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West Mercer teacher Tom Tivnan helps students with the castle stairs as they build sets for “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”

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West Mercer presents ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’

West Mercer Elementary will present “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at 7 p.m. Feb. 4-5 in the West…

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School district hires new communications coordinator

On Jan. 29, the Mercer Island School District announced the hiring of Craig Degginger as new communications and…

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City planning to provide YFS counselor at Northwood | School news

School board extends superintendent’s contract to 2019; district recruiting bus drivers.

Presidential Scholar Lindsey Reitinger (left) poses with MIHS Principal Vicki Puckett (second from left) and scholars Grace Hunter

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Six Mercer Island students selected as Presidential Scholar candidates

The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the U.S. Department of Education have selected five current and…

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Mercer Island band students excel at Eastshore solo and ensemble contest

It was a banner day full of outstanding performances for Mercer Island band students at the Eastshore Music…

Gary Gulman

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Comedian Gary Gulman’s performance at SJCC canceled | Update

Comedian Gary Gulman's planned appearance at the Stroum Jewish Community Center has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances,…

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MIPD tracks down mail thieves

Two suspects who allegedly stole a car and mail were arrested with the help of Bellevue K9 units.

Mercer Island Fire Department patch.

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No injuries in structure fire on 88th Avenue

Home was safely evacuated after fire caused by electrical failure.

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Consulting firm endorses MICA operating plan

The plan projects an annual revenue of $543,000 and expenses of $866,000.

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United Way free tax sites open at 24 King County sites

United Way tax preparation is free for anyone making under $62,000 and will run through April 21.

Kicking the Can

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Cartoon of the Week | Kicking the Can

Frank Shiers Jr.'s editorial comic, week of Jan. 27, 2016.

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New doctor joins Mercer Island Pediatrics

Ten-year Island resident to work with five other board-certified pediatricians.

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Island business community to weigh in on Town Center changes

Next Chamber lunch on Feb. 4 will feature a panel of economic and design experts.