima

The Friends of Hoop girls basketball team recently traveled to Yakima, to compete in the Best in the…