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Nystrom joins Mercer Island Reporter

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Nystrom joins Mercer Island Reporter

Andy Nystrom has joined the Mercer Island Reporter staff, replacing Blake Peterson, who has taken his reporting and…

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Chamber wellness webinar moved

The event, which features Dr. Erica Clark and Dr. Ilan Green, has been rescheduled from Aug. 6 to…

Mercer Island in the fall. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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New (but temporary) outdoor seating permitting options available on Mercer Island

The city council recently approved an ordinance that allows restaurants to use vehicle stalls in private parking areas…

Photo courtesy city of Mercer Island                                Photo courtesy city of Mercer Island

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Luther Burbank docks design charrette happening this week

The docks, as they currently stand, will only be useful for about five more years, and city officials…

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Eat Local/Performance Kitchen Crafted celebrating one year on Mercer Island, having commemorative event

Aug. 9 is the special day.

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Woman won’t let electrician leave house | Mercer Island Police Blotter

Select reports July 10-24

Shot from a previous Art UnCorked event. Photo courtesy MI Art UnCorked Facebook page

Life

Art UnCorked, postponed to 2021, gets new official date

For now, the next Art UnCorked event is set for Sept. 10, 2021.

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Life

Upcoming wellness event to address teleworking-related health risks, mitigation techniques

The chamber-hosted webinar is set for Aug. 6.

Community webinar regarding 2020-‘21 school year set for July 30

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Community webinar regarding 2020-‘21 school year set for July 30

The event, to be held over Zoom, starts at 5:30 p.m.

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Life

SJCC announces ‘senior hours’ for sidewalk café

Starting Aug. 4, seniors will be served exclusively from 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.

MIPD purchasing automatic license plate readers

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MIPD purchasing automatic license plate readers

The city council recently approved funding for equipment; systems will be installed in three vehicles.

The council accepted the funding at its July 21 meeting. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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City accepts additional COVID-19 emergency funding

Money will benefit Youth and Family Services and the emergency operations center.

City’s Community Planning and Development director announces departure

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City’s Community Planning and Development director announces departure

Evan Maxim has worked on Mercer Island since 2016.